March 20, 2026

New wine bar, Delicious, opens at the Morean Center for Clay in the Warehouse Arts District

March 20, 2026/ Veronica Brezina

A new wine bar has opened inside the Morean Center for Clay, taking over the space previously occupied by Lolita’s Wine Market, which relocated back to its original 18th Street location last summer.

Called Delicious, the bar quietly debuted last week at 420 22nd Street South in the Warehouse Arts District.

The concept offers a more flexible and approachable way to explore wine, with an emphasis on sampling.

Guests can order 1.5-ounce “sips,” 3-ounce pours, or full 6-ounce glasses, with bottles also available.

The approach makes it easy to compare wines side by side and try a range of options without committing to a full glass.

March 17, 2026

The Chattaway, St. Petersburg’s longest-running restaurant, will close this summer after more than 90 years

March 17, 2026/ Brian Zucker

St. Petersburg’s longest-running restaurant will close its doors this summer.

The Chattaway, a family-owned staple at 358 22nd Avenue South, will serve its last meal in mid-July after more than 90 years serving the community.

The property, which has been owned by the family for decades, is now under contract and expected to transfer to a new owner in early August.

The family plans to host a final “yard sale” in July, offering memorabilia and pieces of the restaurant’s history.

The Chattaway’s story begins in 1922, when a wooden building was constructed on a pie-shaped lot on the corner of 22nd Avenue South and 4th Street South.

The building’s first tenant was Four Corners Grocery, a neighborhood store with a small outdoor counter selling soda, candy, and cigarettes.

A single gas pump stood out front, where fuel once sold for just 22 cents per gallon.

March 12, 2026

Hurricane Eddie’s reopens in Gulfport today after 16-month closure from hurricane damage

March 12, 2026/ Kyla Fields

After more than a year of repairs and rebuilding, a well-known Gulfport bar is ready to welcome guests again.

Hurricane Eddie’s, located at 5413 Shore Boulevard South along Gulfport’s waterfront strip, will reopen its doors today, Thursday, March 12th at 11 a.m., marking its first day of operation since late 2024.

The popular neighborhood bar, along with nearly every business in downtown Gulfport, was forced to close after Hurricane Helene swept through the Gulf Coast in September 2024, bringing storm surge that caused extensive flooding and water damage throughout Gulfport and nearby communities.

The storm flooded Hurricane Eddie’s nearly century-old building, forcing the business to shut down for a lengthy restoration process.

Now, 16 months later, the bar has undergone a full interior rebuild. The space features brand new walls, floors, ceilings, and restrooms.

March 11, 2026

Nah Dogs vegan hot dog cart opening permanent storefront in the Grand Central District

March 11, 2026/ Brian Zucker

A popular vegan concept that began as a roaming cart is preparing to open its first permanent location in the Grand Central District.

Nah Dogs, known as St. Pete’s only 100% vegan hot dog cart, will open its first brick-and-mortar at 18 22nd Street South this summer.

The space was most recently home to Rabbit Rabbit, a short-lived cafe that served coffee, smoothies, and mocktails. Before that, it was occupied by Squeeze Juice Works.

The new location shares a courtyard with Black Crow Coffee and Tombolo Books.

Nah Dogs began slinging vegan glizzys in 2019 and has since appeared at markets, festivals, and pop-ups throughout the Tampa Bay area.

March 10, 2026

Naked Farmer sets reopening date for flagship restaurant in downtown St. Pete

March 10, 2026/ Kyla Fields

A popular farm-to-table restaurant with local roots is returning to downtown St. Pete.

After a nine-month closure for renovations, Naked Farmer will reopen its flagship restaurant at 200 Central Avenue on Friday, March 27th.

The restaurant temporarily closed last July to complete a $1.5 million renovation designed to expand the kitchen and improve the overall guest experience.

The project included a roughly 400-square-foot kitchen expansion, a new exhaust system, and a refreshed interior aesthetic.

The upgrades are intended to help the restaurant keep pace with demand in downtown St. Pete, where Naked Farmer first launched six years ago.

Founded by CEO Jordan Johnson, Naked Farmer focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients prepared from scratch.

March 09, 2026

La Dolce Vita Trattoria brings authentic Italian fare to the Grand Central District

March 09, 2026/ Kyla Fields

An authentic Italian eatery with several outposts in Pinellas County has opened a new restaurant on Central Avenue in St. Pete.

Local Italian restaurant La Dolce Vita Trattoria, which has locations in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and St. Pete Beach, is welcoming customers to its newest restaurant at 2363 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District.

Last week, La Dolce Vita Trattoria took over the space previously occupied by Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria, adjacent to the popular club Cocktail. The new Italian restaurant quietly opened its doors on March 4.

At La Dolce Vita Trattoria’s new St. Pete location, guests can start their meals with one of the restaurant’s many salads or antipasto dishes, including carpaccio, sautéed mussels, burrata, roasted octopus, fried calamari, and bruschetta.

At the new St. Pete location, guests can start their meals with one of the restaurant’s many salads or antipasto dishes, including beef carpaccio, sautéed mussels, burrata, roasted octopus, fried calamari, and bruschetta.

The restaurant also offers a range of pastas, including classic dishes such as lasagna, bolognese, cacio e pepe, carbonara, and pasta e fagioli, made with white beans, tomato sauce, white wine, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.

March 06, 2026

Foxtail Coffee Co. and 3Natives Acai Cafe to open in the Skyway Marina District

March 06, 2026/ Veronica Brezina

New retailers are set to join the growing Skyway Marina District as part of a large mixed-use development.

Foxtail Coffee Co., Solis Mammography, and 3Natives Acai Cafe will open in a new retail building along 34th Street South.

The 4,500-square-foot retail building is located on an outparcel fronting the newly-opened 23,000-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market at 3411 32nd Avenue South.

Developer Frank Guerra of Altis Cardinal broke ground on the retail building in 2025 as part of the $800 million Sky Town development.

The 34.3-acre site, formerly home to the Ceridian office campus, is being redeveloped into a mixed-use community that will include 2,084 apartments, 69,000 square feet of retail, and 120,000 square feet of self-storage.

Vertical construction on the first apartment building at Sky Town began in September 2025.

March 02, 2026

Popular cinnamon roll shop Cinnaholic opens first St. Pete location this week

March 02, 2026/ Kyla Fields

Nearly a year and a half after first announcing plans for St. Pete, gourmet cinnamon roll shop Cinnaholic is finally ready to open its doors.

The plant-based dessert franchise will soft open this Friday, March 6th, in a 1,225-square-foot space at 5246 4th Street North, formerly home to Nutrishop and next to Metro Diner.

To celebrate, the shop will offer $2 original cinnamon rolls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on opening day. The store plans to remain open until 10 p.m. or until supplies sell out.

After opening weekend, regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Cinnaholic is known for its fully customizable cinnamon rolls, allowing customers to choose from a wide range of frostings and toppings.

Popular frosting flavors include almond, banana cream, marshmallow, cream cheese, peanut butter, and raspberry.

March 02, 2026

First look at Volta Wine + Market coming to 400 Central in downtown St. Pete

March 02, 2026/ Kyla Fields

New renderings have been released for Volta Wine + Market, offering a first look at a new local wine shop, gourmet market, and intimate bar opening on the ground floor of The Residences at 400 Central later this year.

The approximately 2,000-square-foot concept is set to begin construction this month and will be among the first retail tenants at the 46-story condo tower, now nearing completion by New York–based Red Apple Group.

Founded by Michelin-recognized sommelier Zach Pace and partner Rachelle Tomushev, Volta is designed to feel like you’re being welcomed into someone’s home rather than stepping into a traditional wine shop.

The shop won’t contain a single TV in favor of vinyl records and analog hi-fi sound.

“The world’s best wine shops share a common trait: the feeling of being welcomed into someone’s home,” Pace said in a statement. “Whether you're a novice wine lover or a luxury collector, all are treated as honored guests.”

February 25, 2026

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine opens in the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete

February 25, 2026/ Kyla Fields

One of Central Florida’s most well-known Turkish restaurants has officially arrived in downtown St. Pete.

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is now open at 1246 Central Avenue on the ground floor of EDGE Collective, bringing Anatolian flavors and an Istanbul-inspired vibe to the EDGE District.

Dinner service is currently offered from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the lunch hours to be added in the future.

The 5,200 square foot restaurant takes over the space formerly home to Furnish Me Vintage, a longtime furniture and home decor shop that closed in 2019.

On the south side of the building, Amorino Gelato has plans to debut in March or April.