The Tampa Bay area’s restaurant scene has been exploding with new concepts over the last few weeks. If you haven’t had a chance to explore them, time to make a summer bucket list of the new joints that will ruin all hopes of that beach body.  Here are some of the latest restaurants that have debuted, and a handful of ones on the way.

Pete’s General Store 495 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-440-6183 Since its opening in April, locals have been raving about Pete’s General Store’s signature bagels. The general store, which aims for waste consciousness as well as convenience, is inspired by the weekend markets in Tampa and the bodegas of New York. While the store is mainly grab-and-go, outdoor seating with string lighting and picnic tables are available if you want to kick back with a beer and stay a while. Photo via Pete’s General/Facebook
Baum Mi By La V 1113 Baum Ave. N St. Pete, 727-379-1100 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The new concept at Baum Ave Market offers boba tea, Baum mis, fresh fruit smoothies, salads, spring rolls, and rice noodle bowls. Quick grab-and-go snacks include roasted seaweed, energy bars, and wafers. Plus, all offerings can substitute meat for tofu. Photo via Baum Mi By La V/Facebook
Aloha Ansley Hawaiian Fusion 1931 West Bay Dr. Suite B, Largo, 727-953-3757 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Aloha Ansley serves up Hawaiian fusion-based offerings. Slide by to try dishes including poke bowls and Oahi sliders made up of three Hawaiian rolls loaded up with slow-cooked shredded chicken breast, Hawaiian vinegar-based slaw and home-made barbecue sauce. There is a limited wine and beer menu offered as well as a selection of sorbets for dessert. Photo via Aloha Ansley Hawaiian Fusion/Facebook
Boss Bitch Pizza Delivery through UberEats, DoorDash or Postmates OPEN FOR BUSINESS: This delivery only pizza service is all about getting what you want without the guilt and without sacrificing flavor. Boss Bitch Pizza’s pies are made with gluten-free vegan cauliflower crust and named for iconic women of history like The Jackie Kennedy, The Donatella and The Audrey Hepburn. Photo via BossBitchPizza/Instagram
The Cake Girl 13713 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, 813-360-0909 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Cake Girl herself, Kristina Lavallee, is known for her decadent cakes prepared for birthdays, weddings and special events as well as her two-bite cupcakes. Customers can also indulge in brownie sundaes and home-made ice cream. Photo via The Cake Girl/Facebook
Casita Taqueria 2991 66th St. N, St. Petersburg, 727-800-5469 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: This St. Petersburg favorite has a new location where you can grab some tacos with big flavor. Not to mention, the Mexican inspired taco joint has happy hour from 4 – 6 p.m. every week, Monday through Thursday. Photo via Casita Taqueria/Instagram
Chicken Salad Chick 4050 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, 813-501-6625 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The fast-casual restaurant has a new location in South Tampa. The fast-casual concept serves up a variety of classic chicken salad flavors with a twist, like the Fancy Nancy with Fuji apples, seedless grapes, and pecans. Customers can also choose from traditional, savory, spicy and nutty variations served as a scoop, sandwich or salad. Photo via Chicken Salad Chick/ Facebook
Clearwater Brewing Co. 1700 N. Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, 844-737-1700 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Established in 2017 by four beer aficionado friends, Clearwater Brewing Co. is pouring up it’s pints out of a renovated gas station. While the brewery itself doesn’t have a food menu yet, delivery orders from nearby barbeque joint, Homestyle BBQ, are available to customers. Photo via www.clearwaterbrewingcompany.com
Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina 2676 Bayshore Blvd., Suite H, Dunedin, 727-286-7637. OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dunedin has just debuted some authentic Mexican cuisine with the latest concept to hit the streets, Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina. The menu is loaded with various styles of tortas, enchiladas, burritos and chile rellenos; not to mention a street taco selection where you can choose from veggie, carne asada, or campechano as well as fish, chicken and/or shrimp. Photo via Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina/Facebook
Hometown Crepes 1113 Central Ave St. St. Pete, phone OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The made to order sweet and savory crepe offerings will be served the same hours as Baum Ave Market, closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday. One signature offering is the Nut’n But Love with a Nutella base, stuffed with crushed up nuts and drizzled with caramel. Photo via hometown_crepes/Instagram
Nitally’s 1163 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N St. Pete, 727-290-6166 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The new Thai-Mex fusion location in St. Pete offers indoor and outdoor patio seating, with an eclectic, bright aesthetic. Offerings range from Pad Thai and wide selection of curry dishes to tacos, burritos and fusion dishes like Panang Mole. Photo via Nitallys ThaiMex/Facebook
SOHO Juice Co. 500 S. Howard Ave. Tampa, 813-253-2653 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The fifth location of the juice joint debuted inside the Heights Public Market May 3. SOHO offers acai bowls, cold-pressed juice, juice cleanses, smoothies, vegan meals, and other plant-based snacks. Photo via SOHO Juice Company/Facebook
Stoned Pizza Italian Grille 4801 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, 727-273-8053 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: This chef-owned and operated Italian mom and pop restaurant may be on the new side, but the recipes go way back. Stoned Pizza serves up their slices Napoletana style, not to mention their variety of pastas, salads, chicken and shrimp, desserts, house baked ciabatta bread, beer and wine. Photo via getstonedpizza.com
The bier boutique 465 7th Ave. N St. Petersburg, 727-827-2691 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: With a total of 24 items on the menu ranging from soups, salads, burgers, and desserts, The bier boutique makes it all from scratch. The most popular item in the past for the restaurant has been their Bison bacon burgers. Photo via The Bier Boutique/Facebook
Baba 2701 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, 727-954-3406 COMING SOON: This bakery-restaurant mix will offer an Americanized take on Greek and Lebanese cuisine. The bakery will carry menu items like house-made pita bread, kebabs, sandwiches, Greek coffee and sometimes pastries (think baklava). As for the restaurant, diners should look forward to a mix of entrees and starters, plus a full-liquor bar with cocktails featuring hints of Lebanese and Greek inspiration. Photo via Baba on Central/Facebook
The Breakroom 33 N Garden Ave. Clearwater, 727-953-7614 OPEN FOR BUSINESS: This healthy fast-casual eatery will be serving up breakfast and lunch bowls, as well as pressed sandwiches and wraps. Customers will also have access to a loaded salad bar. Fitting of the name, the Breakroom will also be offering up free wifi and coffee daily. Photo via Courtest of The Breakroom
Park & Rec 290 S. Meridian Ave. Tampa COMING SOON: This popular downtown St. Pete watering hole will be debuting a second location of the adult playground with giant beer pong, DJs and retro arcade games in June. Menu offerings are planned to mirror the ‘Burg location, with over-the-top bar bite essentials and signature cocktails like the Party Pouch aka an adult CapriSun. Photo via Park & Rec DTSP/Facebook
Stones Throw 1910 N Ola Ave. Tampa, 813-328-3910 COMING SOON: New oyster bar Stone’s Throw was originally expected to open in Armature Works in late May, but after hosting a preview dinner at Boca Tampa on May 29th and dipping into June still yet to open, we can expect them to get shucking sometime later in the month. Photo via Stones Throw/Facebook
Bay Cannon Beer Company 2106 W. Main St. Tampa COMING SOON: Set to open in mid-July BCB will be the first brewery in Historic West Tampa since DeSoto Brewing shut down in 1936. Owners Matthew Juaire and Joe Simmons will be brewing up their signature selection of craft beers, including a Hazy Brut IPA and a Brut Belgian, in the renovated former theater. Photo via Bay Cannon Beer Company/Facebook
Datz 180 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, 727-202-1182 COMING SOON: With this Central Avenue location opening June 17, guests can expect the same menu offerings as Datz other locations, like the decadent Double D burger, complete with glazed doughnuts for buns, or the Cheesy Todd, with fried mac ‘n’ cheese discs sandwiching in fat patties. Not to mention colorful cocktails, and equally-as-creative vegetarian options. Photo via Courtesy of Datz
Mi Bello Ecuador Restaurante 4820 N Armenia Ave. Tampa, 813-769-9978 COMING SOON: Serving up colorful and authentic dishes ranging from seafood plates to llapingachos, aka fried potato patties, this new Ecuadorian restaurant has its grand opening on June 11. Photo via Mi Bello Ecuador Restaurante/Facebook