Shaq’s Big Chicken is joining Elev8’s Citrus Park entertainment center this summer, bringing the celebrity-backed chicken chain into the mall’s food lineup. Trade reporting says the Tampa spot is expected in July.

Longtime Bern’s executive chef Chad Johnson has died; he was a major figure in Tampa’s fine‑dining scene and led new restaurant projects.

Seminole Heights staple Southern Brewing & Winemaking is closing as owners Brian and Kelly Fenstermacher retire. The taproom and homebrew shop will wind down in about four to six weeks.