Located at 493 Seventh Ave. N., the general store is inspired by the weekend markets in Tampa and the bodegas of New York.
Pete's will have a limited supply of bagels until its official opening this Saturday, April 20, at 7 a.m.
Husband-and-wife owners Steven and Sara Peterman noticed a lack of walkable community markets in St. Pete, so they decided to launch their own.
“In New York, we have a lot of bodegas and corner stores,” Steven says, “so we’re excited to bring a hyper-local version to St. Pete.”
The store is mainly grab-and-go, but outdoor seating in the form of three picnic tables, which should provide a nice view of Round Lake across the street, will accommodate customers who’d like to stay awhile.
“Our idea is to stock the market with necessities and be waste-conscious,” says Steven.
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This article appears in Apr 11-18, 2019.