A New Bridge in Tampa: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening at Himes & Hillsborough

March 26th marked another step forward in Tampa.

The ribbon cutting at Himes & Hillsborough wasn’t just about opening a new location—it was about strengthening a market, building continuity across teams, and expanding opportunity within a community we’re committed to.

Hosted alongside the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, the opening brought together local leaders, partners, and team members from across our markets. Some traveled hours to be there.

That’s not required.

That’s culture.

The Strategy Behind the Growth

This location sits within an established Bridge footprint in Tampa.

And that’s intentional.

By building presence within a market, we strengthen brand awareness, create consistency for guests, and develop teams within a connected system—not isolated locations.

Each restaurant supports the next.

Each team strengthens the whole.

That’s how growth becomes sustainable.

Opportunity Where It Matters

Beyond strategy, this opening creates something more important: access.

Bridge Restaurant Group focuses on hiring locally and creating pathways for people ready to grow—whether they’re entering the workforce, building stability, or working toward leadership roles.

At Himes & Hillsborough, that also means serving a diverse community with bilingual team members who reflect the guests they serve.

Because connection matters.

And representation builds trust.

Partnership That Builds Communities

The Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce played a key role in this opening.

Their support reflects what responsible growth looks like—alignment with local institutions, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to long-term impact.

This isn’t a short-term presence.

It’s an investment in the community.

Culture You Can See

One of the strongest moments of the day wasn’t planned.

It was seeing team members show up for each other—traveling across markets, supporting the opening, and representing something bigger than a single store.

That’s what culture looks like at Bridge Restaurant Group.

It’s not stated.

It’s demonstrated.

Built through leadership.

Strengthened through trust.

And carried forward by people who choose to be part of it.

What Comes Next

Himes & Hillsborough is more than a new location.

It’s part of a larger vision—strengthening the Tampa market, developing leaders, and creating consistent experiences for both teams and guests.

Thank you to the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you to the community.

And thank you to every team member who made this opening possible.

This is how Bridge Restaurant Group grows:

With structure. With people. With purpose.