Bellies Kitchen to Open in Seffner, FL

Bellies Kitchen, a Southern comfort food restaurant, will open in Seffner, Florida on March 1st. The new restaurant aims to meet growing local demand for Southern cuisine.

- The restaurant is a family-operated venture led by owner Shelby Lovely, who has worked in the restaurant industry since she was 13, alongside her brothers, Dylan Lovely and Christopher Logan. - The grand opening on March 1st will be a community-focused soft launch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring free food and family-friendly activities like bounce houses. - Bellies Kitchen will be located at 11204 E M.L.K JR BLVD and will have seating for 68 guests. - The restaurant aims for a "family member's house" atmosphere in its interior design and layout to complement its home-cooked Southern comfort food. - The menu will feature Southern classics like chicken and waffles and fried chicken, with a standout item being the "Hillbilly Skillet," which includes a mix of meats and vegetables over home fries with cheese and eggs. - This is the first restaurant ownership venture for Shelby Lovely. - The restaurant will operate seven days a week, with daily hours from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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