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12/11/06 –
Parkshore Plaza
Welcomes New Beach Drive
Retailers
Parkshore
Plaza,
a new Opus South development at 300
Beach Drive NE, is home to the latest
additions to downtown St.
Petersburg’s thriving retail market. A three-story setback, including several
townhomes, provides 22,000 SF of shops and restaurants surrounding the
30-story residential tower. Here’s
the lowdown on what you’ll find!
 Parkshore
Grill
is a 175-seat upscale restaurant serving lunch and dinner seven days of the
week. Owner Steve Westphal and Executive
Chef Tyson Grant, a recent recipient of “Best Chef in the Bay,” have
created a true feast for their patrons’ senses. Rich mahogany wood runs throughout the
dining area, along with tile mosaics and water features. Sidewalk dining is also available, so
that guests may enjoy a view of downtown’s waterfront park system and
marina. The appointments perfectly compliment
Chef Grant’s cuisine and the Grill’s 1,000 bottle wine cellar. Click here
for menus or to make your reservation.
 Ronay Jewelers, a five-generation mainstay at
the beach, has expanded to downtown
St.
Petersburg with a clear focus on the local client. Under the supervision of Manager Jim
Gross, their collection of fine jewelry and objects d’art at Parkshore
Plaza includes Brightland and
Charriol watches, high quality blown glass, layered sterling silver
sculptures by D’Argenta, floral-themed works by Leo Pizzo, and more.
 Paciugo Gelato serves more than 200 flavors
(40 to choose from each day) of the traditional Italian frozen delight, as
well as sorbets. Additionally,
Managers Carl and Toni Riche are there every morning at 7am, offering locally baked pastries and fresh
brewed Gran Miscela caffè to start your day.
 17th-century English venture capitalists came
to America
looking for tea, but you can simply go to The Hooker Tea Company. Partners Shawn Hooker and Kendra Rodriguez
blend tea leaves and other botanicals to create more than 101 varieties
of tea. A multitude of tea sets and
tea-steeping devices are also available for purchase. To top it all
off, you can surf while you sip with their free wireless internet!
 Last but certainly not least, the
Croatian Naïve Art: Gallery and Museum
Collection offers for viewing and purchase
works created by self-taught artists – hence naïve - and collected by proprietor James Nannan. Far from untrained, the
artists' use of color and
the oil-on-glass technique showcase vivid, eye-popping depictions of
everyday life.
In the months to come, these merchants will be joined by
others, including Fluffy Puppies and KaBloom.
For more information on
Parkshore Plaza
and its remaining retail opportunities, click here.
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