Tampa Today News: BellaBrava Bexley + Hales Black Brick Celebrates 1 Year
Tampa Today News: BellaBrava Bexley + Hales Black Brick Celebrates 1 Year
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Happy Monday! Welcome back to Tampa Today News. I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining all things about what’s happening in the Tampa area including local news, events, and more.
Today’s weather: High 78 and low 62. Windy.
Featured business: The Left Bank Bistro
The Left Bank Bistro is wonderful French restaurant and gathering place for friends and meeting new ones, for sipping coffee and cocktails on the patio while enjoying great conversations; or dining in the house on one of their chef's delicious creations. The restaurant is located at 1225 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Call to make reservations at (727) 256-1691.
Visit them online at theleftbankbistro.com.
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Top local stories:
Tampa ranks high for worst drivers in the U.S.A. in Forbes list scrutinizing deadly crashes: Tampa continues to receive recognition as one of the worst cities for drivers in America. Tampa came in at no. 10 on the list by Forbes. Tampa had the 8th highest total number of fatal car accidents and the 9th highest number of people killed in fatal crashes in the report. (abcactionnews.com)
BellaBrava Bexley now open in Land O’ Lakes: BellaBrava Bexley is now open in Land O’ Lakes at 16722 Focus Lp. The concept also has locations at Midtown Tampa and in Downtown St. Petersburg. Thomas Sanborn, President at 2BHospitality, said “The foundation of our business is our people. From the back of the house to the front, from server assistants to our managers - it’s our people who make it happen.” Executive Chef Jasmine Harris previously worked with Cooper's Hawk. Brunch is available on weekends. (tampabeacon.com)
Local celebrity chef dim sum restaurant celebrating one year in Tampa: Hales Black Brick is celebrating one year in Tampa at 4812 N Dale Mabry Hwy. The dim sum concept is owned by celebrity Chef Richard Hales, who has previously been featured on the Food Network and other networks. Hales puts his own twist on Chinese dishes at Black Brick. (wfla.com)
City of Tampa opens new dog park for residents to enjoy: Tampa has opened a 10,600-square-foot dog park at Henry and Ola Park. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday to celebrate the new space. Tampa now boasts 17 dog parks throughout the city as the city becomes more dog-friendly. (wtsp.com)
Annual cigar and whisky festival returning to Hard Rock Tampa this spring: The annual Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest is coming to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa located at 5223 Orient Rd. on Saturday, Apr. 6. Guests can mingle with cigarmakers, whisky distillers, master blender and there will be tons of samples to enjoy. Tickets start at $345 per person. (thatssotampa.com)
Top events:
Laser Tag Mondays at Skateworld of Tampa. (5:30 p.m.)
Centre Gallery Exhibition: Black History Month at Marshall Student Center (USF). (6 p.m.)
Galentine's Edition Paint + Sip with Practically Pikasso at Armature Works. (6:30 p.m.)
Soul 'n Love Concert: An R&B Valentine's Affair w/ Omari Dillard at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. (7:30 p.m.)
Jammin Salsa With Jahrel and Natasha at Sarasota Contemporary Dance. (7:30 p.m.)
Featured business: Due Amici & Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne
Due Amici is a family-run pizza and pasta bar restaurant located in Ybor City at 1724 E 7th Ave. The restaurant takes pride in their gourmet food, handcrafting sauces to compliment the flavors in each dish. Pizza dough is made in-house, hand-spun, topped with the freshest ingredients, and carried to the oven with love.
Geo’s Fine Wine & Champagne Bar is the latest hotspot in Ybor City right next door to Due Amici at 1730 E 7th Ave. The bar has a selection of fine wines and champagnes to choose from as well as charcuterie boards and live music and events regularly.
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-Carlos Hernandez