LALA St. Pete will open a new location in Tampa

Popular karaoke bar and restaurant LALA St. Pete is expanding with a second location in Tampa. The concept will open in the former location of Cask Social Kitchen at 208 S Howard Ave.

LALA owner Lucas Herraiz said the goal is to open by the end of the year.

“We love the energy in Tampa ... especially in SoHo,” he said. “It’s exciting for us because we are offering a high-end karaoke experience and a food and drink menu as well. So I think it’s going to be a great fit for this area.”

The fare at LALA St. Pete includes charcuterie boards, burgers and tapas. Food and cocktails are served in the dining room, on the rooftop bar and in the private, themed karaoke rooms.

The concept in Tampa will be similar to the St. Petersburg location, with new and different themes in the karaoke rooms. Herraiz said they are working on a stronger, more high-end brunch.

Correction: An earlier version of this story said that Lucas Herraiz purchased the building at 208 S Howard Ave. He did not; he will be the new tenant there.