Upscale rooftop bar and restaurant Sparrow sets opening date in the EDGE District
/Sparrow, a new rooftop cocktail and asian-fusion restaurant and bar opening at the moxy hotel | ptm partners and dovehill
An expansive new rooftop bar and Asian-fusion restaurant with a 1960s retro vibe is making its debut at the newly opened Moxy Hotel by Marriott in St. Pete's EDGE District.
The 4,000-square-foot Sparrow is nestled on the top of the boutique hotel at 1234 Central Avenue, will open to the public on Friday December 20th.
Jake Wurzak, president of Wurzak Hotel Group, which manages the 163-key Moxy Hotel, describes Sparrow as an upscale bar “but not a velvet-rope kind of vibe,” adding, “we are bringing it to St. Pete because it has been so successful in Fort Lauderdale. And we think a lot of what we did in Fort Lauderdale will do fantastic in St. Pete. We're making some additional enhancements, as well.”
The bar features a marble-top table and has a robust drink menu | ptm partners and dovehill
Sparrow’s interior draws inspiration from the clean lines and natural materials of 1950s and 1960s American Modernism with a marble-topped bar, plush turquoise couches, brass accents, and terrazzo floors.
“The Moxy St. Pete’s DNA is all about Central Avenue, the Edge District, and St. Petersburg. Sparrow is a true reflection of what makes this area while also celebrating its bright future,” Nicholas Pantuliano, PTM Partners chief development officer and chief operating officer, said in a news release.
“As the Edge District’s first true rooftop restaurant and lounge, Sparrow is a stunning space that will serve as the heart of the Edge District’s bustling nightlife.”
There’s indoor and outdoor seating available | ptm partners and dovehill
Step outside onto an expansive outdoor terrace to experience panoramic views of the city’s skyline while enjoying one of Sparrow’s craft cocktails.
The drink menu features nearly 20 easy drinking, tropically influenced riffs on classic cocktails with selections like the Disco Balls on Fire that consists of watermelon, yuzu, ginger, and habanero. Another creative cocktail is the Old Monk, containing lapsang teas, honey, ginger, and miso.
There are also drinks paying a nod to St. Pete like the Edge on Central cocktail, made with 512 Reposado, LoFi Dry, celery, lime, jalapeño, and salt; and The Dali’s Surrealist Dreams drink infused with Green Tea Ketel One Vodka, Chinola Passion Fruit, Lillet Blanc, lime juice, seltzer, and black salt.
Sparrow also offers around four types of big batch cocktails for groups | Sparrow
Sparrow also offers around four types of big batch cocktails for groups, such as Psychic Visions Punch, which serves two to four people and contains Lustau Manzanilla Sherry, Lillet Rosé, Don Julio Blanco, hibiscus, watermelon & lime juices, and pamplemousse.
An assortment of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines is also available, in addition to several foreign and domestic draft beers. In keeping with the Asian theme, nine varieties of artisanal sake are also available by the glass or bottle.
Some of Sparrow’s cocktails feature ingredients and drinks from local businesses such as Mother Kombucha.
There are cozy and more initimate seating spaces | ptm partners and dovehill
Getting hungry? Sparrow’s food menu features small and large plates, sushi, and bao buns.
Small plates range from crispy rice & spicy tuna tartare and bang bang shrimp tacos to mojo-chili glazed chicken skewers served with sour orange crema.
Meanwhile, the large plates include hearty meals like 12-ounce prime New York strip steak topped with sautéed mushrooms, Japanese chimichurri, and kimchi butter; and Korean fried chicken with kimchi and Gochujang seasoning.
Sparrow’s Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with pickled slaw | Sparrow
There is a separate menu of bao buns, which are steamed Chinese buns with a soft, pillowy dough, that can be filled with pork, duck, or mushrooms and are topped with a mix of soy glaze, cucumbers, and scallions.
The sushi menu contains traditional rolls like salmon and veggie rolls and a St. Pete special called The Edge District Dragon, which is made with shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado.
In addition to more adventurous options like Yellowtail Ceviche Tostada made with hamachi; Aji Amarillo, a South American hot chili pepper); and Leche de Tigre, a spicy, citrus-based marinade used to cure and flavor Peruvian-style ceviche.
Sparrow's operating hours will be Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to midnight and Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The 250-person restaurant and bar offers a happy hour, rotating DJ performances, and private party capabilities.
The new rooftop restaurant and bar joins several other food and beverage options inside the Moxy Hotel, such as a lobby bar, a coffee shop, and a rooftop pool bar.
The hotel anchors PTM’s EDGE Collective development, a new walkable 500,000-square-foot mixed-use destination in the burgeoning EDGE District.
Phase I contains the Moxy Hotel and the redevelopment of the adjacent 1246 Central Avenue building, which will feature 16,000 square feet of Class A office space and the recently announced Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine on the ground floor.
Phase II of the EDGE Collective will deliver a 200-foot-tall high-rise tower with 350 apartments, 45,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and 360 parking spaces.
cushy seating at sparrow | ptm partners and dovehill
