Chef Robert Hesse is bringing twisted grilled cheese sandwiches to St. Pete Beach. The Fo’ Cheezy Twisted Meltz Food Truck as been slinging some of the most stacked and celebrated sandwiches on the beach – we’re seriously melting over them.
The brick and mortar location at 6305 Gulf Boulevard will officially open its doors for 50% dine-in, and takeout on July 31. During the grand opening weekend (July 31-August 2) any diner that takes a selfie in front of their favorite indoor or outdoor mural or artwork and posts it as a check in on any platform and shows the post at the register will receive a gift card for a free triple O.G. grilled cheese on your next visit.
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The two-time Hell’s Kitchen competitor, and Food Network Star wants his concept to pay it forward. Hesse plans to donate 2% of all gross sales to troubled youth of the greater Tampa Bay Area as part of his No Child 86’d initiative.
Making a debut at Flying Boat Brewing
You can get your first taste of Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz on March 18 at Flying Boat Brewing, 1776 11th Avenue North. The festivities begin at 5pm and run until 11pm. During the debut, Inside Edition will be filming for a feature on Chef Robert Hesse.
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The exterior of the full-service restaurant features incredible mural art by the prolific Vitale Brothers.
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Cuban melts and bacon pops
Hesse has already teased a few of the savory melts diners can expect. A giant Cuban War Pig Melt pays homage to the Tampa Bay area’s favorite treat. A Skrimp Pimp Melt brings tasty shrimp to the pressed sandwich fray.
Addictive additions to the menu include bacon dog pops, waffle crispy chicken tenders, and Fo’Cheezy Mac.
The goal is to create chef-inspired comfort food. Hesse wants to be a trendsetter in the culinary world with its innovate “Not Yo Mama’s” melts.
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From street-to-table at Fo’Cheezy
Diners can expect to enjoy street-to-table eats. Fo’Cheezy prides itself on using high quality, locally sourced ingredients, from artisan breads to the best from dairy farms.
The idea for the restaurant came to Hesse while working Netflix Studio sets in New Mexico. He also provided funky grilled cheese pop ups for celebs ahead of returning to the ‘Burg.
Want to learn more? Follow Fo’Cheezy Twisted Meltz on Facebook and Instagram, and see more of the menu on the restaurant’s website.
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