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CONGRATS! A Tampa chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant was recently named a finalist for the James Beard Awards. https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-chef-named-james-beard-award-finalist/

The new Alessi’s will sport a new quick service area serving breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Guests can also expect an expanded bakery space, and a dedicated cafe area featuring coffee, shakes, smoothies, soft-serve ice cream and more, according to a press release. Alessi will also now carry woodstone oven pizzas, a rotisserie chicken concept, as well as a full-service bar.

“We’re bringing back breakfast, Sunday brunch, and entertainment,” Menzerotolo said, adding that open fire grills will also return along with the Argentinian parrilladas experience.

A nationwide recall has been issued for two chocolate products after they were found to contain undeclared prescription drug ingredients, federal health officials warn. 🔗⬇️

'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including 'forever chemicals'

Amid the extreme water shortage hitting Florida, new restrictions have been put in place on how restaurants can serve water and how often you can wash your car. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/tampa-bay-restaurants-required-to-limit-how-much-water-they-can-serve-amid-extreme-shortage/

RECALL ALERT 🫐 More than 55,000 pounds of blueberries were recalled over the possibility of contamination with disease-causing bacteria. The disease can potentially be a life-threatening event for certain groups, the FDA says. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/life-threatening-blueberry-recall/507-3625c3f7-39cd-47c4-a509-457d54e17174?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_10_Tampa_Bay

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Five Stars Food Safety Food Safety That Safeguards Your Brand and Bottom Line. Enroll in the ServSafe Manager Course & Exam in the form below dates.

Certification should reduce risk, not create it.

Five Stars Food Safety is offering ServSafe Food Protection Manager courses throughout February and March 2026 in Tampa Bay, supported by a 98% pass rate and bilingual delivery.

Program highlights
• Courses available in English and Spanish
• Spanish courses include live professional translation
• Designed for restaurants, hospitality groups, and food service operators

February 2026 — Tuesdays:
2/3 • 2/10 • 2/17 • 2/24

March 2026 — Tuesdays:
3/3 • 3/10 • 3/17 • 3/24 • 3/31

📞 Enrollment & Spanish support: Giselle Cortinas — 813-421-2646
🌐 Online booking: www.FiveStarsFoodSafety.com

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