It seems like each time we take a stroll through downtown there are new restaurants and galleries opening and more apartment complexes and condo towers being built. We realize it’s difficult to keep track of everything. Luckily, we’ve done the research, so you don’t have to. Each month we will feature a few of the most exciting new downtown developments that are on the horizon for the Sunshine City.
Jannus Market, a neighborhood deli and convenience store, recently opened at 204 1st Ave N underneath The Landing at Jannus. The market features your typical array of snacks and drinks as well as a full Boar’s Head deli that serves made-to-order sandwiches. If you’re in a hurry they also offer a selection of pre-made grab-and-go deli items. They’re currently open 7AM to midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 3AM on Friday and Saturday with hopes to be open 24 hours on the weekends in the near future.
Also on 2nd Street, the popular west St. Pete gluten-free bakery Craft Kafé recently opened their second location at 200 Central Avenue. The bakery is known for their ground-in-house stone milled flours, making all of their products gluten-free. The cafe offers sandwiches, organic salads, coffees, and a daily assortment of baked goods. If you go, be sure to check out the wooden accents that were hand built over an eight month period by local artist Ron Francis.
Across the street from Craft Kafé, The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art is now open at 150 Central Avenue. The 88,000 square foot museum contains around 400 works of art selected from over 3,000 pieces acquired by Tom and Mary James over their 50 years of art collecting. Along with over 30,000 square feet of gallery space, the museum’s entrance features a dramatic sandstone sculpture with a two story lobby accented by a prominent water feature. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm with extended hours on Tuesdays when they are open until 8pm.
Adjacent to The James Museum entrance, a new fitness studio has opened at 120 Central Avenue. Club Pilates offers classes that are pure to creator Joseph Pilates’ original fitness method but modernized with state-of-the-art equipment. Club Pilates offers classes for those looking to begin pilates as well advanced classes for those seeking mastery in the form. The studio offers classes beginning as early as 6am and starting as late as 7:30pm. Be sure to check their website for a class schedule.
Further down on Central Avenue, Pacific Counter, a poke bowl and sushi burrito joint, is opening at 660 Central Avenue. They will feature chef-created poke bowls as well as a build-your-own option, allowing you to choose the ingredients. Their burritos will feature sushi rice rolled by a robot being imported from Japan. Their dishes are complimented by daily house-made sauces and sides including edamame and seaweed salad. They are even serving Dole Whip (pineapple soft serve) for dessert! Pacific Counter hopes to open this summer.
Neighboring Pacific Counter, The Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery has announced its opening at 654 and 656 Central Avenue. The complementary concepts feature menus which will use 100% organic ingredients with a focus on fresh, sustainable, and vibrant foods. In addition to organic cold pressed juice, The Juicery will offer holistic tonics, elixirs and acai bowls. The anticipated opening date is around August 2018.
St. Pete Rising is an urban development blog covering future retail, restaurants, and real estate in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Stay up-to-date, visit StPeteRising.com.
