L’Moe’s (4201 Fourth St N, St. Petersburg) has been opened by chef/owner Dan Montgomery, former owner of The Brown Dog Café, which operated for 12 years in St. Pete. In keeping with the times, prices starting at 39 cents for a pepper-cheese corn muffin and run up to $10.89 for barbecued shrimp. Most entrees are under $9, black bean chili a welcome $2.39. The 54-seat restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner, Sunday brunch starts mid-July.

In New Tampa, Wood Fired is now open at 2822 Bearss Ave. in the Palms Shopping Plaza near the intersection of Bearss and Bruce B. Downs. Sounds like crispy, thin-crust, Napoli-style pies. Seems like a spate of newcomers in this arena, but I welcome all of them. I love that kind of pizza. Evidently, this newcomer is the brainchild of Peter Taylor, a 20-year pizza expert, consultant,and historian. (813) 240-0293. 
 
And just in time for last weekend's Pride Parade, the Queens Head has just opened in Grand Central District at 2501 Central Ave., by British-born owners Paul Smith and Darren Conner. They're aiming for a South Beach feel with outdoor lounge area. Chef Chris Greer is serving European-influenced food with some traditional English pub fare.