11.19.2025

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Editor’s Pick

Snapinsta.app_400002659_18394925851006122_4344851038483043971_n_1080.jpg — You can’t beat sitting beside the Ulele Spring.

Sure, travel guides are great, but there’s nothing quite like a rec from a local. Which is why we strive to keep you up to date with the newest coffee joints, lunch gems, and highly-anticipated eateries in every newsletter.

But you, our lovely readers, inspire us too. We wanted to share some of our readers favorite restaurants across the Tampa Bay area:

Andrew A. recommends Pipo’s Restaurant, saying he “grew up going there as a kid and (is) excited to bring my own kiddo there someday.”
Geraldine B. adores Ulele — as does the entire LeFever family. The pompano and bourbon butter cake are divine.
Nora S.’ favorite restaurant is the Shrimp Boat Bar & Grill. She said, “they have an amazing happy hour with great drinks and reasonably priced appetizers. Their coconut shrimp is the best!”
Cora B. is a Roosterfish Grill fan. The menu is stacked with hits like Crabby Patty’s and PEI mussels.
Libby C. wrote “Motorworks Brewing on Harbour Island is our favorite so far! We just moved here last week!” We’ll need an update on your faves, Libby.
Jean G. is loyal to Caffe Paradiso. Editor Bailey needs to try the melanzane rollatini expeditiously.

Please consider supporting us with a donation to fund our coverage of TBAY’s ever-evolving dining scene — we won’t disappoint.

Asked

How much did Tampa households spend on eating out from 2022 to 2023?

A. $5,302
B. $4,782
C. $3,361
D. $2,115

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Events

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Thursday, Nov. 20

Friday, Nov. 21

Michael Blaustein: “The Taste Me Tour” | Times vary | Tampa Theatre | $50+

Saturday, Nov. 22

It's a big weekend, folks

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News Notes

Number

1,000. That’s how many families Feeding Tampa Bay aims to feed this Thanksgiving. The local food bank is working with Winn-Dixie to ensure folks get a traditional holiday meal. You can donate online to help feed more families. (Tampa Bay Times)

Quoted

“After 16 years, Cigar City Brewing is heading to the place that inspired it all!” That’s how owners announced the brewery behemoth’s move to Ybor City next spring. Where exactly? One outlet reports the brand is opening in Cigar City Cider & Mead. (Tampa Bay Times)

Announced

Odesza is headlining St. Pete’s new music festival, We Belong Here — proving yet again, TBAY is a live music powerhouse. Get tickets to see the duo, plus Elderbrook, Kaskade, Lane 8, and 20+ more bands rock the St. Pete Pier. (I Love the Burg)

Outdoors

Hello, this is local turtle enthusiast Bailey LeFever clocking in to share some good news. TBAY is in the midst of a record-high sea turtle nesting season. So far, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium reports 405 nests along the 21-mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches they monitor. (WUSF News)

Coming Soon

Meet Medina 405, the new social club setting up in the historic Snell Arcade. Soon, the downtown St. Pete spot’s 9,400-sqft basement will be stuffed to the gills with private dining spaces, lounges, a wine cellar, a cigar room, a library, a golf simulator, a theater, and even more. (St. Pete Catalyst)

Arts

Now’s your chance to mingle with fellow creatives in support of TBAY arts. Head to Creative Pinellas’ Arts Annual 8 tomorrow, Nov. 20, at Pinewood Cultural Park for an exhibition by BASK (which will be sold in pieces throughout the event), Tes One prints, and We’re Sweet Girls tunes.

Listen

Have the Lightning done a good job managing the injuries to their main squad thus far? Editor Bailey doesn’t have a clue, but these Tampa Bay Lightning experts do.

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Games

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.

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The Wrap

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