Cheeky's, a fish and chicken bar, is coming to the Grand Central District

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Cheeky's, a fish and chicken bar, is coming to the Grand Central District

Cheeky’s, a raw bar and seafood grill with classic fried chicken, will debut in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District in mid-2024.

The new concept will be located at 2823 Central Avenue in a portion of the building formerly home to China Finders, a specialty china shop which closed earlier this year after more than 30 years in business.

Cheeky’s is being brought to life by Tampa native Nate Siegel, co-founder of Tampa’s award-winning Willa’s, a neighborhood restaurant and bar, and Willa’s Provisions, a casual all-day café.

“Coming to St. Pete is a dream come true, and opening a new little place along Central Avenue like Cheeky’s is so exciting,” said Siegel. “This is already such a special community, and I am honored to become a small part of it alongside my friends at Bandit, Baba, Wild Child. and more.” 

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Sarasota tapas and wine bar Bohemios to open in downtown St. Pete

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Sarasota tapas and wine bar Bohemios to open in downtown St. Pete

Bohemios, a tapas restaurant and wine bar that debuted five years ago in Sarasota, is planning to open a downtown St. Petersburg location in early February.

It will be located in the former BurgerFi on the ground floor of the Camden Central Apartments at 875 Central Avenue. The restaurant will be next to Tweeds, a custom menswear and suit shop, and Top Buttons, an upscale pre-owned women's boutique, which were both previously announced on St. Pete Rising. 

The name, Bohemios, is Spanish for “Bohemian”, a free, easygoing lifestyle focused on art, music, and spirituality.  "A perfect fit for St. Petersburg,” said Bohemios owner Ronaldo Zeledon in a conversation with St. Pete Rising.

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Pan-Asian steakhouse Fortu is now open in downtown St. Pete

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Pan-Asian steakhouse Fortu is now open in downtown St. Pete

Fortu, a pan-Asian restaurant and steakhouse, quietly opened a few weeks ago at 95 Central Avenue on the ground floor of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg.

The space had been occupied since 1997 by Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant, which moved to 332 Beach Drive NE, formerly home to The Moon Under Water, in 2021. 

According to the Fortu website, the restaurant seeks to elevate the Pan-Asian dining scene “with our lush environment and buzz-worthy bites.” Its traditionally prepared dishes are made using locally sourced seafood and other ingredients.

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Pilates gym [solidcore] to join the EDGE District in 2024

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Pilates gym [solidcore] to join the EDGE District in 2024

A Pilates gym with over 110 locations in more than 25 states is coming to the EDGE District of downtown St. Petersburg. The St. Pete [solidcore] will be the sixth to debut in the Sunshine State and the first on the Gulf Coast.

According to a news release, [solidcore] has leased 2,142 square feet on the ground level of The Moxy by Marriott Hotel, under construction at 1234-1246 Central Avenue. The gym will be open to hotel guests and the public.

The 1.6-acre, 163-key Moxy Hotel, a key part of the mixed-use EDGE Collective, is a joint venture between Miami-based PTM Partners and Fort Lauderdale-based and DoveHill Capital Management. 

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Tweeds Suit Shop to bring custom menswear to Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete

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Tweeds Suit Shop to bring custom menswear to Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete

A clothing store with locations in Sarasota and Tampa that specializes in custom suits, dress shirts, and coats for men is expanding to St. Petersburg and will open a retail location on the ground floor of the Camden Central Apartments at 855 Central Avenue Suite C in downtown St. Pete.

According to Tweeds Suit Shop owner Donald Carlson, the store is on track to open by March 1st, although he told St. Pete Rising that he hopes to be up and running sooner than that. Tweeds will open next to another clothing store, an upscale pre-owned women's boutique named Top Buttons, which is also expected to open in 2024.

“What I’m going to do with this space will be amazing,” he said. “It’s 1,500 square feet. It will be above and beyond and can’t wait to introduce Tweeds to the residents of St. Pete.”

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