Gourmet grocery store opens new location at airport

ST. PETERSBURG — Mazzaro’s Italian Market, a popular St. Petersburg gourmet grocery store and cafe, has expanded to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, opening in the Gates 7-11 post-security departures area. 

According to a press release, the market will sell a selection of Mazzaro’s hot and cold sandwiches, flatbreads, locally roasted coffees as well as wine, beer and cocktails. 

“The restaurant looks stunning and will be a special gathering place for our passengers,” St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Director Tom Jewsbury states in the release. “Mazzaro’s is one of the most celebrated local brands in Tampa Bay. We are thrilled to welcome them to the PIE family.” 

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is often referred to as PIE, its airport code. A number of other restaurants and retailers — including Dunkin’, Market 361 and Sand and Sky by Hudson — have also opened recently at the airport.

“Bringing Mazzaro’s to PIE means travelers will get to have one last ‘taste of place’ before they depart our region,” Mazzaro’s owner Kurt Cuccaro states in the release. “We’re very proud to bring our restaurant to the airport and look forward to serving PIE travelers for many years to come.”