" Don't be scared about us being French, because we have an American chef."

Two new diners will open in downtown St. Petersburg this spring and eventually never close — not even for an hour.

At least, that's the plan.

The upcoming 2nd & Second, at the corner of and Second Street and Second Avenue N, and Diner24 DTSP, on First Avenue N across the street from Williams Park, are aiming to become the only 24-hour restaurants in downtown St. Petersburg.

Read more at the Tampa Bay Times.