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  "description": "Here’s what you may have missed in Hillsborough County’s restaurant news.",
  "path": "/4-coming-soon-hillsborough-county-restaurants-2/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-24T03:52:31.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.businessdebut.com",
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  "textContent": "Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening across Tampa, Brandon, Seffner and Lithia!\n\nGet the full story by clicking the links beneath each section.\n\n* * *\n\n## Charley’s Steak House — Tampa\n\nAddress: 1965 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607\n\nStatus: Targeting first quarter 2027 opening following relocation from its longtime Westshore site.\n\nWhat to expect: Roughly 15,000 square feet with seating for about 400 guests; expanded private dining rooms; covered arrival area; landscaped, oasis-style setting; larger version of the sought-after bar area.\n\nMenu highlights: Signature wood-fired steaks cooked over open pits, fresh seafood, house salads, and in-house baked bread with a focus on timeless consistency.\n\nHours: Expected to match the current Tampa location.\n\nWho’s behind it: Talk of the Town Restaurants hospitality group led by Clark Woodsby.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n## Better Blend — Brandon\n\nAddress: 955 East Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511\n\nStatus: Targeting June opening, with early July as the latest projected timeline.\n\nWhat to expect: Quick-service smoothie and bowl shop with limited seating; also serves as a hub for mobile “Blendmobile” smoothie bowl trucks operating across Tampa Bay.\n\nMenu highlights: Smoothies, smoothie bowls, and protein oat bowls with indulgent-style flavors like brownie batter and peanut butter pie designed to be high-protein and lower in sugar.\n\nHours: Planned daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (subject to change).\n\nWho’s behind it: Founder Isaac Hamlin with franchisees Mike and Hillary Faustini.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n## Don Jose’s Mexican Grill — Seffner\n\nAddress: 2006 South Parsons Ave., Seffner, FL 33584\n\nStatus: Soft opening soon.\n\nWhat to expect: Full-service Mexican grill with an optional cafeteria-style lunch hot table; remodeled space designed to feel welcoming for families and regulars.\n\nMenu highlights: Mexican and American breakfast plates, Tex-Mex favorites, weekend fresh tortillas and street tacos, plus tableside guacamole service.\n\nHours: Planned daily 6 a.m.–9 p.m. with breakfast service into late morning.\n\nWho’s behind it: Owned by Erika Moreno with Jose Monasterio as general manager.\n\nRead our full article.\n\n* * *\n\n## Smokin Oak Wood Fired Pizza & Taproom — Lithia\n\nAddress: 5607 Circa Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547\n\nStatus: Targeting late May to early June opening.\n\nWhat to expect: 2,400-square-foot restaurant with about 123 seats; indoor and patio dining; counter ordering; interactive self-pour tap wall experience.\n\nMenu highlights: Fresh, never-frozen wood-fired pizzas, build-your-own options including cauliflower crust, salads, breadsticks, and desserts.\n\nHours: Planned daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.\n\nWho’s behind it: Franchisees Lauren and Korey Hoger with a family-run approach and youth sports community focus.\n\nRead our full article.",
  "title": "4 Hillsborough County Restaurants Coming Soon [March 23,2026]",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-24T03:52:30.602Z"
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