Jason Bryant said he wanted to create more than just a new bar when he opened The Catalyst on the Deuces. He and his business partners have accomplished that mission.
The speakeasy-esque lounge and restaurant, colloquially known as “the Cat,” celebrates its second anniversary this weekend. Getting to this point was no easy task, as the business has endured typical growing pains and some that are unique to South St. Petersburg.
“Despite the little turbulence you get with people drinking and just kind of Southside St. Pete stuff, we’re still sticking to what we set out to be, which is a catalyst in that neighborhood,” Bryant said. “And making sure people know there’s something to do over here…