Formerly occupied by Iberian Rooster, which shuttered in 2021, the space at 475 Central Avenue N in Downtown St. Petersburg will soon be home to a new restaurant and lounge concept from Hunger Thirst Group.
Recent coverage by the Tampa Bay Times describes the new restaurant, which is called Concrete Jungle, as “a two-story Tulum, Mexico-inspired bar and restaurant with a downstairs lounge.”
“It’s been a long process, but it’s been really cool to be able to bring my vision to life,” Hunger and Thirst Group owner Stephen Schrutt says in the coverage (which cites a recent news release). “I think the two levels of the space really help bring the duality of the concept together. It’s a place that people can enjoy no matter the time of day.”
With seating for a combined 150 guests indoors and outdoors, the restaurant will offer a menu from executive chef Jason Gordon, featuring “lighter and healthier items including jackfruit flautas, charred watermelon, wood-fired fish of the day, and dishes inspired by Tulum and the Yucatán Peninsula.”
No opening has yet been announced for Concrete Jungle. You can keep up with the opening by following @concretejunglestpete on Instagram.
