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Fellas Vinoir

European-style cafe and wine bar planning to open at 344 Corey Ave in St. Pete Beach. Will serve breakfast by day and a wine-focused menu by night. Owner describes it as the area’s ‘best European wine bar.’ Plan review documents have been submitted. Opening timeline not yet confirmed.

Jimmy Blue Eyes

Jimmy Blue Eyes is a new locally owned restaurant planned to open at Countryside Mall in Clearwater, FL. Concept is behind Ryan and Mark Johnston (JBE 101 LLC). Possibly a taco and tequila concept based on a MapQuest listing for ‘Jimmy Blue Eyes Taco & Tequila’. Plan review documents have been submitted. No opening date […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run

Jeff’s Bagel Run, a growing Central Florida bagel franchise, is planning a new location in the Feather Sound Square retail plaza near Carillon Office Park. Local franchisee Tony Trunzo plans to renovate a 1,320-square-foot former OB/GYN office into a bagel shop with limited indoor seating. Plans have been submitted to the City of St. Pete […]

Green Bench Brewing Company

Green Bench Brewing Company, a St. Petersburg-based craft brewery, is opening a tasting room in downtown Tampa in early June 2026. The new location is in the former Pint and Brew space at 200 N. Tampa St. The team is currently updating the space and plans to open using the existing bar setup. A ‘coming […]

Hyphen Caffeto

Hyphen Caffeto is a new cafe concept planned to open inside Somos Hyphen, a creative/tattoo studio space in Tampa. Plan review documents were submitted by Hyphen Coffee LLC for the project. Details are still largely under wraps. Co-owner Kirre Havens was not immediately available for comment.

LX Coffee

LX Coffee is a mobile coffee catering brand opening its first brick-and-mortar cafe in St. Petersburg, FL. Co-founder Andrey Matsuk stated they are planning to open in late summer 2026. Plan review documents have been submitted for Suite 100 at 290 Dr. M.L.K. Jr St N. The brand has an established presence in the St. […]

ANF Gyros & Grill

ANF Gyros & Grill, a Central Florida chain founded in 2009, is opening its ninth location in Plant City at 1713 James L Redman Pkwy. The restaurant serves gyros, sandwiches, salads, calamari rings, fish, and more. It will be located in a small retail center anchored by Southern Hospitality furniture store. Documents have been submitted […]

Strachan’s Ice Cream & Desserts

Strachan’s Ice Cream & Desserts is planning a new location at 440 West Bay Drive in Largo, FL, inside the new $85 million Largo city hall complex as part of a downtown revitalization project. Plan review paperwork has been submitted. This will be the brand’s 7th location. Founded in 1999 in Palm Harbor, Strachan’s is […]

Wing Snob

Michigan-founded chicken-wing franchise Wing Snob is planning a new location at 30203 Wesley Chapel Blvd, on the northwest corner of the intersection with Ellerbee Road near Bawarchi Indian Cuisine. Plan review paperwork has been submitted by Snob of Wesley Chapel Inc. The brand already has a Florida location in Riverview. Menu features wings, tenders, fries, […]

Arwa Yemeni Coffee

Arwa Yemeni Coffee, a Yemeni coffee franchise founded in Richardson, TX in 2021, is planning its Tampa Bay debut in Temple Terrace. The new location at 8633 N 56th St, Suite 4 was identified through submitted plan review documents. The cafe serves traditional Yemeni beverages alongside espresso-based drinks. Franchisee Erum Khan was contacted but not […]