Of course, we Love the Burg around here. But what about it specifically do we love? Well, thanks to the internet, we have a good idea of what everyone loved most about St. Pete in 2022. These 10 stories (and four guides) were your favorites in the year that was, and appropriately enough, the subjects were all over the place. In a good way.
The most read articles and guides on I Love the Burg last year show a love for new restaurants, an appreciation for local shopping, and a desire to get out there in the city to have fun with family and friends. Readers even showed an interest in (temporarily) leaving three-dimensional life behind. And it’s clear St. Pete loves to eat.
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And as popular as these stories were, you may still have missed a few. 2022 was a little wild, so consider this a chance to catch up in case you missed any of the excitement. These are the top 10 stories and top four guides from I Love the Burg in 2022.
Top Stories
1. La Cabana – St. Pete’s newest waterfront bar opens next week on Gandy Blvd, and it is clearly highly anticipated.
2. Pinellas Trail Spring Market – Back in May, more than 200 vendors lined the Pinellas Trail for a sprawling outdoor market.
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3. Mad Beach BOATSTOCK – The annual and gigantic Memorial Day Weekend party is a floating music festival.
4. Pierogi Bar – St. Pete’s first Ukrainian restaurant opened to rave reviews this year, a local business success story.
5. Dirty Laundry – The Cuban-inspired speakeasy actually made its debut in Grand Central in 2021, but it clearly remained a favorite in 2022.
6. Tradewinds zipline and cantina – The popular St. Pete Beach resort debuted a three-story zipline and a new Mexican restaurant this summer.
7. DeCosmo Italian Market – The new Italian market, cafe and deli opened in Pinellas Park this year, and the massive meatball sandwiches alone make it worth a visit.
8. 2D Cafe – Tampa Bay’s first two-dimensional cafe opened in Grand Central and has been one of the Burg’s most instagrammed spots.
9. Salty Nun – The minds behind Stella’s and Salty’s opened a new concept in Grand Central for big breakfasts, live music, and cheat-meal-worthy dinners.
10. The Wet Spot – The highly-anticipated pool bar opened up at Cocktail back in November, and is sure to be a springtime favorite.
Top Guides
- Weekend Events – Updated every week, our guide for what to do in the ‘Burg each weekend was a popular reference.
- New Restaurants – Our list of new restaurant announcements is updated constantly to keep you informed on all the good stuff coming to St. Pete.
- The ‘Burg Brunch List – The most popular meal in St. Pete last year was two meals at once, made easy with our guide to the best brunches around.
- Best Pizza Spots – The staff picks for our favorite pizza spots stirred up plenty of conversation, and St. Pete has a plethora of great pizza options.
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