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The Refinery makes semifinals in James Beard awards


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

The James Beard Foundation has named the semifinalists for its 2011 awards - and the list includes one familiar name in Tampa Bay.The Refinery restaurant in the Seminole Heights area is a semifinalist in the Best New Restaurant category.The finalists for this year's program will be announced in March.The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City. The annual awards recognize and honor excellence among chefs, cookbook authors, food

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Details for Saturday's FanFest


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Published Feb. 15, 2011 at 7:44 p.m.
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The Rays just released some of the details for Saturday's FanFest at Tropicana Field ... Here is the team press release: ...  ST. PETERSBURG, FL—The 2010 Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest presented by MetroPCS is slated for this Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tropicana Field.  The event is also sponsored by Sweetbay Supermarket, TradeWinds Island Resorts, Chevrolet and TV32 ...  Admission and parking are free for the event, and a $40 charitable donation will allow fans the

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Tampa Bay restaurateurs say Monday is romantic after all


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Published Feb. 11, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.
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Valentine’s Day might not feel so romantic on a Monday, but Tampa Bay area restaurateurs said the timing couldn’t be better.This year, people can choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, said Nancy Schneid, a partner with Carmel Café & Wine Bar in Clearwater.A steady stream of guests over four days will reduce lines and create a more tranquil dining experience. A modern Mediterranean restaurant, Carmel will offer dinner for two for $35 or with a wine

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Valentine's Day is Indeed for Lover's at Tinatapa's...


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Published Feb. 2, 2011 at 4:36 p.m.
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This one goes out to all the lovers out there! Well folks January seems to have flown by and we are now fresh into the month of February! ... That means that Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and you don't want to get caught being a procrastinator do you! ... Our fine friends over at Tinatapa's are offering up a pretty sweet deal for lovers on Valentine's Day! ... This Valentine’s Day celebrate with us and take part in one of these two romantic packages that are perfect for sharing!

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Love Is In the Air at Melting Pot Tampa Bay... So Let's Giveaway a Giftcard!!!


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Published Jan. 28, 2011 at 3:04 p.m.
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Okay folks! It's the chance you've all been waiting for as today we are giving you a chance to win a romantical Valentine's Day evening at The Melting Pot of Tampa Bay! As I said yesterday, nothing quite beats Fondue for a romantic evening! ... Now I must warn you that today there will only be one winner, but you are still a winner in my eyes if you make sure to call in and secure those reservations over at the Melting Pot of Tampa Bay! They have decided to open up at noon on Saturday the

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Calling All Romantics... Make Your Valentine's Reservations at the Melting Pot!


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Published Jan. 27, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
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Hello there folks! Jerm here with an update for you on something that is just too awesome to be true (but it isn't)! ... If you haven't already done so, be sure to go ahead and start making those reservations at Tampa Bay dining locations so that on Valentine's Day you won't be stuck like chuck out in the cold because you didn't plan ahead! ... One way to definitely with regards to making that reservation is to call the Melting Pot of Tampa Bay! ... It doesn't get more romantic than Fondue

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Get Your Chocolate Fix Tmorrow at Festival of Chocolate at MOSI...


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Published Jan. 16, 2011 at 10:36 p.m.
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Hey there folks! Jerm here with an update on my trip today to the first of what I hope will be many Festival of Chocolates at the Museum of Science & Industry, aka MOSI! ... I got the chance to go out and check out all of the chocolate yummy goodness today, and apparently everyone else in the Tampa Bay are had the same idea, as upon my arrival at MOSI at took me at least 20 minutes to find a parking a space as the entire complex was full to the rim! ... I had been hearing stories that the

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Be Sure to Check Out the Hard Rock Cafe at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...


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Published Jan. 13, 2011 at 3:50 p.m.
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Hello all! Hope you are quite well on this chilly Thursday morning! I am doing quite well even though I am a bit tired from an awesome evening last night at the brand spanking new Hard Rock Cafe at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino! ... We went there last night for the kick-off of Hard Rock Nites! This Tampa Bay entertainment feature will be on tap 3 nights a-week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) ... Live bands performing from 10pm-1am and and a DJ spinning some of the best rock mash-ups

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Sneek Peek at the New Hard Rock Cafe at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...


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Published Nov. 15, 2010 at 7:54 p.m.

Hello all! Jerm here with an exciting update about the newest edition to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino! If you are just as excited as I about this new addition to the Tampa Bay nightlife, then be sure to check out the artist renderings of the new place! ... In creating what will be the prototype for the next generation of Hard Rock Cafes worldwide, the Hard Rock Cafe Tampa fuses live music, world-famous American fare, cutting-edge technology and other surprises soon to be announced ...

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Enjoy a Wine Dinner in the French Countryside at Maestro...


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Published Nov. 5, 2010 at 5:15 p.m.
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Lisa here, with an update on some of our favorite Tampa Bay Dinning ... Maestro’s Restaurant at the Straz Center is hosting A Wine Dinner in the French Countryside on Thursday November, 11th.  Hors d’oeuvres start at 5:30pm and the dinner starts at 6:30pm ... The dinner itself will be four-courses with wines from France vineyards. Each course is paired with a wine that compliments the food ... A Wine Dinner in the French Countryside is $75 per person, but that includes tax and gratuity.

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