Publix recalled 12-count garlic knot rolls after labels failed to list egg as an allergen. Affected packs were removed from shelves and refunds are available.

Family recipes and Georgian wines headline Nene's new South Tampa menu, where khachapuri and a crown pilaf sit alongside dumplings and desserts.

The Brass Tap is courting franchisees for a multi‑unit return to San Antonio but hasn’t named sites or a timeline. Local watchers will look for permits and lease signs.

T.Land Boba Tea Lounge is slated for 420 Citi Centre St in Winter Haven, according to plan-review paperwork and state business filings. The owners have not yet announced an opening date.

After a year as a mobile trailer, the Daily Brew Station is opening a Palmetto storefront with a tentative April 25 opening and beans from Banyan Coffee.

Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are planned for Gateway Plaza in Wesley Chapel, joining new retail and medical tenants in a fast-growing trade area.

Michelin is expanding coverage to all of Florida for 2026 and will release the statewide selection digitally on May 28, 2026. The move reshapes who’s in play for stars.

Five days of chef battles and tastings hit downtown Tampa April 7–11, capped by a Chef Showdown and Grand Tasting at Curtis Hixon.

Plan‑review filings show Drift, a new courtyard bar at the Sundial in downtown St. Pete, is moving forward after a legal settlement. The Forbici team will operate the bar.

Paperwork and a leasing brochure indicate Kaia Bowls is planning a location at 1946 Collier Parkway in Lutz. The brand lists the site as coming soon, but no opening date has been posted.

Miami‑born Pura Vida has filed plans for a 4,209‑sq‑ft café with outdoor seating at 1038 Water Street, bringing its all‑day breakfast and bowls to downtown Tampa. The project is under city review and no opening date has been set.

Mi Tierra plans a North Fourth Street outpost in Haines City, promising Dominican sandwiches, burgers and plates; owners are targeting a spring opening.

Chef Bryce Bonsack of Rocca is a James Beard finalist for Best Chef: South, a rare national nod for Tampa's dining scene.