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Best Tampa Bay 80’s Retro Game Arcade

If you grew up with video and pinball arcade games from the 1980’s, this may be the place to visit.

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If you grew up with 80's retro video and pinball arcade games, this may be the place to visit.

Located on Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, Replay Museum has playable classic arcade games. Set up as an 'interactive museum', games can be played all day Wednesday through Sunday.

There are more than 120 80's retro video and pinball games that can be played. Replay Museum invites people to visit and go beyond looking at the displays to playing and learning about these retro games.

For adults (13+) it's $14 for a day pass; kids (7-12) it's $8 and 6 and under get to play free (with a paying adult). The day passes are good all day, so you can leave and return. There are also date-night passes, monthly and yearly passes. Leave your quarters at home. Once you pay your fee for entry, all the games are set to 'free play'.

There are also monthly tournaments that can be entered, such as International Flipper Pinball Association tournaments and Ladies' Pinball meetups.

Check out this video from a visit to Replay Museum by 10 Tampa Bay:

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7 New Restaurants That Opened In Tampa This Year

Are you having a hard time keeping up with all of the new bars and restaurants opening in Tampa? So were we! We kept hearing about all of the things coming to Tampa in 2023 but was hard to keep track of each grand opening. We've rounded up the 7 most anticipated restaurants that opened in Tampa in 2023. From fancy dining to grab-and-go options, there are so many new things to try in Tampa Bay. We can't wait to see what else opens up this year.

Because each of these places are new to the area, it's very likely that they'll be slammed when you go to visit. That's why we always recommend making a reservation. If you've been to one or all of these places already, you're ahead of the game! Let us know your favorite or what you're most excited to try on social media!

There's still so many things in the works for Tampa. We're still excited for Predalina's grand opening this summer along with a new karaoke bar in Tampa. Hopefully the new Yard House will be finished before the next hockey season. We've been dying for a replacement for the old Ferg's and we think Yard House will be the perfect place to pregame before any Lightning game. We got our inspiration for this list from Creative Loafing. They have a list of 20 new restaurants that opened in Tampa this year, we just added a few of our own favorites. Check out their list here.

Here are 7 new restaurants that opened in Tampa this year

Boulon Brasserie

The most obvious addition to Tampa is Boulon Brasserie. This new high-dining French concept restaurant is the new go-to date night spot. It's the perfect place to celebrate an anniversary or huge milestone.

Doodle Noodle - Westchase

2D themed restaurants seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay. The newest addition is Doodle Noodle in Westchase. This place is the perfect spot for that instagrammable backdrop for any photo. The menu has everything from spicy ramen, pho, spring rolls, poke bowls and even fresh fruit lemonades!

Melting Pot Social

Melting Pot Social, or MeltSO is one of the newest additions to Downtown Tampa. This location opened up in the heart of the Tampa Riverwalk. Think exactly like the Melting Pot concept, but more laid back. Their menu will consist of customizable cheese and chocolate fondue, flatbreads, and even burgers. They’ll have weekday brunch starting Tuesday, May 23, and weekend brunch starting Saturday, May 27.

Cane & Barrel

Cane & Barrel is the newest rooftop bar that opened across the bridge in St. Pete. This Cuban-inspired cocktail and tapas menu will keep having you come back for more! They also just started a new boozy brunch available every Saturday and Sunday!

Crisp & Green

The newest healthy option in Tampa! Make your own bowls or try one of their specialty creations! They also have smoothies and acai bowls.

The Dan

This new concept is something Tampa hasn't seen before. This 1920's and New Orleans themed restaurant lives inside the Floridan Palace Hotel. They will soon be offering brunch on Saturday's and Sunday's.

New Tampa restaurant

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Photo: Marc Zallis/BBGI

New Tampa restaurant

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Little Tina

Little Tina is a new coffee shop that opened in Downtown Tampa. The vibe here looks like the perfect place to relax with a cup of Joe. They also recently launched a breakfast/lunch menu!

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.