Things were not going well for Brittany Porter. As one of five competitors for the title of Best Teen Chef this past weekend at the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Tampa, Porter worked meticulously mincing garlic, slicing mushrooms and dicing onions during the knife skills segment. ...more

March 20, 2009

The consulting firm behind Bern's proposed food-themed luxury hotel has sued the restaurant, saying it's still owed about $380,000. ...more

January 20, 2009

The idea of a museum, cultural arts center and community center to hold weddings, receptions, and arts and education classes was thrown around. ...more

July 23, 2008

WEST TAMPA - The city of Tampa plans to ask for proposals next month to rehabilitate the historic Guida House located at Macfarlane Park, 1700 N. MacDill Ave. City staff met with those interested in preserving the home on Tuesday night at the park's David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center. ...more

July 16, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Find a bowl. Throw in a few shrimp, a couple of scallops imported from Peru, cooked calamari, octopus and chunks of halibut. Add buttermilk, a lot of cilantro and squeeze in some lime juice. ...more

November 14, 2007

Gennaro Castiglione didn't re-enter the restaurant business to become a star. He achieved star status a long time ago. ...more

October 15, 2007