Helen Freund
Tampa Bay Times
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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Past articles by Helen:
5 things to know about The Pearl, a new restaurant at Water Street Tampa
The highly-anticipated restaurant from Cameron Mitchell opens Tuesday. → Read More
Florida lawmakers want to regulate kratom. Here’s what you need to know.
A guide to the controversial substance you can buy in gas stations or bars around Tampa Bay. → Read More
Looking for a reservation at Bern’s? Get ready to fork over that credit card
The South Tampa restaurant now requires guests to submit their credit card information prior to booking. → Read More
Tampa’s Bayou Bodega is closing
The Davis Islands natural wine bar and restaurant opened in 2021. → Read More
International Asian chain Wagamama is now open at Water Street Tampa. Here’s what to know.
A first-look review of the London-based chain, which is expanding its reach into the U.S. market. → Read More
Small Giant, Wine on Water open at Water Street Tampa
The two concepts are the latest additions from Cru Hospitality Group. → Read More
New restaurant The Estuary opens in downtown New Port Richey
The owners of Clearwater’s popular Little Lamb Gastropub are behind the new modern American spot. → Read More
5 things to know about Bouzy, a new Champagne bar in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village
The latest concept from the Cru Cellars team opened Monday. → Read More
Torchy’s Tacos opens in St. Petersburg
The Texas-based taco chain with a huge following opened Wednesday on Tyrone Boulevard. → Read More
Boulon Brasserie opens at Water Street Tampa
Inspired by Parisian brasserie culture, the new restaurant from Next Level Brands opened Tuesday. → Read More
Tampa Bay’s best new restaurants of 2022
Our food critic’s pick for the top 15 restaurants to make their debut in 2022. → Read More
Sarasota’s Meliora is the best new restaurant of 2022
The region’s best new restaurant is a dining experience worth traveling for. → Read More
The 22 best Tampa Bay dishes our food critic ate in 2022
A collection of the year’s best dishes at Tampa Bay restaurants, according to our food critic. → Read More
St. Petersburg’s Dr. BBQ has closed
The popular barbecue restaurant opened in 2018. → Read More
Tampa Bay arts, music, history, entertainment and food we’re looking forward to in 2023
Our Life & Culture reporters identified the most exciting prospects coming on their beats. → Read More
Pete’s Bagels will open all-day cafe in Ybor City
The popular St. Petersburg bagel shop is expanding across the bay. → Read More
Chris Ponte’s new restaurant brings fine dining to Midtown Tampa
The chef’s highly anticipated follow-up to Cafe Ponte is an exercise in elegance. → Read More
5 things to know about Hales Blackbrick, a new modern Chinese restaurant now open in Tampa
Here’s what to know about chef Richard Hales’ highly anticipated Tampa homecoming. → Read More
Holiday gifts under $25 in the Tampa Bay area
From handmade works of art to kitchen gadgets, here are ideas for thoughtful treasures that won’t break the bank. → Read More
Tampa pie pros face off on ‘Good Morning America’
The ABC morning show is touring the country in search of the best pie. → Read More