Naked Farmer
Farm-to-table chain reopening flagship location after $1.5M renovation, expanding from 400 to 1,800 square feet with larger kitchen and redesigned space
Smith’s Provisions
Cru Hospitality Group is opening Smith’s Provisions (American cuisine with sandwiches and burgers for quick service) and The Back Bar (full-service cocktail and wine bar) at Sparkman Wharf plaza. Both concepts were developed specifically for this location.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
Italian artisanal pizza restaurant planning two locations in Bradenton. Plan review documents have been submitted. Features thin crust pizzas with ingredients imported from Italy or locally sourced.
Fancy Q Sushi & Thai
Fancy Q Sushi & Thai is expanding from their existing Lakeland location to a new Davenport location. The restaurant serves Japanese and Thai cuisine including sushi rolls and Thai dishes. This will be an upgraded version of their existing concept.
Huey Magoo’s
Fast-casual chicken tender restaurant preparing to start construction on their second location in St. Pete. Franchisees already operate a location in Pinellas Park since 2022.
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
Turkish restaurant expanding to Wesley Chapel location at Shops at Wiregrass. Features Halal meats, Mediterranean ingredients, and traditional Turkish dishes. Owner was not available for comment about rollout timeline.
El Greco Kitchen & Market
Greek restaurant reopening as fast-casual concept with retail section, featuring gyros, pita sandwiches, and modern Greek dishes. About 1200 square feet with interior seating and counter service.
Cookies N’ Cream
First Florida franchise location for Cookies N’ Cream dessert brand, approximately 1,000 square feet, featuring fresh baked cookies and premium ice cream with 16+ cookie varieties and 25 ice cream flavors
Dark Kafe
New cafe planned by Dark Kafe LLC on East Stuart Avenue. Plans have been submitted for review but details and opening timeline not yet available.
Hull Bar
Hull Bar is a restaurant project at Palmera at Wellen Park development. Plan review paperwork has been submitted and the name was registered this month. Could be the ‘Grill Pub’ mentioned as part of the clubhouse amenities.