The former Hofbrauhaus in downtown St. Pete could be transformed into a massive food hall. The St. Pete Catalyst reports that Nuri Erol purchased the space in a $7.1 million deal. 

Erol operates multiple Wiseguy Pizzerias and envisions transforming the multi-level restaurant space into an expansive, 17,000-square-foot food hall. 

The space at 123 4th St S was originally the Tramor Cafeteria. The self-proclaimed largest and finest cafeteria in Florida served over 5,000 meals daily. The original interior offered a tropical Spanish atmosphere with orchestral music and entertainment. The concept originally opened in 1930, and at one point was used as a cafeteria for staff by the Tampa Bay Times. 

In 2015, Hofbrauhaus took over and turned the space into a sprawling German Beer Hall. 

Official plans for the space, including potential food hall vendors, and opening timeline are still TBA. 

This is an ongoing story and the article will be updated as more details become available. 

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