We were the first (or among the first) to tell you about the planned openings of Culver’s, Cheddars and Pollo Tropical in the Cypress Creek Town Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI), near the Tampa Premium Outlets (TPO) mall, but the news and rumors are still flying about other eateries that are on their way.
Although we haven’t been able to get confirmation from the company’s home office, we have been told that the popular Mellow Mushroom pizza & more chain is planning to open in the same area.
We have confirmed, however, through the Pasco County website, that a new Longhorn Steakhouse also will be built in the area.
Also, we were the first to tell you that Irish 31 is being built next to Panera Bread at the Shops at Wiregrass mall and now, we’re both happy and sad to announce that City Grill, located in the Wesley Chapel Village Market at S.R. 54 and Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., has been sold.
Owner Eth (aka Eric) Thueltrouve told me just before we went to press that City Grill (which was still open at our press time) will be re-branded as an O’Brien’s Irish Pub, which has popular locations all over the Tampa Bay area, including Carrollwood, Brandon and others.
Thueltrouve says the new owner has a successful O’Brien’s in Plant City and we’re happy that it also is a place known for karaoke and live bands. We’ll keep you posted.
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