Flavas 4819 E Busch Blvd., Tampa Flavas restaurant made its debut in September of 2023 specializing in chicken wings, burgers, hot dogs and freshly-squeezed lemonade. The new restaurant offers dozens of chicken wing variations—from unique sauces to dry rubs, and everything in between. Just a handful of wing flavors include chili lime, honey barbecue, ghost pepper, Nashville hot, mango habanero and garlic parmesan. Flavas co-owners Jacques Brooks (pictured) and partner Deonta Taylor recently relocated from Chicago, and wanted to bring a taste of home back to Tampa. A few Chicago-inspired items on their menu include a Polish sausage topped with cheese, grilled onions and peppers, and the city’s beloved pizza puff, which is basically a fancy Hot Pocket. Photo via Flavas Credit: c/o Flavas restaurant

A new eatery just opened its doors in North Tampa, and its hearty fare makes for a perfect pre-Busch Gardens stop (just make sure you don’t end up puking on a coaster).

Flavas restaurant made its debut today at 4819 E Busch Blvd.—adjacent to Busch Gardens and the University of South Florida—but celebrates its grand opening all weekend-long.

The locally-owned concept specializes in chicken wings, burgers, hot dogs and freshly-squeezed lemonade.

The new restaurant offers dozens of chicken wing variations—from unique sauces to dry rubs, and everything in between. Just a handful of wing flavors include chili lime, honey barbecue, ghost pepper, Nashville hot, mango habanero and garlic parmesan.

Flavas co-owners Jacques Brooks (pictured) and partner Deonta Taylor recently relocated from Chicago, and wanted to bring a taste of home back to Tampa. A few Chicago-inspired items on their menu include a Polish sausage topped with cheese, grilled onions and peppers, and the city’s beloved pizza puff, which is basically a fancy Hot Pocket.

“Flavas is all about good food, good vibes, and creating a dynamic haven for friends and families to unwind and immerse themselves,” Brooks says in a press release. “We are proud Black-owned business owners and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our goal is to establish a place where customers can find excellent food, positive vibes, and an environment where everyone feels welcomed.”

Flavas social media also teases a variety of weekly events and specials, including live reggae music on Mondays, “walking taco” specials on Tuesdays and karaoke on Thursdays.

For more updates on Tampa’s newest restaurant, head to Flavas’ Facebook page or Instagram at @flavastampa.

Flavas is now open from 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday.