Bowled New Moves
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On May 15th, 2010, a steep decline in the stock market that drove investors away forced Bowled restaurant on 4th Street at 35th Ave. N to close its doors. Bowled’s FaceBook feed that day read: "After one year, six months, three weeks and two days, Bowled is closed. It’s been a hard year and, unfortunately, too much to overcome. Thank you to everyone for keeping us going this long." But Bowled’s Facebook fans weren’t having it. Dozens of responses, comments, pleas, and words of encouragement followed.
Fast forward to today and Bowled is opening a second location. Plans for the new Bowled include a 200 seat restaurant and lounge in the Kress Building at 475 Central. Though it may not quite be a franchise, as yet, it’s far from where they expected to be.
"I’m not driving a Bentley, but we’re holding our own. I look forward to the challenge," Michael said. He also said he plans to keep the current location open.
In addition to being much larger, the downtown location–slated to open as early as December, as late as February; depending on contractor schedules–is planning to include a lounge with a bar and live music, which is particularly important to Michael who used to sing with local bands.
Free Cappucino at the Treehouse
The Treehouse Gallery, on 2835 22nd Avenue North, which normally concentrates on unique, handcrafted furnishings has opened a casual Espresso Bar in the middle of the gallery. Bob Regli, who was involved in the coffee business in Hawaii and California, hopes to create a sort of oasis in which to relax or work a bit. This weekend, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm the java is free.
Cafe Alma has added a $10 Business Buffet for the downtown St. Pete lunch crowd. Local office workers will be able to pick their favorites from a wide assortment, hurry back to their tables, enjoy the fare, then head back to the office in record time. The buffet is offered from 12pm-2pm, and is an all-you-can eat affair with a variety of protein–they served chicken in a rosemary cream sauce, and a pistachio encrusted tilapia last week–and includes 5 different kinds of cold salads. They haven’t forgotten dessert, the cookies will be freshly baked.
Cafe Alma is located at 260 1st Ave. S.
Uncorking a New Resto?
Uncorked Fine Wines, on 4th Street, is gone, but there’s a new place in town. The name on the sign is Casita Taqueria. Looks like something we’ll have to try soon! Hit us up on info@iLovetheBurg.com if you have any deets on this new place. Casita Taqueria is located at 2706 4th St. N.
In Case you Give a Hoot
The new Hooters on 4th is open for business, in a building that took the place of Pepins. Whether you’re a fan of the chain’s buxom waitresses and their, er, uniforms, or if you’re shocked by the concept–the building is a surprise, with a certain South Florida art deco flair. Hooters is located at 4125 4th St. N.
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