Rock & Brews 26000 SR-56, Lutz KISS-themed chain restaurant Rock & Brews debuted in Lutz back in 2020, and since then you could argue that it indeed rocked and rolled all night (well, until midnight on Saturdays) and partied every day (even on Sundays). But those Crazy Crazy Nights have came to an end on March 23. Rock & Brews, which was co-founded by KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, first opened the 7,900 square-foot spot in the Wesley Chapel Town Center back in 2020. Now, the Rock & Brews building will be demolished to make way for hot dogs. According to Pasco County records, Chicago-based glizzy chain Portillo’s filed preliminary plans on Feb. 20 to take over the lot. Credit: Photo via Rock & Brews/Facebook

KISS-themed chain restaurant Rock & Brews debuted in Lutz back in 2020, and since then you could argue that it has indeed rock and rolled all night (well, until midnight on Saturdays) and partied every day (even on Sundays).

But those Crazy Crazy Nights are coming to an end.

This afternoon Rock & Brews announced on social media that the last day of service for the music-themed location, at 26000 SR-56, will be Saturday, March 23.

“It has been a great honor & privilege to serve the Wesley Chapel & Tampa community,” said the restaurant in the post. “Our team is thankful for everyone’s support over the past 4 1/2 years. We look forward to serving those who rock in the future at our other Florida locations in Oviedo, Orlando, & Kissimmee.”

Rock & Brews, which was co-founded by KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, first opened the 7,900 square-foot spot in the Wesley Chapel Town Center back in 2020.

Now, the Rock & Brews building will be demolished to make way for hot dogs.

According to Pasco County records, Chicago-based glizzy chain Portillo’s filed preliminary plans on Feb. 20 to take over the lot. The chain initially announced the opening of the Lutz location in December of 2024.

The new building will be slightly smaller, at 6,250 square feet, and include both indoor and outdoor seating, says the company. “We’re bun-believeably thrilled to announce that our newest Tampa-area restaurant is planned for Lutz.”

Portillo’s, which already has three locations in the Tampa Bay area, did not say exactly when the new Lutz outpost plans to debut.

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This article appears in Mar 6-12, 2025.