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Hot Spot Diner Opens in St. Pete

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Hot Spot Diner: A New Flavor in St. Pete - John Hazakis, a seasoned restaurateur, opens Hot Spot Diner in St. Petersburg, serving breakfast and lunch with a focus on hearty classics and Greek favorites. Inspired by Tampa Bays sunny weather and the chance to work alongside his brother, John brings his family tradition to a new location.

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Hot Spot Diner Opens in St. Pete

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Tampa Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hot Spot Diner Opens in St. Pete. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00Tababay's story is making news on March 3rd, a new diner called Hotspot just opened its doors in St. Petersburg on Tyrone Boulevard. Owned by experienced restaurateur John Hazakis, it serves breakfast and lunch every day of the week in a spot they used to house a first watch. John got his start running diners back in Pennsylvania when he was only 18 years old. Over the years he built up a collection of nine spots, especially around the Philadelphia area, making it a real family tradition. He decided to bring his expertise to Tampa Bay for two big reasons, the fantastic sunny weather with no snow and the chance to cook right next to his. Brother Paul, even if they do not always see eye-to-eye, the menu focuses on hardy breakfast classics like corn, beef, hash, skillets, plus traditional Greek favorites such as spinach, pie, and gyros all in. Generous portions. Locals can now stop by at 4045. Tyrone boulevard north any day for a taste of that authentic diner vibe with a Florida twist. This story is made

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