Chateau Soho on South Howard has closed and in its place Manny’s Bistro has opened up. You know, It’s the one that they painted entirely pink. I wondered how long Chateau Soho would survive. Every time I walked buy it was empty, with the employees hanging around waiting for a customer. (more…)
SoHo Sushi closed on Saturday and is moving to a new location on Kennedy Boulevard. The St. Pete Times reports that the move was spurred by growth and space issues. No mention was made of building owner Tommy Ortiz who was involved in SoHo Sushi neighbor Sangria’s move earlier this year.
I finally got it done. There’s a new Business Directory for HydeParkNeighbohood.com. Check out the “Tampa Businesses” link on the main menu. I’ve only had a chance to put a few on so far, but feel free to send in any businesses that you want in the directory. I’m trying to stick to local businesses, so keep that in mind when you make a suggestion.
Sweetbay Supermarkets had their network hacked in their home offices in Portland, Maine. he parent company is Hannaford which owns 106 Sweetbay stores which are located in Florida. There’s one in Hyde Park a block of of Howard on Swann.
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The manager at La Casa Dolce announced last month that the Open Mic night would not be happening at the restaurant anymore because of economic reasons. What he didn’t say is that La Casa Dolce would be moving out of it’’s Howard Avenue location.
This happened a couple of weeks ago, but it seems to making the rounds and picking up interest. Someone stole a photograph from the women’s bathroom. One of the owner of Bella’s, Joanie Corneil, had bought the picture of a man and a boy in clown costumes, in the 1970s for $5. (more…)
Joey Redner, a local beer columnist, started up a fledgling craft brewery in Tampa in October 2007. Located near Dale Mabry off Spruce Street (behind Target and Whole Foods) in a 6000 sq. ft. warehouse, Cigar City Brewing hopes to start production by September of 2008.
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PM and 10:00 PM. If you haven’t tried their gelato you should stop by.
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