You've stumbled past this tucked away SoHo location hundreds of time, but if kids aren't part of your world, you probably never noticed it: Practically Pikasso has changed ownership. The founders of this quaint location quietly called it quits mid-October and Kelly Grillone, a Tampa newcomer from the Destin area, stepped in and renamed it Pikasso's Kiln and Kork.
Although she has no experience in the bar and restaurant business, Grillone wants to make it a wine café in addition to the pottery design studio. She'll offer 10 wines by the glass ($6-$10) and by the bottle ($28-$34) with labels like Cosentino Cigar Zin and Artesa Pinot Noir, numerous craft beers like Flying Dog Old Scratch and, in a partnership with her neighbor Circles Restaurant, a selection of food. In the works are a deck addition, cigars and a pizza oven.
2502 West Azeele St., Tampa
813-877-8238
This article appears in Dec 10-16, 2008.

