Einstein Bros. opened a Lakeland bakery and will open in Land O' Lakes later this month, expanding its Tampa Bay footprint and adding roughly 25 jobs.

A WalletHub analysis puts Florida 10th for fast‑food spending as a share of income; the three‑item basket costs about $24.80, highlighting rising menu prices.

A Midtown rooftop pairs skyline views with a seafood-forward menu — paella, arepitas and cocktails — plus weekday happy hour and weekend music.

Miami’s Mister O1 is set to open at University Town Center on June 23, bringing its Michelin‑recommended pies, star‑shaped pizzas and a burrata bar to Sarasota.

Los Chiludos opened a second Manatee County spot in Braden River Plaza, bringing California-style burritos, birria tacos and house queso to Bradenton.

Mother’s has reopened in Northdale with a new chef, bigger dining room and a refreshed comfort-food menu. The move follows an unexpected closure last summer.

Good Intentions, a well‑liked vegan restaurant in St. Petersburg, will close by mid‑summer 2026, owners say.

Lucky Goat Coffee has filed permits to renovate a 1,107‑sq‑ft unit at St. Croix Plaza in South Tampa, a move that would give the Tallahassee roaster its first Tampa Bay café.

Hattricks is expanding off Henderson Boulevard — construction photos and filings show the South Tampa outpost moving toward an opening.

Southern California brand Better Buzz will take over the former Steak 'n Shake on Causeway Boulevard in Brandon, bringing its signature drinks to Tampa Bay.

The Tampa‑born sports‑pub chain says its site model flagged about 72 prime spots in Jacksonville and it plans a double‑digit rollout targeting grocery‑anchored centers.

Red Mesa Cantina's downtown St. Pete location closed suddenly on Tuesday after 16 years, and the announcement also shutters the upstairs event spaces. The group's other venues remain listed on its site.

Nightwatch, from the team behind Neighborhood Wine Shop, will open at 2817 Central Ave with a large backyard patio and a 250–300 bottle program. The bar aims to land before year’s end.