LARGO — The East Bay Drive corridor is experiencing a dining renaissance, with several new restaurants either recently opened or preparing to debut this fall.
The transformation could make the intersection of East Bay Drive and Belcher Road a new dining hotspot. Dank Burrito, a North Carolina-based chain that started as a food truck in 2014, plans to open at 4001 East Bay Drive in the former Boston Market location. The restaurant, known for its “90s hip-hop vibe” and fresh ingredients, has expanded from the Carolinas into Florida.
Across the street at East Bay Plaza, Eddie’s Bar and Grill is converting the former Fat Cat Tavern space. The Dunedin-based sports bar chain is adding its signature tropical décor to fill a gap in casual dining options in an area dominated by Applebee’s, Chili’s and Outback Steakhouse…