Hayli Zuccola

Lake City

Editor at TAMPA Magazines

Freelance Writer and Photographer at Freelance

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Tampa Bay’s Top Chefs of 2025

3 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Tampa Bay’s culinary scene is constantly expanding — from new concepts to Michelin Guide additions, it has become a hub for foodies and fans of diverse culinary cultures. Of course, it’s the chefs in the kitchen who make it all possible, using ingredients like an artist’s palette to showcase colors and flavors that capture the taste buds and put their restaurants on the map. These are Tampa Bay’s top chefs of 2025. Sean BraselExecutive Chef, Co-Owner of Meat Market1606 W.
Home Design: Earthy Escape

3 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Builder: Moss BuildersArchitect: Beacon Home DesignInterior Designer: Emily Moss DesignsPhotographer: Penlight MediaFloors: Arttile DesignCabinetry: Sarasota CabinetryPool: Tom Sanger PoolsElectrician: Gulf Current ElectricAffectionately dubbed the Tierra Tulum Project, this newly completed four-bedroom home in Holmes Beach blends coastal ease with earthy, boho-modern flair.
Home Design: Beauty in the Basics

3 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Interior Designer: Emily Moss DesignsPhotographer: NativeHouse PhotographyWindows and doors don’t have to be merely functional—they can also elevate a home’s design. Emily Moss of the full-service interior design firm Emily Moss Designs notes that, beyond their practical purposes, windows and doors can serve three key roles in shaping a space. First, they can act as storytelling elements.
InterView: Chris Tomasso

4 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Rhode Island-born Chris Tomasso has called the Tampa Bay area—specifically Sarasota—home since he was nine. After college, his career took him to Orlando and Nashville before bringing him back in 2006 to join First Watch. Today, he leads the company as CEO and President, helping shape everything from the guest experience and restaurant design to the broader vision and story of the brand.
Perfect Pairings With Ponte's Beverage Director

4 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

This year’s MICHELIN Guide Florida Exceptional Cocktails Award winner and certified sommelier, Tyler Wolff, knows wine—down to the last detail. As Beverage Director at Ponte, Wolff manages a robust wine program with 320 labels and 30 wines available by the glass. And while he appreciates wine on its own, he firmly believes that the right pairings can take both the food and the drink to another level.
Where to Wine(D)own in Tampa Bay

4 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Whether you’re a fan of reds, a devotee of whites, or prefer the harmony of rosé, if you’re looking to enjoy a favorite or discover something new, we’ve rounded up some of the best places in Tampa Bay to enjoy a glass of wine. From intimate settings to yacht outings, these spots will help you “Wine(D)own.” Oak & Ola1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | (813) 773-1901Located in Armature Works, Oak & Ola offers European-American cuisine that shines even brighter alongside a glass of prestigious Maroon Wines.
Melissa Santell: Food Photographer + Founder of FoodxFeels

4 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

A New York native who moved to attend the University of Tampa and never left, Melissa Santell initially romanticized becoming a food critic while writing restaurant reviews for the school paper. After working as the Marketing Director for a luxury catering company in Manhattan, she witnessed the powerful blend of food and photography. This revelation led her to pursue food photography as a career, eventually founding FoodxFeels in Tampa.
A Taste of Prestige: Four of Pinellas’ Finest Land on the Michelin Guide’s Radar.

4 weeks ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Since the Michelin Guide began evaluating Florida’s dining scene in 2022, Tampa, along with Orlando and Miami, were the only cities included in the Sunshine State’s culinary spotlight. Unsurprisingly, Tampa racked up several nods, but with the Guide’s initial city limits tightly drawn, many deserving Tampa Bay establishments were left out of the conversation.
Home Design: Sandswept Sophistication

2 months ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

Builder: Bill Kunkle, Kunkle ContractingInterior Designers: Studio M – Meredith Hill, Lizzie Kawelland Michelle Jennings Wiebe, Principal Designer/OwnerPhotographer: Bos ImagesStudio M Interior Design transformed this striking three-story renovation on St. Pete Beach for a longtime client—one of more than 25 projects completed for them across multiple states.
Ya La’ford’s Global Canvas Isn’t Just Artwork-It’s A Movement.

2 months ago | tampamagazines.com | Hayli Zuccola

From bold patterns on an Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar to vibrant murals in St. Pete’s Warehouse Arts District, Ya La’ford’s art is both visually striking and instantly recognizable. Her signature style—vibrant colors, bold lines and geometric shapes—appears on surfaces worldwide, from public spaces to high-profile collaborations. Yet, beyond her unique aesthetic, La’ford’s work serves a deeper mission: to act as a bridge that connects cultures, histories and experiences.