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Tampa Bay Just Made the Michelin Guide in a Big Way — Here's Every Local Restaurant That Earned Recognition in 2026
The 2026 Michelin Guide Florida put Tampa Bay's restaurant scene firmly on the national radar — and the recognitions handed out this year signal that the region's culinary moment is real, not just hype.
6 hours ago2 min read


House of Biryanis & Kebabs Is Now Open Near Wesley Chapel on Bruce B. Downs — Authentic Indian Cuisine in a Former Fast Food Space
House of Biryanis & Kebabs — known across its locations as HBK — is now open at 19430 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., just south of the Wesley Chapel border in New Tampa.
1 day ago1 min read


Lowe's and Walmart Are Both Coming to SR-52 in San Antonio — And They're Bringing a Whole Retail District With Them
Wesley Chapel Community Website has independently confirmed both a Lowe's Home Improvement and a Walmart Supercenter are coming to the south side of State Road 52 just east of I-75
2 days ago2 min read


Brew Bar Self Pour and Urban Crunch Creamery Are Combining Into One Space at The Hub at Lexington
Brew Bar Self Pour, the popular self-serve tap room already operating at KRATE at The Grove, is confirmed at The Hub — and it's now official that Brew Bar and Urban Crunch Creamery will share the same space as a combined concept.
5 days ago2 min read


La Creacion Bistro Is Coming to The Hub at Lexington — A Full Sit-Down Experience From One of Wesley Chapel's Favorite Local Brands
La Creacion Bistro is confirmed at The Hub at Lexington — and developer Courtney Bissett-Hayes has been clear that this won't just be more of the same.
6 days ago2 min read


Cafe Bettys, Lutz's Beloved Mobile Coffee Trailer, Has a New Regular Stop at Estancia at Wiregrass
Cafe Bettys, Lutz's Beloved Mobile Coffee Trailer, Has a New Regular Stop at Estancia at Wiregrass
6 days ago2 min read


The Landing Bar and Grill Is Coming to The Hub at Lexington — Valrico's Beloved Sports Bar Gets a Wesley Chapel Home
The Landing Bar and Grill — one of the most well-loved sports bars in the River Hills Plaza area — is confirmed as a tenant at The Hub at Lexington, and it's claiming the single largest footprint in the entire development.
Jul 291 min read


Good Stuff Coffee Co. Just Opened in Wesley Chapel — Coffee, Community, and a Signature Event Space All in One
Good Stuff Coffee Co. celebrated its grand opening on July 26 at 28210 Paseo Drive, Suite 170, with an afternoon open house featuring coffee, music, and a tour of the business's new signature event space.
Jul 291 min read


Urban Expansion: Third Lake Development Submits Plans for Massive 273-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Next to The Grove
Urban Expansion: Third Lake Development Submits Plans for Massive 273-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Next to The Grove
Jul 282 min read


Farmer's Milk Is Bringing Eastern European Pastries and Specialty Coffee to The Hub at Lexington
Farmer's Milk is about to give residents a compelling reason to show up in the morning too.
Jul 281 min read


Chef’s Table Upgrade: New Executive Chef Zach Thorpe Takes the Helm at The Grill at Morris Bridge
The Grill at Morris Bridge, owner Frank Gouveia is proving he has a knack for scouting elite talent—introducing a fresh culinary captain to elevate the neighborhood hotspot.
Jul 271 min read


Boutique Buying and Multi-Layered Cakes: Wiregrass Ranch Lands Fresh Market Development and Wright’s Gourmet House
South Tampa’s legendary 63-year-old institution, Wright’s Gourmet House, officially confirmed it is expanding right into the heart of the project.
Jul 272 min read


Bauducco's New Pasco Plant Opens Its Doors to Hispanic Talent
Bauducco's New Pasco Plant Opens Its Doors to Hispanic Talent
Jul 241 min read


Meat Your Match: New Vegan Eatery Green Table Brings Plant-Based Comfort Food to KRATE at the Grove
Finding good vegan food can be a challenge, and a container park known for burgers, wings, and burritos is the last place you'd expect to find it. But at KRATE at the Grove, Green Table is exactly that — an oasis for the meat-averse.
Jul 242 min read


Beat the Heat: Elev8 Fun Brings Bowling, Arcade Games, and Mini Golf All Under One Roof
With warmer weather rolling back into Tampa Bay, Elev8 Fun offers a way to stay entertained without stepping into the sun.
Jul 231 min read


1916 Irish Pub Opens in Former Beef O'Brady's Location on Wesley Chapel Blvd.
1916 Irish Pub has opened in the former Beef O'Brady's location on Wesley Chapel Boulevard, next to Winn-Dixie.
Jul 231 min read


Cross Creek Park's Revamped Recreation Center and Playground Now Open in New Tampa
After nearly a decade of planning, Cross Creek Park has officially reopened to the public, giving New Tampa its first indoor community recreation center.
Jul 222 min read


Tesla Robotaxi Launches Driverless Ride Service in Tampa
Driverless vehicles just got a new player on Tampa's streets. Tesla has officially launched its Robotaxi service locally, expanding into both Tampa and Orlando.
Jul 222 min read


Chicken Salad Chick Launches First-Ever National Chicken Salad Day, July 16
Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating the inaugural National Chicken Salad Day on Thursday, July 16, with a free scoop offer and in-restaurant giveaways at locations nationwide, including in the Tampa Bay area.
Jul 161 min read


La Creación Bistro Is Now Open at The Hub at Lexington — The Center's First Restaurant to Debut
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL — Fans of KRATE at The Grove's popular La Creación Express now have a sit-down sister restaurant to visit. La Creación Bistro has officially opened at The Hub at Lexington — becoming the first full restaurant to open its doors at the new development.
Jul 141 min read
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