Jillian Frers, the longtime owner of the Chattaway restaurant in St. Petersburg’s Old Southeast, will be given a Distinguished Citizen Award at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
The Chattaway has been up for sale and is under contract; manager Amanda Kitto, Frers’ daughter, says the last day will most likely be Aug. 3.
“The Chattaway is not only a St. Pete favorite,” said Councilmember Gina Driscoll, “it’s part of what defines our city – a place where neighbors gather, new friends are made, and community is built. The Distinguished Citizen Award honors Jillian’s contributions to our city’s great heritage.”…