The Drinking Issue 2014
Tampa Bay's signature drinks, deserving dives, Tampa Beer Week happenings and more. by CL StaffThere is little more powerful than what you hear through the grapevine, especially when it comes to...
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Album review: Wolf-Face, Still a Son of a Bitch
The problem with having a live shtick is that, sooner or later, you gotta put out the record and let the tunes live or die on their own merits. Clearwater’s own, heavily buzzed Wolf-Face has gotten a...
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This week in Tampa Bay area live music: G. Love & Special Sauce, Bernie...
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27Lobo Marino w/Teach Me Equals/Empire Cinema/DieAlps/James Rustad Four solid Bay area acts — including Sarasota art rock cello-and-violin (and some guitar) twosome Teach Me Equals...
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Will digital condoms make safe sex more stimulating? (video)
Bill Gates recently announced a $1 million prize to researchers who could produce the next generation of condoms. The challenge's main goal was to make safe sex more pleasurable. The contest has...
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Mitch Perry Report 2.27.14: Republican lawmakers out of step with public,...
The latest the New York Times/CBS News poll shows plenty of interesting nuggets. Let's start with Barack Obama's approval ratings. They're low. He's now at 41 percent approval, with 51 percent...
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My adventures in domination
By Robin MaltzAs a teenager, I hadn’t given much thought to power games, though I played them all the time. I was the one who taped the proverbial “kick me” sign on the back of the cheerleader who...
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Day drinking: Non-alcoholic beverages
We’ve offered numerous options for imbibing, but alcohol ain't for everyone. Here are some of our favorite virgin bevvies.Mango Lassi at India Grille. The Indian restaurant next to the BP gas station...
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Tampa Bay Brewery Guide
The brewery boom continues in Tampa Bay, with the number of local breweries doubling since last year. Our craft beer has grabbed the attention of the New York Times, Forbes, The New Yorker, and...
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Tampa Bay Beer Week Highlights
Tampa Bay Beer Week, now in its third year, has blown up like the local craft beer scene it celebrates. But with more than 150 scheduled events, you can get a little dizzy even before you’ve had your...
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Guide to Tampa Bay's Dive Bars
Let’s get one thing clear: Being called a dive bar is an honor. Good dives are beloved for generations. Order another round and keep these heavy-pouring and character-driven establishments going...
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Jai Alai: Cigar City Brewing, Tampa
It’s the signature beer because:“Jai Alai reminded me of Tampa, of my childhood and younger days when we’d go watch at the fronton where Sam’s Club is now,” Cigar City’s founder Joey Redner said. “Even...
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Pick your poison: Fuma Bella, Ybor City
It's the signature bevvie because: “My favorite bourbon or rye cocktail is actually a very simple highball with Vernors ginger ale and blood orange bitters," says herb-spice-liquor alchemist Charlie...
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Cream & Sugar Please: Cycle Brewing, St. Petersburg
It’s the signature beer because: The Cycle Brewing American porter is brewed with Mazzaro’s coffee. St. Petersburg beer brewed with St. Petersburg coffee; that’s as local-tastic as it gets. The...
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Fire from Lima: Edison Food+Drink Lab, Tampa
It’s the signature bevvie because: Fire from Lima (cilantro-infused Fontana Pisco, lime juice, jalapeño simple syrup, egg whites) exemplifies Edison’s seasonal cocktail menu. “We try to use all local...
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Moscow Mule: Mandarin Hide, St. Petersburg
It’s the signature bevvie because: This refreshing blend of vodka, lime and ginger beer served in a copper mug was an instant hit for the stylish Central Avenue watering hole, and remains the Hide's...
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Old Fashioned Old Fashioned: Anise Global Gastrobar, Tampa
It’s the signature bevvie because: “To be very frank with you, I think we serve the best Old Fashioned in Tampa Bay,” says bartender Justin Gray. First rule: No muddling. The practice of mashing up...
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Latino advocacy group calls on Tampa officials to support drivers licenses...
On Wednesday morning, supporters of a state House bill that would grant in-state tuition rates to the children of undocumented immigrants received a major shot in the arm when Clearwater state Senator...
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Wine walkabout
My drink of choice is usually a nice glass or three of Cabernet or Merlot. But you’d be surprised how many classic bars seem to lack this staff of life. Oh sure, with the craft beer trend off the...
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Gose: Rapp Brewing, Seminole
It’s the signature beer because: “I don’t claim we have a signature beer, but Gose kind of defines what we’re doing here,” says Greg Rapp, owner and head brewer. “Our whole approach is to explore beer,...
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Cucumber Creeper: The Bends, St. Petersburg
It’s the signature bevvie because: Made with fresh cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup and your choice of tequila, gin or vodka, it goes down so easy it’ll creep up on you. The masterminds behind it:...
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