Pakistani, Indian Restaurant Grows Out Of South St. Pete Grocery Store

Naan Boti & Chai Shai, which got its start in a grocery store serving ready-to-eat meals, now has a separate restaurant, buffet in St. Pete.

Mastry’s Brewing, Old Key West Bar, Lolita’s: St. Pete Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Mastry’s Brewing, Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill, Lolita’s, Dirty Shirley, Taylor Sam’s.

Most Popular Brunch Spots In U.S. Include 9 FL Restaurants

Nine Florida restaurants are among the most popular brunch spots that can be a perfect treat for Mother's Day.

LALA, Black Radish, Baked In The Burg: St. Pete Restaurant News

In St. Pete-area restaurant, bar news: LALA expansion, Black Radish, Baked In The Burg, Crislip Café, Tasty Treats Café.

Intermezzo, Chief’s Creole Café, Sesh: St. Pete Restaurant News

In St. Pete-area restaurant, bar news: Intermezzo Coffee and Cocktails, Chief’s Creole Café, Sesh brewery, Munch’s Restaurant, Wine House.

Is Munch’s Reopening? St. Pete Eatery Teases Social Media Followers

Iconic St. Petersburg eatery Munch’s Restaurant & Sundries is staying mum on its plans but promises “this one’s going to be big.”

Crislip Café, Trophy Fish, Calida, Rose’s Coffee: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Crislip Café, Trophy Fish, Calida, Rose’s Coffee, WUSF’s Longest Table, BBQ and Blues Fest.

Barbouni At Baba, Red Mesa, OLIVIA, Sea Grapes: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Barbouni At Baba, Red Mesa, Café Ponte, OLIVIA, Sea Grapes.

$190K In Back Wages Recouped From St. Pete Restaurants: Dept. Of Labor

Red Mesa Restaurant and Red Mesa Cantina withheld workers’ wages to cover operating costs, violated other laws, U.S. Dept. of Labor said.

Baba On Central Launches New Raw Bar Concept, Closes Bakery

Barbouni brings a new raw bar concept to St. Pete, serving a range of seafood —​ shrimp, oysters, canned fish popular on Iberian Peninsula.

Hamburger Mary’s, CJ’s On The Island, Caribou Coffee: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Foodie Labs, Scooter Café, CJ’s On The Island, Caribou Coffee, Crane & Barrel, Hamburger Mary’s.

Tequila Daisy, Trip’s Diner, King State, Uncle Funz: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Tequila Daisy, Trip’s Diner, King State, Slice of Gulfport, Uncle Funz Provisions, Yaki-mono.

Nauti Duchess, Courigan’s, Rumba Island, Spinners: Restaurant News

In St. Pete-area restaurant news: John’s Pass Grille, Forbici, Localz, Caddy’s, Courigan’s, King State Lagerfest, Spinners, Nauti Duchess.

Melting Pot, Kissin’ Cuzzins, Torchy’s Tacos: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant news: Sunshine City Smokeout, Melting Pot, Kissin’ Cuzzins and Torchy’s Tacos.

Mutts & Martinis, Brick & Mortar, Pop Goes the Waffle: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Mutts & Martinis, Brick & Mortar, Italy Bottega, Red’s BBQ, Pinellas TacoFest, Cala, Roam.

El Cap, Voodoo Brewing, Herban Flow, BBQ, Crab Event: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant news: Voodoo Brewing, El Cap, Seed & Feed, Herban Flow, BBQ and Crab Cookoff.

Dr. BBQ, The Mill, Shiso Crispy, La Cabana: St. Pete Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant news: Dr. BBQ and The Mill close, La Cabana opening on Gandy Blvd., Shiso Crispy gets brick-and-mortar space.

St. Petersburg Restaurant Openings, Closings In 2022

Take a look at what opened, closed in St. Pete this year: Munch’s, Portillo’s, Doc Ford’s, Smokin’ J’s, Wilson’s, Lost & Found, Edge Eatery.

Restaurant News: Munch’s, Graze Craze, Glass Noodle, Perry’s Porch

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Munch’s Sundries, Graze Craze, Glass Noodle, Perry’s Porch, St. Pete Bacon & BBQ Festival.

Restaurant News: Porchettoni, Mixers, Five Bucks, Pete’s General

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Porchettoni, Mixers at Old Key West, Five Bucks, Pete’s General, Sparrow, Avid Brew Company.

For Sale: Popular Grand Central District Bar, Restaurant On The Market

Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill in St. Petersburg is for sale for $649,000.

Restaurant News: Doc Ford’s, Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, Lost & Found

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant, bar news: Doc Ford’s Rum, Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe, Lost & Found, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls.

Restaurant News: Drunken Taco, Five-O Donut, Bascom’s, Doormét

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant news: Bin 6 South, The Blend, Uptown Eats, Five-O Donut, Bascom’s, Doormét, Miracle at Mezzo, Thai-Am.

Restaurant News: Sea Critters, La Diperie, The Yard, Mazzaro’s Market

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant and bar news: 31 Grand, Crane & Barrel, The Yard, Mazzaro’s Market, Welcome to the Farm, Taqueria Moss.

Downtown Gentlemen’s Club Owners Opening Bar In Grand Central District

The owners of Omnia Blue, a downtown St. Pete gentlemen’s club, are opening a sports bar in the former Punky’s location, records show.

Hideaway Café, Urban Creamery, Independent Bar: Restaurant News

In St. Pete restaurant, bar news: Hideaway Café, Urban Creamery, Independent Bar, Cocktails on the Courts, 600 Block.

Independent Bar St. Petersburg Closing Its Doors In The Edge District

The Independent Bar’s owner is selling the building to Ryan Griffin with The Mandarin Hide and Trophy Fish, reports said.

CellarMasters, KPOT, Sweetgreen, Mochinut, Blue Beach: Restaurant News

In St. Pete restaurant, bar news: CellarMasters, KPOT, Sweetgreen, Mochinut, Wild Fork Market, Good Intentions, Made Fresh, PAW, Blue Beach.

Mercado, Annata, Hookin’ Ain’t Easy, Jolly Roger’s: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant and bar news: Mercado, Red Mesa, Annata, Allelo, Hookin’ Ain’t Easy, Jolly Roger’s.

Blockbuster-Themed Bar, Dr. BBQ, Fortu: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant and bar news: Dr. BBQ, Beerbusters movie bar, The Pearl Restaurant, Kahwa Coffee, Fortu.

Two Graces, Beach Theatre, Red Mesa Group: Restaurant News

In St. Pete-area restaurant, bar news: Two Graces, Beach Theatre, Torchy’s Tacos, Red Mesa Group, Mastry’s Brewing, Black Cattle Burger Co.

Topgolf, Munch’s Restaurant, Bad Mother Coffee: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant and bar news: St. Pete Cupcake Contest, Topgolf under construction, Munch’s for sale.

Uptown Snoballs, Punky’s, Baum Ave. Market, Meanchi’s: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg-area restaurant and bar news: Uptown Snoballs closing, Good Intentions opening, Punky’s sold, boutique hotel opening.

Punky’s Bar & Grill Sold In St. Pete, Sports Bar Moving In

An LGBTQ+ staple in St. Petersburg abruptly closed its doors Wednesday. An employee said a sports bar is taking over the space.

Ferg's Pirate Ship, O’Maddy’s Expansion, Zoie's: Restaurant News

In St. Petersburg restaurant news: Ferg’s pirate ship, Zoie’s in Grand central, Gulfport’s O’Maddy’s, The Oyster Bar, P.O.P Festival.

P.F. Chang’s, Karma, Smokin’ J’s, St. Pete Brewing: Restaurant News

In St. Pete-area restaurant, bar news: Karma Juice Bar, Half-Baked Potato, Pee-Pa’s Garage, St. Pete Brewing, P.F. Chang’s, Kissin' Cuzzins.

Smokin’ J’s Real Texas BBQ Restaurant Closes In Gulfport

After 13 years in business, Smokin’ J’s Real Texas BBQ has closed in Gulfport. The owners shared on Facebook that they plan to retire.

P.F. Chang’s To Go Concept Opening In St. Petersburg

The takeout-only concept P.F. Chang’s To Go is coming to St. Petersburg next year.

Kissin’ Cuzzins: St. Pete Eatery That Opened In 1961 Hits The Market

The owners of the Kissin’ Cuzzins restaurant, which dates back to the 1960s, have listed both the business and the property for $2.49M.

Karma Juice Bar & Eatery Leaving St. Pete's Edge District Aug. 1

​The healthy eatery will operate two new St. Pete locations ​—​ one on 4th Street, which has already opened, and another on Beach Drive.