Tyler Perry star opening new restaurant out of Seminole Heights' former Social House space

If you’re one of Tyler Lepley’s 920,000 Instagram followers, you may have noticed the actor teasing the opening of his new restaurant—which just happens to be located right here in Tampa.

Lepley's Kitchen & Lounge will soon debut at 6310 N Florida Ave. out of Seminole Heights' former Social House space, which quietly closed earlier this year.

It’s unsure exactly when Social House shuttered its doors, although the business confirmed the closure in mid-July, right around the time that Lepley first promoted the opening of his debut restaurant and lounge on social media.

Last week, the actor posted that his restaurant was hiring for both back of house and front of house positions, so the grand opening of Lepley's Kitchen & Lounge may not be too far away.  There's no set opening date in sight for the new concept, although its social media says that it's slated to debut sometime this fall.

While it’s unsure what type of cuisine Lepley’s will serve, the restaurant promises “incredible vibes, beautiful people and a new culinary standard.” If you’re driving past the former Social House on Florida Avenue any time soon, you’ll also notice that the once-gray building is now a vibrant blue.

While there are no apparent ties between the Philadelphia-born actor and the Tampa Bay area, Lepley is known for his work on the Tyler Perry-produced drama “The Haves and the Have Nots,” in addition to reoccurring roles on shows like “P-Valley” and “Harlem,” according to his IMDB page.

For the latest information on this new Seminole Heights concept, head to its Instagram at @lepleystampa.

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