“When I came to St. Pete for the first time, I thought to myself, ‘Why am I not here?’” she said. “It felt so lively, and I really loved the small, local spots. It feels like there’s something for everyone.”
Before moving to St. Pete, Dina owned and operated Wine House Social in Delray Beach, a boutique wine shop and bar.
Velvet Coupe is a more streamlined take on that concept, designed to feel intimate, relaxed, and neighborhood-driven.
“I wanted to do something similar to what I’ve done before, but with a few changes,” Dina told St. Pete Rising. “I want it to be more of a loungy wine bar instead of just a retail store.”
Although bottles will be available to purchase to-go, Dina says Velvet Coupe will function primarily as a bar and lounge, not a retail wine shop.
Once open, she plans to host occasional tastings and small, wine-centric events.
Velvet Coupe is targeting a soft opening in April, following light interior updates and decor work.
The lounge is expected to open daily at 5 p.m. and close before midnight.
Follow Velvet Coupe on Instagram for updates as the EDGE District’s newest wine bar prepares to open this spring.