Cheeky’s to bring ‘old Florida vibes’ to Grand Central

A Tampa-based restaurateur with a fondness for St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District plans to elevate the eclectic neighborhood’s charm with his latest concept.

Nate Siegel, co-founder of Tampa’s award-winning Willa’s and Willa's Provisions, will open another neighborhood restaurant and bar across the bay in mid-2024. The concept, Cheeky’s, draws inspiration from New England oyster bars and Southern chicken shacks.

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Weekend forecast: First Night and fireworks

First Night takes place on the last night of the year. Once that odd bit of semantics is out of the way, it becomes easier to understand why First Night St. Pete has been part of the downtown landscape for 30 years. It’s the only family-friendly, free New Year’s Eve celebration in the city.

For a plethora of reasons including residual pandemic woes, loss of sponsorship and a volunteer shortage, First Night was canceled in 2022. So while the 2023/24 edition, 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 31) at North Straub Park, is being touted as “the 30th annual,” it’s actually been 31 years since First Night was established in St. Pete.

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