Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opens on the 500 Block in Downtown St. Pete

Brick and Mortar Restaurant Opens on the 500 Block in Downtown St. Pete

For years, Tampa has arguably had a better selection of dining options than its brother across the bay, St. Petersburg.  Jason Ruhe and Hope Montgomery opened Brick and Mortar to the public last week, simultaneously elevating St. Pete’s culinary game.

The restaurant and catering company is located at 539 Central Avenue in Downtown St. Pete, taking over the parcel previously vacated by St. Pete Brasserie in September 2013. Holding 50 people inside and 17 on the patio outside, the space feels very intimate.The decor is flush with rustic charm.Raw unfinished wooden tables are lit up by vintage light fixtures hanging from the ceiling and natural sunlight spilling inside from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Pom Pom's Brings Wild Sandwiches & Tea to St. Pete

Pom Pom's Brings Wild Sandwiches & Tea to St. Pete

This Monday, your new favorite local eatery will open in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg: Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria.This marks Pom Pom’s second location, the other being in Orlando, where it enjoys a cult-like following. 

Walking into the brand new location, it quickly becomes apparent that this isn’t your average sandwich and tea shop.  You are immediately greeted by bright green and orange floors and royal blue walls adorned with local art.

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