NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — Food & DrinkOctober 30, 2026Hillsborough County
Guy Fieri features Wicked Oak Barbeque on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,' a fundraiser slated for Rene's, and Coney Island Sandwich Shop hits the leasing market
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Spaddy's Coffee Co. in Seminole Heights is hosting a Nov. 6 fundraiser featuring free food from local vendors to support fire-damaged Rene's Mexican Kitchen, while Seminole Heights BBQ spot Wicked Oak Barbeque announced it will be featured on Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' airing next Friday. Meanwhile, the historic St. Pete location of Coney Island Sandwich Shop is listed for lease at $40 per square foot after being closed since 2021.
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OrganizationSupernatural“Local business providing donuts for the fundraiser”OrganizationSpaddy’s Coffee Co.“Host of a massive fundraiser for Rene's in Seminole Heights”OrganizationFood Network“Broadcaster of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”OrganizationConey Island Sandwich Shop“Iconic St. Pete restaurant closed since 2021 now up for lease”OrganizationStreetlight Tacos“Tampa favorite providing food for the fundraiser”OrganizationWicked Oak Barbeque“Seminole Heights BBQ spot featured on Food Network”PersonGuy Fieri“Host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”OrganizationMise en Place“Tampa favorite providing food and beer for the fundraiser”PersonBarlas family“Owners of Coney Island Sandwich Shop”OrganizationBurger Spot“Local business providing sliders for the fundraiser”OrganizationMagnanimous Brewing“Local business providing brews for the fundraiser”PersonFelix “Bubba” Flores“Founder and owner of Wicked Oak Barbeque”PersonRene Valenzuela“Owner of Rene's Mexican Kitchen”OrganizationBoozy Pig“Local business providing Italian sausages for the fundraiser”OrganizationRene's Mexican Kitchen“V.M. taco spot heavily damaged in a fire due to circuit breaker issues”