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New Asian concept, Mangosteen, will open in St. Petersburg this month
It’s next to Boutique and Pacific Counter.
Openings & Closings
Learn what’s changing in the local Bay area restaurant scene at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
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St. Petersburg’s first Foxtail Coffee location is now open
Find it near Historic Round Lake Park.
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Kingsford Fire Grille, branded after the charcoal company, opens in Tampa next week
Yes, it’s branded after the charcoal company.
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Duckweed Urban Grocery will open a new location in Tampa’s North Hyde Park
Official offerings are TBA, but Duckweed is known for its health-conscious selections that cater to diets of every kind—including vegan and keto.
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Mammamia Gelato Italiano is now open in downtown St. Pete
The dessert space’s brand originated in Naples, Italy and has franchise locations worldwide.
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The Battery, a new concept from owners of C House, is now open in downtown Tampa
It’s at Sparkman Wharf, y’all.
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Popular St. Petersburg venue Hideaway Cafe is closing
“Now would be the time to come and take it all in while you still can,” wrote Kelly.
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‘Shark Tank’ famous Big Shake’s Hot Chicken and Fish opening soon near University of Tampa
There’s a giant Derek Donnelly mural on the side.
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New Tampa First Watch location opens on Westshore next week
The 3,764-square-foot stand-alone building has open air dining options and serves alcohol, a relatively new addition to the company’s offerings.
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Citrus Park favorite Ballyhoo Grill is closing this weekend
Everything’s for sale, too.
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Tampa’s Cass Street Deli will open a new location in St. Petersburg
Torres, who also owns Blind Tiger Cafe, purchased the original 1331 W. Cass St location in June of 2019.
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South St. Pete’s 22 South Food Hall officially reopens next month
Last month saw a closure and re-opening announcement within one week.
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UK Asian restaurant chain Wagamama opening first Florida location at Water Street Tampa
It expects to be open early next year.
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Tampa Bay’s beloved Pop Goes the Waffle is opening a physical location in Gulfport
And owner Sara Fludd just earned a $10,000 female founders grant.
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Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing is moving into the old Brew Bus in Seminole Heights
Brew Bus moved out over the summer.
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St. Pete’s In Between Days, Florida’s first listening bar, is now open for dinner and drinks
If you see sake bottles on the front porch, just come on in.
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Metro’s new ‘Inclusivitea’ health center, adult retail shop and cafe is now open in St. Pete
It’s in the former home of Metro Retro and Retail.
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Shiso Crispy is bringing soup dumplings to a new food hall opening in St. Pete’s Edge District
The concept hopes to be open before 2022.
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New Lighthaus Beer Garden now open at downtown Tampa’s Sparkman Wharf
Its predecessor Fermented Reality closed just two weeks go.
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Coppertail’s new Bucs brew, free beer when Tampa Bay wins the Super Bowl again, plus more local foodie news
And other non-football related food scene news