Sip on a brew or two in the sun-soaked Mad Dogs & Englishmen dining room. | Photo by Collins PR Group
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Tampa + St. Pete restaurants have opened over the past several months, from palate challengers to homey comforts.
To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on TBAY restaurants coming soon, too.
Newly open
V-Roll, Gulfport | Vietnamese | Reservations: No
It’s all rolls and bowls at the hippie town’s newest eatery. Customize your own spring rolls, rice and noodle dishes, or order off the menu — then take your haul right over to the beach.
Elliot Aster, St. Pete | Upscale eats | Reservations: Yes
A Michelin-starred chef just opened a new fine dining location at the Pink Lady. Elliott Aster — dedicated to the Florida wildflower + developer that named the Vinoy —offers steaks, an antipasti bar, and an outdoor seating area with those primo waterfront views.
RetroHouse, Tampa | Chinese, coffee | Reservations: No
Start the morning off with coffee and pastries, then move into the range of Chinese dishes like dim sum and bao once you’re ready for lunch. So far, folks are raving about the matcha with yuzu dip, calling it “top of the line.”
Real Estate Wine Tasting | 4-6 p.m. | Vintage Wine Cellars, Tampa | Price of purchase | Discuss all things real estate while decanting some wine into your stomach.
Rock and Brews Car, Truck, and Bike Night | 6-10 p.m. | Rock & Brews, Wesley Chapel | Free entry | Soup up your treasured classic or muscle car, mini truck, lifted truck, low rider, or bike and drive it over to show off to other car fanatics — dogs are welcome too.
The 9th Annual Countdown Improv Festival | Wednesday, Aug. 6-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 11 p.m. | Locations vary | $16+ | Need a reason to laugh? Us too. Don’t miss standout sets from 200 of the country’s best improv comedians, or work on your own comedy at workshops or jams.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Leading in Tune: How Music Principles Create High-Performing Teams | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 15th Street Farm, St. Petersburg | $72 | Enjoy a three-course farm-to-table dinner, meaningful conversation, and tips from Javier Peña on how universal principles from music can boost your team’s potential.
Rock the Park | 6:30-11 p.m. | Tampa Riverwalk | Free | Do as Addison Rae said and put your “Headphones On” for this silent disco featuring Harlow Gold, Black Valley Moon, and Geri X.
Friday, Aug. 8
James Suggs: “Tribute to Louis Armstrong” | 8 p.m. | Palladium Theater | $25+ | Slip into the Side Door Cabaret for as Suggs and other local musicians bring Satchmo’s timeless songs to life, from “What a Wonderful World” to “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
Saturday, Aug. 9
Fairgrounds Flea | 12-6 p.m. | Florida State Fair, Tampa | $12+ | You never really need a reason to shop, but this packed expanse of vintage apparel and one-of-a-kind handmade crafts is a pretty good one.
Bookstore Romance Day Pop-Up | 3-10 p.m. | Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar, Tampa | Free entry | Add a little romance to your life with a new smutty pick from Bookends: Literature & Libation, self-love and couples readings with a tarot reader, and personalized poetry.
Tennessee Titans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | Raymond James Stadium | $15+ | Show our Creamsicle-clad guys and Coach Bowles some support at the Bucs’ first preseason game.
Swann Supper Club | 9-11:59 p.m. | ro Hyde Park | Price of purchase | You might not actually be in Miami or New York, but you can pretend with a late-night dining experience set to a DJ set. Skyscrapers not included.
Sadly, we’re nearing the height of hurricane season. It’s time to make those storm plans for your boat or electric vehicle — if you haven’t already. Experts say the best thing to do is to move these vehicles to higher ground when a storm is approaching. (WUSF News)
Development
We’re standing on the edge of a new frontier. Sorry, we had to. Developers are planning to build a 22-story, 292-unit tower on the parking lot next to St. Pete’s old Frontier Communications building. The city still needs to approve the permits. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Announced
A large section of siding on the historic Jackson House just collapsed. The news comes just days after Tampa City Council approved a new agreement moving along the restoration of the old rooming house. We’ll keep you posted. (WTSP)
Coming Soon
Alerting all downtown Tampa dog owners — and dogs (if you’re reading this). The Tampa Museum of Art is closing the dog run at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park for the expansion. Soon, you’ll be able to bring Fido to two new dog parks between Curtis Hixon + Kiley Gardens. (WUSF News)
Real Estate
Nancy Meyers hasn’t filmed a rom com in TBAY — yet. But this home makes us think she should. Check out this 6,833-sqft Beach Park estate boasting a light-filled kitchen, fireplace, and a pool with a waterfall.
Number
$245,000+. That’s how much WUSF, Tampa Bay’s local NPR station, just received in new financial commitments. The donations will replace funding the affiliate recently lost from the federal government. In addition to local reporting, WUSF broadcasts “All Things Considered” + “Morning Edition.” (St. Pete Catalyst)
Show
I guess these alligator bites won’t heal. Doechii just announced her new “Live from the Swamp Tour” and uhh TBAY and the rest of the Sunshine State didn’t make the cut. Luckily, you can still catch shows further up on the East Coast in Atlanta, Charlotte, and DC. Sign up for the presale.
Sports
Do the Lightning need a big trade to improve weak spots on their blueline? Tampa Bay Lightning experts weigh in on Locked On’s daily podcast.
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