5 new restaurants open on the Treasure Coast, but 1 restaurant closes

Laurie K. Blandford, Treasure Coast Newspapers
·2 min read

In case you missed any of the articles about new restaurants that TCPalm previously posted throughout this month, here's a roundup with links to that subscriber content.

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.

All things food: New restaurants, reviews, inspections & best bets for all occasions

A new Jamaican restaurant features a variety of Caribbean food, including jerk chicken with rice and peas and steamed vegetables.
A new Jamaican restaurant features a variety of Caribbean food, including jerk chicken with rice and peas and steamed vegetables.

Caribbean couple opens Jamaican restaurant

A Caribbean couple wanted to bring a taste of their islands to the Treasure Coast. He’s from St. Thomas, Jamaica; she’s from the Bahamas. They hired two Jamaican chefs. The menu is full of traditional dishes and authentic flavors, but they also put their own twist on the food. Read the full story.

A new Mexican restaurant serves traditional Mexican food, including enchiladas.
A new Mexican restaurant serves traditional Mexican food, including enchiladas.

Mexico City father-son live the dream

A father and son have realized a lifelong dream of opening a restaurant. They’re from Mexico City and moved to New York about 30 years ago before they ended up in Florida about 10 years ago. They previously worked in the restaurant industry for years and described their menu as traditional Mexican food. Read the full story.

A new restaurant features an Italian menu that includes chicken Parmesan with herbed breadcrumbs, marinara and mozzarella.
A new restaurant features an Italian menu that includes chicken Parmesan with herbed breadcrumbs, marinara and mozzarella.

Chef honors adopted Italian family

Kyle G pays homage to his adopted Italian family with his sixth Treasure Coast restaurant. Authentic dishes include veal saltimbocca, chicken marsala and chicken Milanese. The classic homemade lasagna features pasta sheets rolled out and baked fresh daily. Pizzas also feature fresh-baked dough. Read the full story.

A new restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine features a Korean barbecue rice platter.
A new restaurant with authentic Vietnamese cuisine features a Korean barbecue rice platter.

Build your own bowls

A Vietnamese family has moved its restaurant from Vero Beach to South Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce. You can build your own bowls of pho, rice or noodles by picking your broth and proteins. Optional sides include fresh basil, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapeno and lime. Read the full story.

A new restaurant has opened with açaí bowls and other healthy food options.
A new restaurant has opened with a?aí bowls and other healthy food options.

A?aí bowl cafe opens 2nd location

A health food restaurant with a?aí bowls has expanded to a second location in Port St. Lucie. The original location is in downtown Fort Pierce. The owner blends a?aí berries with only minimal slices of banana and strawberry so they don't overpower the a?aí flavor, then adds granola, honey and blueberries. Read the full story.

Fast-food chain closes

Checkers, the fast-food chain for burgers and shakes, closed its only Fort Pierce location at 2050 S. U.S. 1. Company officials did not respond to TCPalm's request for comment. The four remaining locations are:

  • 1495 U.S. 1, Vero Beach

  • 10461 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie

  • 1298 S.W. Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie

  • 3483 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart

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: 5 open in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie

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