Downtown Developments

Good Intentions is coming soon to 1900 1st Ave S Castille Urbana is coming soon to 600 3rd Ave S Zoie’s is coming soon to 2245 Central Ave

By Brian Zucker, Owner of St. Pete Rising

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.

Good Intentions is coming soon to 1900 1st Avenue South in the Grand Central District. The new vegan restaurant is being brought to life by the owners of Golden Dinosaurs, Black Radish Grocer, and Nah Dogs. Although the menu is still in development, diners can expect to enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of elevated vegan items. The interior will have a vintage feel with a U-shaped bar serving a classic cocktails, beer, and wine. Good Intentions is expected to open in spring 2022

Castille Urbana, a 40-unit condo building, is coming soon to 600 3rd Avenue South in downtown St. Pete. The 5-floor development will feature two- and three-bedroom floorplan options, ranging from 1,158 to 1,650 square feet. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, dog park, and electric car charging stations. Castille Urbana is expected to break ground in the summer of 2022.

The Works, a plant-based cafe by Squeeze Juice Works, is coming soon to 495 7th Avenue North in Historic Uptown (previously Pete’s General). The new eatery will offer made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and bowls with an international influence. Occasionally, the menu will also feature vegan versions of popular meat-based foods, like a McRib or Philly cheesesteak. And of course, The Works will carry Squeeze’s entire lineup of cold-pressed juices, cleanses, adaptogenic smoothies, coffee alchemy, and medicinal shots. The Works will debut later this month.

A new $50 million courthouse is coming soon to 525 Mirror Lake Drive in downtown St. Pete. Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal, which is currently based in Lakeland, covers fourteen counties, representing a population of over 5.5 million people. The site is currently home to the Sebring Building, which will be demolished to make way for the new courthouse. Now that a location has been selected for the courthouse, work will begin on designing the new facilities. There is currently no timeline for completion.

Dirty Laundry is now open at 1742 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. During the day, Dirty Laundry is a cafe disguised as a laundromat serving sandwiches, coffee, and soda. At night, punch the secret code into the payphone’s keypad and one of the washing machines will pop open. Step inside to be transported to a swanky cocktail bar in the heart of Havana, Cuba. While lost in Havana, sip one of Dirty Laundry’s eight Cuban-themed cocktails. Beer and wine are also available in additional to a menu of bar bites features items like Citrus Ceviche and Roast Mojo Pork Tostones.

Zoie’s, a community-focused restaurant, is coming soon to 2245 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. Zoie’s hopes to use community and events to spread a message of inclusivity. Everything from the food, drinks, service, and décor will make customers feel like they’re enjoying a warm and cozy meal at home with their family and loved ones. Buildout on Zoie’s will begin in early 2022 with a grand opening planned for the spring, just in time for Easter and St. Pete Pride.

St. Pete Rising is an urban development blog covering future retail, restaurants, and real estate in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Stay up-todate, visit StPeteRising.com.