4 new restaurants open on Treasure Coast, 4 closed
In case you missed any of the articles about new and closed restaurants that TCPalm previously posted throughout this month, here's a roundup with links.
Click each "read the full story" link for the name, location, hours, photos, menu highlights, signature dishes and more information about the restaurants. Some articles include exclusive interviews with the chefs and/or owners. Some articles are free and some require a subscription.
All things food: New restaurants, reviews, inspections & best bets for all occasions
OPENED
Thai native uses grandma's recipes
A native of Thailand has opened a new restaurant to share her grandmother’s recipes. The Asian food restaurant combines cuisines from Thailand and Japan because she added sushi rolls to the menu. Her son, who’s the chef, previously worked in New York City and learned how to make sushi. Read the full story.
Distillery with pizza, empanadas, tapas
A new restaurant that includes a distillery and cigar bar has finally opened after about a year of delays. The restaurant’s menu features shareable food and tapas-like items that people can eat while having a conversation. Read the full story.
New York bagel shop with pretzels
A father and daughter, who didn’t know the other existed until last year, have opened a bagel shop. The co-owner was in the bagel business for 25 years, owning shops in New York, New Jersey and North Carolina. He had just sold his last bagel shop to retire when he discovered he had a daughter. Read the full story.
Healthy hangout, protein shakes
A young couple has opened a healthy hangout with protein shakes and pre-workout and energy drinks. They want customers to be able to enjoy a game on the TV while having a protein shake, a pre-workout drink before the gym or a daily nutritional refresher. Read the full story.
CLOSED
Downtown market, grocery store
A new cafe and grocery store in downtown Fort Pierce closed after only three weeks. The owner cited a one-two punch: unexpectedly slower sales and higher equipment costs. Read the full story.
Landmark barbecue is gone
The Treasure Coast has lost a landmark barbecue since 1991, as the restaurant and food truck that served it have closed. The corner-lot restaurant had outdoor seating, limited indoor seating, a drive-thru for takeout orders and a smoker that often blanketed the area with the tantalizing smell of barbecue. Read the full story.
Restaurant, wine bar closes
A downtown restaurant that featured drag shows has closed. It also had nightly live performances and events, such as a saxophonist, "buck a shuck" oysters and a DJ every Friday. Read the full story.
Polish restaurant, hot dog joint
One of the best hot dog joints on the Treasure Coast closed Oct. 13. It was one of only four Polish restaurants in the tri-county area.
Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter and columnist dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Follow her on Twitter @TCPalmLaurie and Facebook @TCPalmLaurie. Email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at profile.tcpalm.com/newsletters/manage.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: New restaurants: 4 open in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie
