Stock market-themed bar, Whiskey Exchange, opens in downtown St. Pete

Stock market-themed bar, Whiskey Exchange, opens in downtown St. Pete

After months of enjoying your at-home cocktails, bars have finally reopened in Florida. Although every bar may feel new right now, one downtown St. Pete bar is truly opening for the first time.

The opening bell has finally rung at Whiskey Exchange, a stock market themed bar, located at 540 Central Avenue, formerly home to The Classy Closet.

Yes, you read that correctly. A stock market-themed bar. Similar to how stocks in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ go up and down in value throughout the day, drink prices at Whiskey Exchange fluctuate based on supply and demand. For instance, if a certain drink is flying off the shelves, the price will go up. On the other hand, if very few patrons are buying it, the price will drop.

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Italy Bottega brings a taste of Italy to Central Avenue

Italy Bottega brings a taste of Italy to Central Avenue

Imagine driving through the rolling hills of Tuscany in your 2013 Fiat Panda when your stomach starts to rumble. You pull off the road and stroll into a small café for a buttery, flaky croissant and a warm caffé latte. While enjoying your traditional Italian colazione (or breakfast), you begin to think…Life sure is good!

Well, I can’t promise that exact scene here in St. Pete, but a new market and café offering up an authentic taste of Italy is opening very soon in the EDGE District. And although it won’t beat the Bel Paese (or beautiful country) itself, we’re hoping it’ll be a close second.

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Two New Businesses Announced for Artistry Apartments on St. Pete's Central Avenue

Two New Businesses Announced for Artistry Apartments on St. Pete's Central Avenue

If you’ve driven down Central Avenue recently, you’d notice that the Grand Central District is teeming with new development. Over the next few months multiple developments are expected to wrap up including: 1701 Central, Vantage Lofts, TRU by Hilton, and Artistry Apartments. In total over 700 new apartments will soon join the district along with 132 new hotel rooms.

These added residents and guests will increase the need for more restaurants and services in the area. Thankfully, each of these developments has ground floor retail, more than 60,000 square feet in total, which will add to the vibrancy of the area.

At Artistry, which is located at 1601 Central Avenue, leases were recently signed for two of the retail units. Each of the businesses is expected to open by the end of the year.

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Three Story Food Hall Coming to Former Dome Grill Space on Central Ave

Three Story Food Hall Coming to Former Dome Grill Space on Central Ave

A new food hall on Central Avenue is in the works, which will serve as a central hub for local health-conscious foodies and culinary experts alike.

What was most recently the Dome Grill at 551 Central Avenue, will soon undergo a 24,000 square foot renovation into Central Park Food Hall. The project is expected to open summer 2021.

The building was purchased in June 2018 by Mark and Natalia Levey. The owners plan to keep some of the historical elements of the building while also adding in modern architecture.

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