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What\u2019s New in North Florida <\/p>\n

Real Cool Time Records Underground<\/a><\/p>\n

Tallahassee<\/p>\n

Opened as an annex of Real Cool Time Records and adjacent to picturesque Lake Ella, this retail archive is a wonderworld of cult classic paperbacks, vintage concert tees, LPs, CDs, VHS tapes, DVD sets, collectible comics and posters. \u201cIt\u2019s like the old arcade place without the arcade games,\u201d says Matt Sampson, who launched the original used record store four years ago. But the new Underground expansion of the shop is also a culture hub with frequent live gigs from local indie artists. \u201cThere\u2019s a whole circuit of indie buzz bands we don\u2019t see in town anymore,\u201d Sampson says. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to pick up the slack.\u201d
instagram.com\/rctrecords<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoAtlantic Beach\u2019s Dune House Hotel & Spa has 193 rooms and four new dining concepts coming soon. Photography courtesy of Dune House Hotel & Spa.<\/p>\n

Dune House Hotel & Spa<\/a><\/p>\n

Atlantic Beach<\/p>\n

A complete reboot of the old One Ocean Resort & Spa, Dune House gleams anew as a chic destination, with 193 rooms dressed in newly imagined coastal-mod decor and a neutral color palette. Along with coveted ocean views, the property includes a spa, beachside pool and four new dining concepts coming this summer: the Coastal Farmer; Cafe Dune; the Soothsayer, a poolside tiki bar; and Sea Turtle Scoops for a cooling ice cream after a romp in the sun. The venue also boasts ample space\u201410,000 square feet\u2014for events and more casual get-togethers, and a retail showcase right outside the hotel that keeps it local, with an array of popular Atlantic Beach vendors.
dunehousehotelandspa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Block Jax<\/a><\/p>\n

Jacksonville<\/p>\n

Jacksonville\u2019s first-ever open-air food hall, mainly built out of repurposed shipping containers, is home to outposts of some of the city\u2019s hottest food vendors\u2014including James Beard nominee Chancho King, Stackd Burgers, Darkside Tacos, the Hungry Owl. The 10,000-square-foot pavilion is outfitted with a 30-foot LED projection wall for sports events and movies, a kids play zone and a dog park. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, the entertainment hub is thoroughly family-oriented but also has an upstairs area for adults only, and a stage built for live musical performances featuring local and touring acts like The Band Be Easy and Masonary.
theblockjax.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoEmerald Stitchery sells a variety of threads and canvases. Photography courtesy of Emerald Stitchery.<\/p>\n

Emerald Stitchery<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa Rosa Beach<\/p>\n

Aware that the Panhandle was a needlepoint retail desert, Memphis couple Shea and Kyle Taylor saw 30A as an ideal spot to launch their first brick-and-mortar store after two years of marketing solely online. The Seagrove Plaza shop is a showcase for hundreds of canvas designs, donning tongue-in-cheek sayings like \u201cWTF: Welcome to Florida,\u201d many of which are Shay\u2019s own creations under her brand Threaded and Tipsy. \u201cWe have a lot of beachy canvases for sure,\u201d says Shea, who has strong family ties in the area. \u201cWe just love it down there.\u201d Shop the silk, wool and cotton threads and accessories or level up your skills with classes and finishing services, which turns a completed canvas into a pillow or ornament.
emeraldstitchery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s New in Central Florida<\/p>\n

\"FlamingoSuper Memory Niche Fragrances has dozens of perfumes for sale. Photography courtesy of Super Memory Niche Fragrances.<\/p>\n

Super Memory Niche Fragrances<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Merryck Walker suggests bringing a friend and a bottle of wine to the boutique fragrance shop she opened in November\u2014that way you can sip and sniff your way through every aroma. A former sommelier, Walker treats fragrances like fine wines that are meant to be explored slowly. She has curated shelves of varied vessels that evolve from \u201cbright and playful\u201d to \u201cdark and moody.\u201d \u201cEvery scent here has been highly vetted and chosen for a reason,\u201d Walker says, including one of her bestsellers from local perfume house Rica Fragrance called \u00a1Qu\u00e9 Rica!, with notes of coconut cream and jasmine.
supermemory.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Perla\u2019s Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n

Winter Park<\/p>\n

What was once old is new again. Chef Michael Collantes has brought back the pizza joint he first opened in Ivanhoe Village five years ago, ushering a new era of the common pie right next door to his Michelin-starred, 10-seat omakase experience, Soseki.\u00a0 Perla\u2019s unexpected topping combinations create inventive flavors, from a classic pepperoni pie with banana slices on top to another one, nicknamed Mikey\u2019s Hot Double Down, that\u2019s finished with jalape\u00f1o, basil, hot honey and dollops of lemon ricotta. The boutique pie shop, which identifies as \u201cFlorida Man pizza,\u201d is also a vinyl record and cocktail bar.
perlaspizzafl.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoCentral Park St. Pete is a new five-story food hall that hosts a variety of restaurant stalls. Photography courtesy of Central Park St. Pete.<\/p>\n

Central Park St. Pete<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

Nearly five years in the making, St. Pete\u2019s five-story food hall from Hi Hospitality Group finally welcomed its first guests in February. With several food stops and a few bars, this spot lets you grab a burrito from Don Ricardo\u2019s, snag a pastrami sandwich from Palm Avenue Deli and sip a cocktail from 27\u00b0 North all in one trip. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to order from three different concepts\u2014that\u2019s the whole point,\u201d says Natalia Levey, founder of Hi Hospitality Group. More openings are on the way, including The Meadows, a gelato-and-sweets concept, and Bar Hana, which recently opened on the rooftop, giving you something new to sample on every floor.
centralparkstpete.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoHarlow Grove\u2019s burrata salad with tomato, prosciutto and pesto. Photography courtesy of Harlow Grove.<\/p>\n

Harlow Grove<\/a><\/p>\n

Winter Garden<\/p>\n

Slip into a booth on the first-floor lounge with a pre-dinner cocktail like the Pistache, Yo! or the Notorious F.I.G., then follow the grand staircase to an open-air terrace, where you\u2019ll share crowd favorites like the goat cheese croquettes and braised short rib under bistro lights and century-old oak branches. Inspired by The Wilder, a favorite Fort Lauderdale haunt, this two-story restaurant brings American fare to the Smith & Main complex, just\u00a0steps from the charm of Plant Street. \u201c(Harlow Grove) is designed for conversation, for another round and for staying longer than you planned,\u201d says Natalie Lange of Knallhart Management Group.
harlowgrovewg.com<\/a><\/p>\n

What\u2019s New in South Florida<\/p>\n

\"FlamingoItalian chefs Elisabetta & Massimo Tundo opened Altamura Trattoria together. Photography courtesy of Altamura Trattoria.<\/p>\n

Altamura Trattoria<\/a><\/p>\n

Miami<\/p>\n

Every meal at this Doral eatery begins with Il Nostro Benvenuto, a complimentary welcome bite of chickpea flatbread with ricotta and artichokes. The small gesture is just one way the Milan-born husband-and-wife team, Massimo and Elisabetta Tundo, are showcasing regional Italian cuisine and hospitality. Dig into time-honored recipes, from handmade pastas like spaghetti chitarra with San Marzano tomato and stracciatella to inventive pies from the Zza\u2019 Zza\u2019 section of the menu. Following the success of a concept at the Miami Design District, the couple\u2019s new restaurant captures the spirit of Northern Italy and the country\u2019s Southern islands.
altamuratrattoria.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoLamb tartare with pistachio, Key lime and mustard seeds. Photography courtesy of Heyday Cookshop.<\/p>\n

Heyday Cookshop<\/a><\/p>\n

Naples<\/p>\n

Chef Kayla Pfeiffer didn\u2019t want to treat music as background noise, so she created a restaurant around it, blending a chef residency with a Hi-Fi vinyl listening lounge. \u201cA dish can feel completely different depending on what\u2019s playing,\u201d says the 2025 James Beard semifinalist and Food Network\u2019s 2024 \u201cChopped\u201d champion. Heyday\u2014a word that evokes nostalgia and the idea of a golden age\u2014embraces Pfeiffer\u2019s philosophy of creating an experience where guests can listen, pay attention and be present. The menu contrasts familiar favorites with a modern lens, like a Peking duck snack wrap inspired by moo shu, a Chinese stir-fry, or a duck meatloaf riffing on childhood comfort.
heydaycookshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoLounge by the pool at The Vineta Hotel, a 41-room boutique stay in Palm Beach.<\/p>\n

The Vineta Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n

Palm Beach<\/p>\n

Long synonymous with opulence and prestige, Palm Beach is now home to a reimagined, century-old Mediterranean Revival landmark\u2014one that feels equal parts historic and refreshingly chic. Just off Worth Avenue, Oetker Hotels\u2019 first U.S. outpost embraces a sense of grandeur with a playful edge, nodding to the island\u2019s luminosity through fragrant courtyards and sunlit poolside spaces lined with bougainvillea. Its 41 guest rooms feel airy and understated, layered in white-and-blue linens and terrazzo floors. At the retro-glam pool house, light bites are served beside a mosaic-tiled pool, while the indoor-outdoor restaurant, Coco\u2019s, channels the South of France with dishes like sea bass and truffle-laced pastas.
oetkerhotels.com\/hotels\/the-vineta-hotel\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FlamingoFlorida Room serves dishes based on Southern comfort. Photography courtesy of Florida Room.<\/p>\n

Florida Room<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

After playing a game at the world\u2019s first pickleball stadium, The Fort, relax nearby in a breezy, sun-dappled venue styled after a classic Florida room. \u201cTop Chef\u201d alum and James Beard\u2013nominated chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis realize this vision inside the sporting retreat. \u201cThe Florida Room is our interpretation of what Florida used to feel like before everything became overdesigned and overcomplicated,\u201d says McInnis. The menu is a love letter to Southern comfort with a coastal twist. Think: double buttermilk crispy fried chicken and buttermilk panna cotta with fresh passion fruit. \u201c(The goal is) flavors that feel layered, bright and intentional while still delivering the familiarity of classic Southern cooking,\u201d he says.
floridaroomftl.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For more restaurants, hotels and boutique businesses across the state, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n