St. Petersburg has no shortage of coffee shops, but a new one opening at 2210 Central Avenue, in the heart of the Grand Central District, offers java with a twist.

Pour and Decor, owned by Gabrielle Cuccaro, is one part coffee shop and one part home decor boutique, with a small art and furniture gallery located in the back. She hopes to have the store open within the next couple of months, “preferably by the end of the year,” she said.

Cuccaro is a St. Pete native born and raised, whose parents own the popular Mazzaro’s Italian Market at 2909 22nd Avenue North. As a teenager, she worked at Mazzaros as well as three local retail boutiques but developed a desire to start her own business.

St. Petersburg residents who’ve adopted a gluten-free diet by choice or necessity now have another option for buying locally-made baked goods, thanks to the opening of Adieu-glu at 1942 1st Avenue South, next to Pinellas Ale Works Brewery, in the Grand Central District.

Founded by Debra Cooper, who in 2004 was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that makes the body intolerant of gluten, Adieu-glu offers a wide range of artisan breads, bagels, and sweet treats, in addition to organic pantry items such as chocolate chips, sea salt, and butter that home bakers can use to make their own gluten-free creations. 

“We use a gluten-free, wild sourdough starter in our artisan loaves that even our gluten-consuming customers find superior in taste and quality,” says Cooper in an interview with St. Pete Rising.

It’s time to shine up your cowboy boots, St. Petersburg! Ride ‘Em Cowboy quietly opened on Sunday at 2451 Central Avenue, in the heart of the city’s Grand Central District.

The country bar occupies the 3,420-square-foot space that was formerly the home of Mixers at Old Key West Bar & Grill, which closed in June.

“We will have live music here Thursday through Sunday,” said Owner Greg Mikurak in an interview with St. Pete Rising. “We have live bands and DJs lined up for the next two weeks.”