Chef Andrew Duncan and sommelier Danielle McCoy are turning Baba's main dining room into an Iberian restaurant built on the food and wine of Spain and the Basque Country. Baba, one of St. Pete's most respected kitchens since 2019, closed on July 3, 2026 for the remodel.
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Expected opening2027
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