For those familiar with the businesses along Central Avenue, there’s no doubt that Brooklyn South rings a bell. The meat and cheese-focused deli has been operating in the same EDGE District location at 1437 Central Avenue for eight years. Thanks to years of success, the shop decided to expand into the adjacent storefront when it recently became available.

The original owner, Matt Bonano, was a New York transplant who opened the deli and named it after his belief that the local area reminded him of the “Brooklyn of the South.” While not necessarily focused on “New York-style” cuisine, Brooklyn South brings a variety of fresh sandwiches, charcuterie boards, international meats, cheeses, accouterments, and libations to downtown St. Pete.

Meatball lovers, rejoice! Pasghetti, a new fast-casual Italian-inspired restaurant, is making its way to St. Pete this spring with a focus on two key menu items – Spaghetti & Meatballs and Meatball Subs.

Moving into the former Green Light Sushi Bar location at 229 62nd Avenue North, Pasghetti aims to provide quality over quantity, offering a limited menu with a spotlight on the “most delicious meatballs and red sauce to come to St. Pete.” The menu will also include salads, gelato, and buttery garlic bread.

Owners Ken and Olivia Bell are bringing Pasghetti to St. Pete after relocating from Denver and New Orleans, following a cross-country road trip that led them to fall in love with southwest Florida. After more than 10 years of testing and perfecting the recipe for their original red sauce, the Bell’s felt it was time to share it with the world and better yet, bring it to St. Pete.

Flip Crepes and Waffles, a new French-inspired dessert cafe, is coming soon to 625 Central Avenue, formerly home to Swah-Rey.

With an opening set for the end of this month or beginning of February, Flip Crepes and Waffles will be offering freshly baked pastries, breakfast eats, and contemporary interpretations of French cuisine favorites, such as sweet and savory crêpes, and handmade waffles.

Owner Leana Monrazel is a native of the Sunshine State with parents born and raised in France. The Monrazel family has considerable baking experience and a passion for gourmet desserts having previously owned and operated multiple pastry and gelato cafes around the world – from their homeland of France to Hawaii and even the French Caribbean islands. This will be the Monrazel family’s first cafe in Tampa Bay.

An immersive fine dining concept is coming soon to downtown St. Pete. Set in an intimate wine cellar and offering a culinary experience unlike any in the area, Bin 6 South is currently under construction at 330 6th Street South, and if completed as scheduled, the grand opening is slated for March, 2022.

The seasonally focused, rotating food and beverage program is the brainchild of seasoned restaurateur, culinary connoisseur, and Executive Chef/Owner of Bin 6 South Bren K. Ankrum, who has owned and managed restaurants in Atlanta and Philadelphia. With Bin 6 South, Ankum is set on creating, “St. Petersburg’s most innovative wine cellar and tasting bar.”