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Tampa’s first Hoots location opens today in Carrollwood
This is now the second Hoots to open in Tampa Bay. Last year, Florida’s first Hoots opened in St. Petersburg.
Openings & Closings
Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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Pia’s expanding in Gulfport, Cephas reopening in Ybor, plus more Tampa Bay food news
Water Street has a bunch of new concepts, too.
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You can once again dine at Safety Harbor icon Pizzeria Gregario
And yes, you can still get Gregario’s famous “garlic schmoo” (garlic, olive oil, salt, lemon) to dip your crust in.
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Los Angeles’ Dave’s Hot Chicken is looking to open eight Tampa Bay locations
And the owners of Tampa’s Fuzzy’s Tacos are helping out.
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Filipino bakery Red Ribbon opens first Florida location this week in Pinellas Park
It’s right next to Jollibee.
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Empty Ybor City lot will soon feature Sterling Cigar Lounge & Bar, Airbnb rentals and a restaurant
The infill concept will be sandwiched between 7-Eleven and Ink Spot tattoo parlor.
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Kojak’s has a new location, Michelin stars coming to Tampa, plus more local foodie news
Sadly, (swah-rey) is closing soon in St. Pete.
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King of the Coop’s new St. Petersburg location will open this year
Late this month or just in time for Christmas.
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The Crane, a St. Pete steak and seafood concept to open next year
It’s taking over the Wig Villa space on Central Avenue.
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St. Petersburg is getting a Portillo’s near Tyrone Square Mall
It’ll have a drive-thru, too.
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Tampa’s third Fresco y Más grocery store will open near Clair-Mel City
It’ll be equipped with a butcher, bakery, and cafe.
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Gulfport restaurant Pia’s is expanding into Tutto Bene and rebranding as ‘Pia’s Veranda’
Owners of Tutto Bene and Gulfperk coffee are moving to Canada.
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Four new restaurant concepts are coming to Water Street Tampa
The new additions join a growing list of roughly 11 other recently signed concepts in Water Street.
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Poke bowl concept SweetFish is now open in downtown Tampa
The restaurant just celebrated its soft opening.
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District South Kitchen & Craft opens next week in South Tampa
It’s the sister concept to Channelside’s District Tavern.
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Sprouts will open a new Tampa location at University Mall
The 23,000 sq. ft. location RITHM@Uptown.
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Hyde Park is getting a Sweetgreen, Halloween parties, and more Tampa Bay foodie news
Mayday Ice Cream coming to Ybor City, too.
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Chipotle is bringing three drive-thrus, called ‘Chipotlanes,’ to Tampa Bay
Fast-casual bowls and burritos just got even faster.
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Downtown St. Pete bakery Swah-rey closing both locations next month
Fans can still place full cake orders through Nov. 7.
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New St. Pete vegan restaurant will bring ‘Good Intentions’ to downtown next year
It’s the culinary love child of Black Radish Grocer, Golden Dinosaur and Nah Dogs.