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TBAY’s incoming and outgoing eateries

Tampa Bay restaurants openings and closings
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Lona’s menu is dreamed up by Chefs Richard Sandoval (pictured) and Pablo Salas. | Photo via Lona
Hello again, Michelin Bay. There are a swath of new eateries opening their doors around town, and we thought we’d take a swan dive into the offerings. Here’s a tasty breakdown of what’s coming to town and shutting down.

Lona

What’s new on Water Street? Lona, a Mexican restaurant, opens Tuesday, July 18 on the ground floor of the Tampa Marriott Water Street.

The restaurant serves faves like ahi tuna tostadas, street corn, queso fundido, and has a fully stocked bar. Fun fact: The spot also has a Ft. Lauderdale location.

Cala Italian Kitchen

The Warehouse Arts District boasts a new dining experience. Cala Italian Kitchen just started serving customers in St. Petersburg Distillery’s (800 31st St. S.) new shipping container setup according to I Love the Burg.

The menu features Sicilian cuisine with modern touches like fra diavolo, prosciutto pizza, and calamari.

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The massive new Red Mesa Mercado location will have 250 seats.

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Rendering via Place Architecture

Red Mesa Mercado

Calling all Red Mesa fans. The brand is opening a new Red Mesa Mercado in Pasadena in 2024 in the old Two Graces location (6001 Central Ave.) — complete with a full bar.

The new eatery will feature the signature Cali-Mex cuisine, with faves like filet mignon tacos and birria platters. The brand also hopes to add additional locations throughout the county.

Caddy’s

Caddy’s Gulfport has closed its doors. The beach bum bar and grill is now listed as permanently closed on Google.

Parasol

The Vinoy Golf Club & Resort unveiled its luxe new porch, lobby, and ballroom under its new Autograph Collection flag earlier this spring. Now, the hotel just opened a new Latin restaurant, Parasol, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

The spot sits beside the rooftop pool + serves refreshing dishes like grouper ceviche, watermelon jicama ensalada, and crafted drinks like passionfruit margaritas.

Vela

And finally, local fave Cru Cellars plans to close its Armature Works location + revamp its Westshore Marina District spot. The site will transform into an Italian Mediterranean tavern named Vela Tampa. The brand hopes to open the South Tampa spot later this summer. Follow Vela on Instagram for updates.
Events
Monday, July 10
  • Blink-182 | Monday, July 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa | $102-$1,999 | The pop-rock trio takes the stage for hits like “What’s My Age Again?” and “All The Small Things.”
Tuesday, July 11
Wednesday, July 12
  • An Evening with Steven Curtis Chapman & Cochren & Co | Wednesday, July 12 | 8 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $38.50-$99.50 | Join the Christian music star and his special guest for hits like “Cinderella” and “I Will Be Here.”
  • “LIZZIE: The Musical” - Preview | Wednesday, July 12-Thursday, July 13 | 8-10 p.m. | The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Pl., Tampa | $44.50 | Four strong females and a six-piece rock band tell the spooky story of Lizzie Borden.
Thursday, July 13
  • Pilates in the Park | Thursday, July 13 | 6 p.m. | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa | Free | Try out Pilates with local studio BODYBAR and a scenic Riverfront view — bring your own mat and hand weights.
  • Happy Hour with the Historian | Thursday, July 13 | 6-8 p.m. | St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg | $5-$10 | Annette B. Fromm shares Seminole portraits and how they were used to share messages over time.
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Treasure Island Plaza (118 107th Ave.) recently sold for $5.85 million. The buyer plans to redevelop the slice of barrier island property into 12,000 sqft of retail + 40 residential units. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Sports
  • So long, Coach Collins. The Rowdies coach is heading across the pond to coach Barnsley FC in the English Football League One. Neill Collins led the footy team to 98 wins over six seasons. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Community
  • What local spots would you put on Tampa Monopoly? Top Trumps USA plans to release a Tampa edition of the board game in February 2024. Residents + interested institutions, businesses, and local hotspots can email ideas. (Tampa Bay Times)
Active
  • Beach Town Yoga, a fully donation-based yoga studio, opened July 8. The Warehouse Arts District spot hosts beginner, advanced, and themed classes. Register for a flow. (I Love the Burg)
Drink
  • Celebrate National Daquiri Day with other local frozen drink enthusiasts. Willa’s (1700 W. Fig St., Tampa) is hosting a daiquiri competition next Tuesday, July 18 from 6-9 p.m. Buy general admission tickets for $15 and VIP ones for $30. (That’s So Tampa)
Ranked
  • No. 3. That’s where Wallethub ranked Tampa on its list of best cities in America for recreation. Cigar City’s high number of boat tours and water sports, swimming pools, and bike rental facilities all factored in the ranking. (That’s So Tampa)
Shop
  • This one’s for the tiniest residents. Little Llamas, a new kids clothing shop, just opened at 2319 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. in St. Pete. The store stocks fashion-forward children’s wear for newborns up to 10 years old. (St. Pete Rising)
Drink
 
History

Let’s head out on the Soul Walk

The Tampa Soul Walk gets two new historic markers
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A marker will soon be placed in front of these homes in the historic Scrub neighborhood. | Photo via the City of Tampa
Have you trekked down the Tampa Soul Walk, the city’s new art and heritage trail devoted to the area’s Black history? Now’s your chance.

On Wednesday, July 12, county leaders will dedicate two new markers for the historic Jackson House (which once hosted artists like Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole) + The Scrub, once the city’s oldest and biggest African American neighborhood. The ceremony is at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library (1505 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa) at 11 a.m.

Stop by to hear the history of the significant Tampa spots. After the ceremony, make your way down to some of the walks’ other landmarks, like the Historic Harlem Academy or St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.

Can’t make the in-person event? The city offers a solo tour with site descriptions + maps via the Bloomberg Connects app. Pro tip: The walk is more than 46 miles and spans 25 neighborhoods. We suggest breaking it up into a few Saturday excursions.
 
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