Downtown Developments

Sweetgreen is coming soon to 1114 Central Ave Moxy Hotel by Marriott is coming soon to 1234 Central Avenue

St. Petersbark is coming soon to 3001 Central Ave A new $50 million courthouse is coming soon to 525 Mirror Lake Drive

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.

Sweetgreen, a trendy fast-casual salad restaurant, is coming soon to 1114 Central Avenue in the EDGE District. With around twenty salad options, Sweetgreen offers something for anyone looking to eat healthy, flavorful food. The first Sweetgreen opened in 2007 and currently has 140 locations in the United States and growing.

Black Cattle Burger Company is coming soon to 17 3rd Street North in downtown St. Pete. Black Cattle wants to be the solution to the late-night dining problem, especially if you aren’t in the mood for pizza. In addition to burgers, Black Cattle will also serve hand-battered and made-to-order chicken tenders. If all goes to plan, expect the new burger joint to open around April 2022.

St. PetersBARK, a natural pet market, is coming soon to 3001 Central Avenue in the Grand Central District. Nearly seven years after opening their first location on 9th Street North, this local business has decided to expand into a second shop. The new market will be filled to the brim with a much larger selection of inventory including hand-selected natural dog and cat food, treats, chews, toys, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, and more. St. PetersBARK’s second location is expected to debut in the spring.

A Moxy Hotel by Marriott is coming soon to 1234 Central Avenue in the EDGE District. The 163-key hotel was originally announced in late 2019, but later shelved due to the pandemic. Now, the project is back on with a groundbreaking scheduled for the second quarter of this year. Complimenting the hotel will be an outdoor garden and retail paseo as well as a refurbished 4-story 17,000 square foot building that’ll house retail, a restaurant, and commercial space.

Bin 6 South, a 12-seat wine bar and restaurant, is coming soon to 330 6th Street South in downtown St. Pete. The intimate fine dining experience will be reminiscent of the tasting rooms found at boutique wineries in Tuscany or Napa Valley. The wine cellar will be continuously stocked with a diverse range of sakes and white, red, and sparkling wines, including popular pours, rare classics, and even options from up-and-coming wine producers. Bin 6 South is set to debut March 2022.

Black Radish, a vegan grocer, is now open at 246 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N in downtown St. Pete. The new specialty grocer carries over 1,000 products, including items not available through traditional grocers as well as a large selection of well-known brands. In addition to selling grocery items, Black Radish also has a small deli serving made-to-order meals, such as breakfast sandwiches.

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. 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.

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.