Tessaโs Sweet Kafรฉ To Replace Gu Wei!
We always love it when readers let us know when they see new businesses opening or getting ready to open, even if itโs before weโre able to get the information ourselves.
Weโve previously told you that the Gu Wei Noodle House, which didnโt stay open for very long in the former location of Sukhothai on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. at Galbraith Rd. (across from the AMC 20 movie theater), was closed permanently, but we didnโt yet have any idea of what was planned to move into that space until Josephine Quah Browne sent us the picture (far right) on one of our Facebook posts announcing that the new restaurant will be called Tessaโs Sweet Kafรฉ, which (according to the sign and a couple of other posts on the โTampa Bay Asian Foodiesโ Facebook page) will feature Korean Street Food, Binsgu (although some spell it Bingsoo, see near right photo) and other Korean desserts.
Unfortunately, we werenโt able to find out too much additional information about what the new restaurant will serve (although boba teas and Korean fried chicken were among the items mentioned) or when Tessaโs Sweet Kafรฉ is expected to open, but of course, we plan to keep you posted! โ GN
VR Galaxy Lounge Entertainment Venue Opens In Tampa Palms!
Talk about an idea whose time has come โ the VR Galaxy Lounge has opened to rave online reviews (next to A Special Rose Florist) at 15355 Amberly Dr., in the Shoppes at Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms.
VR Galaxy Lounge is the brainchild of three long-time โgamersโ who recognized that although virtual reality gaming is readily available on peoplesโ home entertainment systems, there hasnโt been a place where those gamers could go out to enjoy the ever-growing selection of VR games.
According to VRGalaxyLounge.com, three guys named Joe, Larry and Tony grew up as gamers as far back as the original 1977 Atari 2600, and have all watched the industry evolve to where Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences are becoming more and more mainstream.
โThe VR industry is here and has unlimited potential. This is what drives the three of us…It is about becoming fully immersed in an experience whether that is traveling to Italy to see the Coliseum, swimming with sharks, traveling to space, meeting with co-workers or just hanging out with friends in a social environment…Our goal is to pass this experience on to all of you and bring you into the amazing and limitless world of VR.”
And, with its location in the same plaza with younger-skewing businesses like Peabodyโs Billiards & Games, Crunch! Fitness and a variety of restaurants, Joe, Larry and Tony would seem to have a virtual hit on their hands.ย
For more information, call (813) 374-4797. โ GN
Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood To Open!
Although we still do not have confirmation as to exactly when it will open โ the last we heard was late April, but we had no further updates at our press time โ thereโs no doubt that a lot of progress has been made at the Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar (photo above) which is getting close to moving into the former location of Kobรฉ Japanese Steakhouse in the Pebble Creek Collection.
Keep checking back on our โNeighborhood Newsโ Facebook page for the latest updates, but it looks like New Tampa will soon have a place featuring giant Alaskan king crab legs and other seafood favorites! โ GN ย