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And Champion Pizza is now open out of Ichicoro's former space.

By Kyla Fields

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Openings Kōsen A unique fine dining concept will soon open its doors in Tampa Heights...

Tampa Heights is about to get a new omakase concept, Oktoberfest parties are here, and more local foodie news

Tampa gets another dining cruise, Alessi Bakery celebrates 111 years, and more local foodie news

And Izakaya Tori announced plans to open a Japanese pub in downtown Tampa.

By Kyla Fields and Colin Wolf

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New Japanese-style pub Tori Bar opening in former Fly Bar location in downtown Tampa

Tori Bar will focus on Japanese whisky, high balls, craft cocktails, grill skewers, sashimi and hand rolls.

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Fortu

332 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
A new upscale Asian fusion dining experience is coming to downtown St. Pete. Set to serve “elevated Pan-Asian cuisine,” the steakhouse will take over the old Ceviche location on Beach Drive. From Japanese whiskeys to wagyu beef, Fortu plans to emphasize on quality. The spot plans to open any day now.
Photo via @forturestaurant/Instagram

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Kissin' Cuzzins
951 34th St N, St. Petersburg, 727-323-3915
Kissin’ Cuzzins is known to generations of St. Pete locals as a go-to spot for breakfast and lunch serving classic, homestyle dishes and twists on diner favorites, including stacks of thick and fluffy pancakes (get the chocolate chip or sweet potato), egg benedicts and perfectly crispy and greasy hash browns. In January of 2023, the iconic resto changed hands, but is still the greasy spoon institution locals have come to love over the years.
Photo c/o Bill Tourtelot

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