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Pig Beach BBQ fills prime waterfront location that's been vacant for 7 years

Pig Beach BBQ has finally opened its doors and welcomed a new barbecue-fueled chapter for the two-level, 14,000-square-foot building on the riverfront

The building — formerly home to Tumbleweed TexMex Grill and Doc’s Cantina — hasnt had a tenant in seven years.

The owners of the popular Gowanus barbecue joint Pig Beach announced they will be closing the doors to their flagship Brooklyn location on Dec. 30.

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When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Below, find what’s coming soon to a city near you.

Also open: Three new restaurants at the The Mall at Wellington Green. Meanwhile, Ellie's '50s Diner has closed in Delray Beach and Rob's Bageland has shuttered in Tamarac.

Other South Florida restaurants opening soon: Raising Cane’s, a chicken tender chain, is coming to Royal Palm Beach, while Just Pizza & Wing Co. is headed to Coral Springs later this summer.

In other South Florida restaurant news: Helena’s Coffee is now perking up Plantation, while Conch Cravings has opened in Delray Beach.

Other South Florida restaurants opening soon: Brewlihan, the first commercial meadery in Oakland Park.