Luv Child (516 S Howard Ave) announced its closure on July 12 on Instagram. The final day of operation will be July 28. Here’s the full announcement from the team:
“After careful consideration, we have decided to permanently close our doors at Luv Child, with our last day of service being Sunday, July 28th. We have cherished every moment spent serving you and are incredibly grateful for your unwavering LUV and support. Thank you so much for being a part of our journey”
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Jay Luigi, a popular Italian restaurant in neighboring St. Pete will open in its place. No specific opening timeline has been revealed yet. 
A new Italian eatery in South Tampa
“Gather round and get ready to enjoy your favorite Italian dishes in Soho,” wrote the ownership team behind Jay Luigi.
Must-try dishes at Jay Luigi include:
- Suppli: rice balls, artichoke, grana Padano, fermented lemon
- Crispy Basil Parm Tenders
- Traditional Meatball Sandwich: Jimmy’s famous meatballs made with beef, pork, grana padano, tomato, provolone, and mozzarella
- Cacio E Pepe Caserecce: spaghetti, panko, cracked pepper, grana padano
- Nevaeh Pizza: tomato, house-made mozz, ezzo all-natural pepperoni, parsley
- Fungi Bowl: white wine, mixed mushroom, herb, panko crumb, grana padano
Follow Jay Luigi on Instagram to learn more.
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