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Lara debuts in Ybor City, Brandon gets a ‘breastaruant,’ and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Pinellas Park is getting a sausage fest, Jug & Bottle has a new owner, and The Avenue says goodbye.
Openings & Closings
Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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After 13 years in downtown St. Pete, The Avenue will close this weekend
A ‘Last Call’ paty happens on Saturday.
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Twin Peaks ‘breastaurant’ chain opens new location in Brandon
The “sports lodge” officially opened its doors in Brandon on Feb. 17.
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Halal fried chicken chain The Red Bird will open new Temple Terrace location
It’s opening in the old Yum Yum Hot Pot space.
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Lara, a new apothecary bar and culinary market, just opened in Ybor City
Lara has been open for a couple weeks now, with a drink-only menu.
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Ichicoro ramen alum takes over Seminole Heights’ Jug & Bottle
Jessie Wohlers and her buds promise more wine, plus an ‘exciting and familiar’ food concept.
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Perry’s Porch opens in St. Pete, Michelin Guide coming to Pinellas County and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Pete’s Bagels is expanding, ‘Iron Chef’ Geoffrey Zakarian is town, and more.
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Jacksonville breakfast favorite Grumpy’s wants to open in Tampa
The diner already has five locations in Duuuuuval.
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New waterfront restaurant Perry’s Porch will open in downtown St. Pete this weekend
The new concept is part of the recent expansion at the St. Petersburg Museum of History.
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Chef Vollmer opens 18-seat Tampa restaurant Fisk, located next to Michelin starred-Ebbe
The newly-opened concept specializes in fresh seafood and refined Scandinavian favorites.
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Juicy Brewing Co. will open in St. Pete this month in the former Avid Brew Co. location
Avid Brew Co closed its doors right after New Years in 2022.
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Pete’s Bagels expanding in St. Petersburg, and opening drive-thru in 2025
Seymour’s is located in the Snell Arcade Building.
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Bandit Coffee turns nine, Clearwater’s Jewish Food Festival is back and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Motorworks Brewing opens new taproom on Harbour Island, Chef Alton Brown is back in town and more.
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Motorworks Brewing opens third Florida location on Tampa’s Harbour Island
Harbour Island’s location also offers pub grub, like pizza, salads and “Italian specialties” to pair with the chosen sips.
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Mad Dogs has a new home, Una Más has finally arrived and more in our Tampa Bay food news roundup
Plus, Pinellas TacoFest returns, the North End Taphouse and Grill turns five, Pacific Counter is expanding and more.
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Specialty coffee and breakfast pop-up Una Más will open West Tampa brick-and-mortar in February
The Colombian-Cuban cafe is slated to open by the end of February.
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Citing storm damage, St. Pete Beach’s PJ Oyster Bar is closed after 18 years
The Indian Rocks Beach location remains open.
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South Tampa’s new Mad Dogs and Englishmen opens next week
The new location is less than a mile away from its original location.
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Fast-casual concept Pacific Counter to open second St. Pete brick and mortar this month
The local chain is known for its customizable poke bowls, Spam musubi, pineapple ice cream and more.
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St. Pete’s new Olivia debuts, Gulfport’s Golden Dinosaurs says goodbye and more Tampa Bay food news
Plus, Cousin Vinny’s Sandwich Co. is now open, Pagoda Asian Grill says hello, Juice Works is closing, and more.