Kyla Fields

Tampa Bay

Managing Editor at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa earns no new Michelin stars, but maintains previous years’ awards at 2025 ceremony

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

For its fourth year in the Sunshine State, the prestigious Michelin guide hosted its Florida awards ceremony, this time at Orlando’s Four Seasons Resort. At roughly 7 p.m. on Wednesday night, after an hour of appetizers, handshakes and photo opportunities with tourism boards, the global dining guide started to dish out Michelin stars, Bib Gourmands, and special designations to an eagerly-awaiting crowd of chefs, restaurateurs and reporters.
Treasure Island's Thunderbird to be demolished, 'Brunched' returns,Nicko's is back in St. Pete, and more local food news

1 week ago | cltampa.com | Ray Roa |Sofia Vargas |Selene San Felice |Kyla Fields

Openings Retro House reopens in Ybor City with full coffee menu and brand new dining room A go-to spot for dim sum and Cantonese eats just reopened in Tampa with a brand new dining room and specialty coffee counterpart. Retro House, located at 934 E Henderson Ave. on the outskirts of Ybor City, is now open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday after a three-month pause due to renovations and building updates.
Slim Charmer, a new cocktail bar and tasting room from Wild Child team, now open in St. Pete

2 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

A brand new concept from a familiar hospitality team just made its long-awaited debut in St. Pete’s Grand Central District. Slim Charmer, located at 2706 Central Ave. adjacent to its sister concept Wild Child, soft opened a few weeks ago and now serves its first wave of customers from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays and 5 p.m.-midnight on Fridays-Saturdays.
Retro House reopens in Ybor City with full coffee menu and brand new dining room

2 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

A go-to spot for dim sum and Cantonese eats just reopened in Tampa with a brand new dining room and specialty coffee counterpart. Retro House, located at 934 E Henderson Ave. on the outskirts of Ybor City, is now open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday after a three-month pause due to renovations and building updates. At the start of 2025, Retro House had to temporarily close to fix its roof that had sustained damage from Hurricane Milton.
Here's what's on the menu at Seminole Heights' new Ichi Koroshi Ramen, opening soon

4 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 11:10 am Although the #RamenArmy may have disbanded after the 2023 closure of Tampa's Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Ichicoro, some soldiers may reunite for the resurgence of ramen on Florida Avenue.
VegFeast, a celebration of local vegan eats, returns to downtown St. Pete this month

1 month ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 2:15 pm With the unfortunate closures of local vegan restaurants happening across Tampa Bay (RIP Golden Dinosaurs and 3 Dot), the arrival of St. Petersburg's annual plant-based foodie fest is quite welcome. VegFeast and its handful of vegan vendors returns to Good Intentions on Saturday, March 22 from noon-4 p.m. There’s no cover to attend the block party at 1900 1st Ave.
Review: Alton Brown skewers AI recipes, slings heat, for his ‘Last Bite’ with Tampa

2 months ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 12:48 pm When eating a fantastic meal, you usually save the best bite for last—and celebrity chef and TV persona Alton Brown is taking that to heart. With a recently-released memoir and celebrity retirement on the horizon, the 62-year-old is taking one final lap around the continental U.S. for a farewell tour, showcasing his well-loved approach to the culinary world, the science world, and everything in between.
Over a dozen Valentine’s Day dinners and events happening in Tampa Bay this week

2 months ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Fri, Feb 7, 2025 at 10:21 am Birch & Vine This downtown St. Pete favorite with a prized rooftop bar offers its daily a la carte menu in addition to an $80 prix fixe menu that’s offered from Feb. 6-16. Items on the set menu include grilled prawns, a choice of New York strip or lobster ravioli, and chocolate cake for dessert. 340 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg.
Chef Vollmer opens 18-seat Tampa restaurant Fisk, located next to Michelin starred-Ebbe

2 months ago | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 12:35 pm When diners walk through the heavy doors at 1202 N Franklin St., they now have the choice to dine at two different concepts from the same Michelin-starred chef. Sweden-born Ebbe Vollmer, who debuted his first Tampa concept Ebbe in 2023, quietly opened an 18-seat bistro right next door in December of last year.
Specialty coffee and breakfast pop-up Una Más will open West Tampa brick-and-mortar in February

Jan 23, 2025 | cltampa.com | Kyla Fields

By Kyla Fields on Thu, Jan 23, 2025 at 6:29 pm Two longtime Tampa hospitality veterans are getting ready to open the doors of their first coffee shop. Una Más' debut brick-and-mortar resides at 1715 N Howard Ave. Suite B in the heart of West Tampa, adjacent to other concepts like Lucky Tigre, Catrinas Tacos and Tequila Bar and Taqueria El Victor.

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Kyla Fields

Articles

Tampa earns no new Michelin stars, but maintains previous years’ awards at 2025 ceremony

Treasure Island's Thunderbird to be demolished, 'Brunched' returns,Nicko's is back in St. Pete, and more local food news

Slim Charmer, a new cocktail bar and tasting room from Wild Child team, now open in St. Pete

Retro House reopens in Ybor City with full coffee menu and brand new dining room

Here's what's on the menu at Seminole Heights' new Ichi Koroshi Ramen, opening soon

VegFeast, a celebration of local vegan eats, returns to downtown St. Pete this month

Review: Alton Brown skewers AI recipes, slings heat, for his ‘Last Bite’ with Tampa

Over a dozen Valentine’s Day dinners and events happening in Tampa Bay this week

Chef Vollmer opens 18-seat Tampa restaurant Fisk, located next to Michelin starred-Ebbe

Specialty coffee and breakfast pop-up Una Más will open West Tampa brick-and-mortar in February

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