If you haven’t been to Japanese restaurant Chanko, you’re missing out. Checking out the interior is worth a visit alone.
The converted Seminole Heights Airstream offers customizable bowls, rice dishes, meat skewers, and has a whole range of drinks you’d find in a Tokyo vending machine. My pick: The okonomiyaki with kimchi + katsu chicken.
Asked
Asked
What kind of businesses would you like to see at the new Britton Plaza?
If you need a refresher, we recently looked at the South Tampa shopping hub’s potential future.
A. Local shops B. A market C. Restaurants and fast-casual spots D. Bigger national brands
Circuit Training with Body Fit Tampa | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Armature Works | Free | Get your week started with a sweat sesh by the river at this high-energy class for all fitness levels — remember a mat, towel, and water bottle.
Tuesday, June 10
Cigar City: Bringing Industry to Tampa | 2-2:20 p.m. | Tampa Bay History Center | $12 | Move through a gallery echoing the feel of an authentic cigar factory, listening to the voice of ‘el lector,’ watch videos capturing Ybor City, and learn about mutual aid societies.
Wednesday, June 11
Trivia & Music Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa | Free | Put your music knowledge to the test in this friendly competition for gift cards, while you sip on some beers.
Thursday, June 12
“The Phoenician Scheme” | Thursday, June 12-Thursday, June 19 | Times vary | Tampa Theatre, Tampa | $10+ | Symmetry and pastel colors await at the historic downtown venue for showings of Wes Anderson’s latest flick.
Friday, June 13
Sunset Paddle Happy Hour | 6-7 p.m. | Urban Kai, Tampa | $35 | Take in unencumbered views of the Cigar City skyline as you paddle your way down the Hillsborough River — manatee sightings not guaranteed.
What’s your favorite beer? If it’s Heineken, you’re not alone. Data shows that it’s the most popular beer in Florida. (Visual Capitalist)
Biz
Four businesses headquartered in Tampa + St. Pete made this year’s Fortune 500 list. Jabil came in at No. 148 and Raymond James Financial made No. 294 on this ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue. Ka-ching.
Mansion Monday
Contemporary style on the Intracoastal Waterway. That’s what awaits at this new listing in Madeira Beach, featuring five beds, five baths, and 4,000+ sqft. Expansive glass walls maximize the location’s natural light, offering wide views of gently lapping waves. And obviously, there’s a pool.
Read
Pizza Hut’s Book It summer reading program now has an accompanying app. Parents can download the app to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards (like pizza) for their kiddos. Adults hoping to take part in some summer reading of their own can check out these books written by authors with ties to Tampa Bay.
Travel
Sorry, your Costco membership won’t get you past TSA. You’ll have to get your REAL ID like the rest of us. But pick us up a rotisserie chicken if you’re already making a Costco run. (WHAS11)
Sports
The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed the Florida rival Miami Marlins to the Cigar City this weekend. How did they fare? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local sports experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Let the surrealist art at The Dalí melt your mind. | Photo via @sabio28
Museums are the cultural hubs of TBAY. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Tampa or St. Pete, or simply plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 20 museums to visit in our area.
History
Tampa Bay History Center
The museum, spanning three stories, narrates the rich history of the Tampa Bay region, chronicling the journey of its inhabitants from ancient times to the modern era.
Arts
The Dalí Museum
This glass and concrete architectural marvel contains the largest collection of Salvador Dalí’s artwork outside of Spain.
Kids
Glazer Children’s Museum
Bring the kids along for a day in TBAY’s 53,000-sqft interactive learning laboratory. Bonus points: This museum is super accommodating + accessible.
Sports + Vehicles
Tampa Bay Automobile Museum
Take a look at the assortment of unique automobiles (both new-age and classic models). Pro tip: You can purchase most of the cars, just ask the staff for help.
The perfect athleisure tennis dress, available in summer colors like pink sorbet, iconic black, and heated red. Our favorite part: A built-in medium-support shelf bra and built-in shorts with a pocket.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
And just like that, the Buccaneers’ first game of the 2025 NFL season is only 90 days away. Have you snagged tickets yet?
I’ve got my eyes on the Week 4 clash vs. the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Unlike the Chiefs back in February, the Bucs will give them a real game.
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