Vietnamese Coffee Shop Sets Opening Date In Grand Central District

A Vietnamese coffee shop serving matcha, phin-drip coffee, croffles and baguette sticks has set its opening date in Grand Central District.

Fast-Casual Italian Chain Reopening In Larger Downtown St. Pete Space

A fast-casual Italian restaurant that closed temporarily earlier this year is reopening just a few blocks away in downtown St. Pete.

New Edge District Gelato Shop Sets Opening Date

A dessert shop famous for its hand-shaped gelato roses is opening soon in St. Pete's Edge District. It's the brand's second FL location.

Iconic St. Pete Restaurant Closing After 75 Years

The sale of one of St. Pete’s longest-running restaurants is pending, and the eatery is expected to close after 75 years in business.

Family-Friendly Sports Restaurant Chain Opening West St. Pete Location

A family-friendly sports bar and restaurant chain is opening a second St. Pete location near Tyrone Square mall.

Farm-To-Table Chain To Reopen Flagship Restaurant In Downtown St. Pete

A fast-casual, farm-to-table chain is reopening its downtown St. Petersburg flagship restaurant after a $1.5M renovation, reports said.

National Cinnamon Roll Chain Opening St. Petersburg Location

Plant-based national cinnamon roll chain, which offers made-from-scratch treats, is celebrating its grand opening in St. Petersburg.

Vintage Trailer Park-Themed Bar Opening Soon In Downtown St. Pete

Trailer Daddy, a vintage trailer park-themed bar, is opening in the former Glamper space in downtown St. Petersburg.

Major Pizza Chain Closing 300 Locations: What To Know In FL

The chain said it also plans to lay off 7 percent of its corporate workforce as it aims to turn around declining sales. See FL impacts.

Brewery Introduces New St. Pete Pilsner, A USF-Themed Beer

A St. Pete brewery has developed a new beer, the St. Pete Pilsner, to raise funds and awareness for the USF brewery arts program.

Waterfront Mediterranean Restaurant Opening At Renovated St. Pete Hotel

A recently renovated hotel in south St. Pete welcomes a Mediterranean restaurant, its third culinary concept since relaunching in 2024.

Concrete Jungle, Tony D’s, Karma Kitchen, Say Coffee: Restaurant Openings, Closings

The latest St. Petersburg bar and restaurant news: Concrete Jungle, Cali Coffee, Tony D’s Sub Shop, Karma Kitchen & Bakery, Say Coffee House

Major Fast Food Chain To Close Hundreds Of Locations: What To Know In FL

The decision comes a year after the company said it planned to close 140 "outdated" stores in underperforming areas.

‘We Out’: St. Pete Wine Shop And Lounge Closes For Good

A St. Petersburg wine bar and bottle shop announced that it has closed for good after five-and-a-half years in business.

Chain Known For Chicken And Biscuits Sets Opening Date For First Tampa Bay-Area Location

A national chain known for its chicken and biscuits has set the opening date for its first restaurant in the Tampa Bay area.

Food Network Star Chef Opening Restaurant In St. Petersburg Development

Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian, who stars on the Food Network’s “Chopped,” is opening a new restaurant in St. Pete's Edge District.

Beloved St. Pete British Restaurant Reopening In Gulfport After Closing In 2021

A beloved Beach Drive British restaurant has found a new home in Gulfport about five years after closing its doors, owners said.

Sales Double After St. Pete Pour-Your-Own Wine Bar Adds Pour-Your-Own Bourbon Stations

An Historic Kenwood pour-your-own wine bar recently added pour-your-own bourbon stations to the mix, leading to an increase in sales.

National Chicken Chain Opens New Pinellas County Restaurant

A national chicken finger chain opened its 14th FL restaurant in St. Petersburg.

St. Pete British Pub Closing Its Doors Soon Gears Up For Final Days In Business

The Grand Central District restaurant will host a customer appreciation day with giveaways and a staff appreciation weekend.

New Soft-Serve Ice Cream Shop Celebrates Grand Opening In St. Pete

A new soft-serve ice cream shop that serves made-to-order desserts using whole, real fruits has opened in St. Petersburg.

New Brewery Opens Its Doors In Space Vacated By Downtown St. Pete Staple

A new brewery has opened in downtown St. Petersburg, taking over the space left vacant earlier this year by Cycle Brewing.

Tampa Bay-Area Bar Hosts Christmas In July Fundraiser For Toys For Tots

A piano bar in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District is hosting a Christmas in July fundraiser for Toys for Tots on July 26.

Tampa Bay-Area Coffee Chain Opens Drive-Thru Location In Pinellas County

A Tampa Bay-area coffee chain expanded in FLwith a new drive-thru location in northern Pinellas County.

Popular Pizza Food Truck Finds Permanent Home At St. Pete Bar

A mobile pizzeria that made a name for itself at Indie Flea and Mezzo Market is setting up permanently at a St. Pete craft wine, beer bar.

Beloved St. Pete Restaurant To Close Soon, Landlord Plans To Sell Building

A Grand Central District restaurant will close its doors this summer after the landlord decided not to renew its lease.

National Southern Fast-Food Chain To Open First Tampa Bay Area Restaurant

A Southern fast-food chain known for hand-breaded chicken is expanding in FL with its first Tampa Bay-area store in decades, a report said.

‘Smallest Bar In St. Petersburg’ Transforms Into Coffee Shop During The Day

An intimate downtown St. Pete beer and wine bar not far from city hall is now serving coffee during daytime hours.

National Bagel Chain Opens New Shop In Tampa Bay Area

A national bagel chain has opened its 15th shop in the Tampa Bay area in west St. Petersburg, near Tyrone Square.

Pour-Your-Own Wine Lounge In St. Pete Adds Bourbon To The Mix

The Study, a pour-your-own wine lounge in Historic Kenwood, now has a pour-your-own bourbon station.

Melting Pot Returns To St. Petersburg After Original Location Closes

The Melting Pot has returned to St. Petersburg after closing its original location on 4th Street N. in 2020 after more than 30 years.

Sunshine City Tavern, Melting Pot, Plate: St. Pete Restaurant News

The latest St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Sunshine City Tavern, Melting Pot, Mangosteen, Plate Sushi, Sip, Michelin Guide expansion.

Downtown St. Pete Restaurant, Bar Closing After 13 Years

The Avenue, a downtown St. Petersburg burger bar, is closing for good after 13 years in business.

Bohemios a Central Ave. Gem

Featuring an Eclectic Menu Blending Spanish and Latin Flavors

Michelin Restaurant Guide To Expand Into 3 New FL Cities In 2025

FL's Michelin Guide will expand to include restaurants in the greater Fort Lauderdale area, the Palm Beaches, the St. Pete-Clearwater area.

Pagoda Asian Grill Sets Opening Date In St. Pete

P.F. Chang’s sister company, Pagoda Asian Grill, will open its third location in the U.S. on Feb. 1 in St. Petersburg.

Another St. Pete Beach Restaurant Closes After Hurricane Flooding

PJ’s Oyster Bar in St. Pete Beach is closing after 18 years because of damages caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Squeeze Juice Works Closes Last St. Pete Location After 12 Years

The last Squeeze Juice Works location on 30th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg will shut down and be converted into a wellness center.

St. Pete Beach Restaurant Closes After Hurricane Damage

After 35 years in business, Woody’s Waterfront has closed for good because of flooding, damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

This FL Brewery Is Among 30 Best In U.S., Beer Pros Say

This Florida brewery is among the 30 best breweries in the country, according to a new survey of beer afficionados.

American Barbecue Styles: A State-By-State Guide

Meat expert Johnny Prime breaks down the country's distinct barbecue styles, from Kansas City burnt ends to North Carolina pulled pork.

The Secrets To Crafting A Great Burger

NYC meat expert Johnny Prime is here to help you step up your burger game this summer.