{"id":223849,"date":"2026-04-08T20:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/223849\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:26:09","slug":"new-food-and-wellness-stars-debut-at-south-tampas-saint-croix-plaza-in-block-party-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/223849\/","title":{"rendered":"New food and wellness stars debut at South Tampa’s Saint\u202fCroix Plaza in block party celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Saint\u202fCroix Plaza (4205 & 4230 S. MacDill Ave) is where locals discover new favorites while grabbing lunch, running an errand, or heading to an appointment. Now, it\u2019s giving South Tampa five fresh reasons to stop by and take a closer look.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On April\u202f12 from 11\u202fa.m. to 3\u202fp.m., Saint Croix will host an open house celebrating its newest (and soon-to-open) businesses. It will be a relaxed and upbeat afternoon featuring live music from Rockatar, coffee samples from Lucky Goat Coffee, and tents and pop-ups from other plaza tenants and nearby vendors. It\u2019s an easy excuse to wander, catch up with friends, and see what food or shopping catches your eye.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Pet Wants grooming services and Lucky Goat coffee; images via Instagram<\/p>\n

What\u2019s new at Saint Croix<\/p>\n

That sense of discovery is exactly what the plaza\u2019s \u201cfive new stars\u201d are all about. The Bay Aesthetic is already open, offering med spa services like facials, laser treatments, and skincare that fit easily into busy schedules. Pet Wants has also joined the lineup, stocked with premium pet food, treats, grooming services, and \u201cspaw\u201d products designed to truly pamper your pet.<\/p>\n

Still on the way, Fit\u202fas\u202fFire Modern Pilates is under construction and preparing to bring Pilates and fitness classes to the plaza. Lucky Goat Coffee, a Florida favorite known for brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and signature lattes, is expected to open later this year. Rounding out the group is Blanca Bridal, now open and quickly becoming a go-to stop for Tampa brides looking for something special.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Enjoy a meal at Caffe Paradiso (left) or Bar Ten & Cheese Please (right); images via website and Instagram<\/p>\n

Familiar spot, fresh updates<\/p>\n

The new additions join a lineup of existing favorites that already give the plaza its personality. Bar\u202fTen & Cheese Please remains a neighborhood gem for wine, cocktails, charcuterie, and one of the most impressive cheese selections in Tampa Bay. Pinto offers Thai comfort food, while Caffe\u202fParadiso delivers classic Italian recipes. Primp, China\u202fWok, and Rockatar round out the mix with beauty services, takeout staples, and music lessons for all ages.<\/p>\n

Recent improvements around the plaza (like refreshed landscaping and added bike racks) make it feel brighter and easier to enjoy. It\u2019s the type of place that encourages you to grab a coffee, browse a little, and make one more stop before heading home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A workday that works<\/p>\n

If you wander just beyond the shops and caf\u00e9s, you\u2019ll also find Saint\u202fCroix Plaza\u2019s newly renovated executive office suites. The April open house is a chance to take a peek inside these refreshed spaces, which range from 100 to 230 square feet, with only a handful still available. Updates include new finishes throughout, along with shared amenities like a kitchen, conference room, and lobby.<\/p>\n

For anyone who likes the idea of a workday with walkable lunch options, coffee breaks, and quick errands, the offices offer something a little different\u2014professional space that still feels connected to daily life in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Stop by the April 12 open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explore the plaza, sample what\u2019s new, and see what\u2019s taking shape at Saint Croix Plaza (4205 & 4230 S. MacDill Ave). You might come for the coffee or music and leave with a few new favorite spots. Visit the plaza\u2019s website<\/a> for more information.\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Saint\u202fCroix Plaza (4205 & 4230 S. MacDill Ave) is where locals discover new favorites while grabbing lunch, running…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":223850,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":["post-223849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223849\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}