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by Sofía García Vargas April 25, 2025August 3, 2025
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King of the Coop returns to Seminole Heights with a new menu

The hot chicken spot now includes healthier alternatives and vegetarian options.
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Pinellas got some MIchelin love, too.
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Cheeky’s raw bar and seafood shack opens this summer on St. Pete’s Central Avenue

Cheeky’s will serve up East Coast oysters, local seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, chowders and more.
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St. Pete’s Paradeco Coffee opens new location at SkyBeach Resort

This new addition is part of SkyBeach Resort’s latest wave of renovations since its July 2024 opening.
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Treasure Island’s Thunderbird to be demolished, ‘Brunched’ returns,Nicko’s is back in St. Pete, and more local food news

Plus the return of Retro House, Taco Week and Keel Farms Blueberry Festival.
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The St. Pete location serves its last organic milkshakes and air baked fries today.
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He brought home the bacon in February.
by Sofía García Vargas April 7, 2025July 29, 2025
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Owners Nick and Erin Faraone officially reopened the doors last month, determined to serve the neighborhood that refused to let them go under.
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by Ray Roa and Sofía García Vargas April 7, 2025
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