A brand new restaurant is rolling onto Pine Island later this summer season. Kickstands Pub & Grub will take over Effective Swine’s former spot simply south of the island’s middle on Stringfellow Highway in St. James Metropolis.
“We’re going to attempt to open on the finish of July, starting of August,” mentioned Sheila Breech, the co-owner alongside together with her husband David. “It’ll be a bar and restaurant. We’ll have a band on weekends a few times a month.”
The couple are motorbike fans and hope to deliver their ardour to the brand new enterprise.
“We might adore it to change into a bike vacation spot,” Breech mentioned. “We would like motorcyclists to return, chill out, have enjoyable and eat some meals. We’ll pave half the car parking zone for bikes.”
On the menu?
“It’ll be American meals, informal eating,” Breech added. “Barbecue, sliders, pizza, subs, wings and a dinner menu. We’ll bake our personal bread for subs, make the pizza dough, minimize our personal fries. There might be beer and wine.”
David isn’t any stranger to the restaurant enterprise. His household owned and operated Rofini’s in Columbus, Ohio, for the reason that late Fifties.
The couple has massive plans for his or her new family-oriented area.
“An outdoor tiki is coming,” Sheila mentioned. “It’ll be off the entrance — off the east facet and round to the south facet. We’ll open earlier than it’s completed although.”
Whereas the freshly painted brilliant orange facet of the constructing is an eye-catcher, the within has been repainted from orange to beige, “a pleasant earth tone.”
“It’s been a protracted journey,” mentioned Breech, who signed a lease in January. “We’re getting there.”
Comply with Kickstands Pub & Grub on Facebook for the newest updates.
Stroll On’s
The flavors of Louisiana are heading to Cape Coral. A ground-breaking ceremony for this Cajun-inspired sports activities bistreaux was held June 20 at 1127 SW Pine Island Highway. Curran Younger Development will construct franchise proprietor Len Lemmer’s 8,900-square-foot restaurant throughout from Stevie Tomato’s Sports activities Web page. It’s anticipated to open within the spring of 2025.
“We’re assured it should change into a go-to spot for residents and guests alike, with extra places on the horizon,” director of operations Tyler Lemmer mentioned in a information launch.
With 78 places in 15 states (together with six in Florida), Stroll-On’s was based in 2003 by Louisiana State basketball walk-ons Jack Warner and Brandon Landry. Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees is a co-owner within the firm, whereas franchisees embody Dak Prescott, Derrick Brooks and soccer coach Dabo Swinney.
Stroll-On’s is thought for its scratch-made meals, wall-to-wall TVs, plus craft beer and cocktails, in a enjoyable and family-friendly surroundings. Its wide-ranging menu contains starters (from gumbo and fried gator to boudin balls) tacos & wraps, sandwiches, salads, Louisiana classics (assume crawfish etouffee and catfish, shrimp and redfish dishes), burgers, poboys and extra.
“We like to construct eating places as a result of they’re locations the place our group, family and friends can get pleasure from lengthy after it has been constructed,” Chris Curran, CEO of Curran Young Construction, mentioned within the information launch. “With the menu and household environment of Stroll-On’s, we all know that is going to be wildly profitable and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”
Go to walk-ons.com for extra.
Oahu Contemporary Bowls
A Fort Myers location of Mike Cardascia’s standard Naples-based superfood café held a mushy opening Friday, June 28. The fast-casual Hawaiian eatery in Palm Pointe Shoppes is simply south of Web page Area on Cleveland Avenue. Clients will get 50 p.c off bowls now till the July 5 grand opening. To have fun the official grand opening, the primary 100 clients on Friday the fifth will obtain one free acai for a yr (one bowl per 30 days).
Oahu is thought for its poke bowls, burritos, acai mushy serve, boba and extra. Flaming Sizzling Cheetos Poké Burrito and the divine Berry Divine Natural Comfortable Serve Acai are simply two of the favored signature gadgets.
Hours in Fort Myers are 9 a.m. to eight p.m. day by day. 11621 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 20, Fort Myers; (239) 331-2200; oahufreshbowls.com and Facebook for updates.
Jack’s Bar & Eatery
This month-old biker-themed restaurant is the newest to occupy the northeast nook of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Hunter Boulevard close to Kurt Donaldson Neighborhood Park in North Fort Myers. It’s within the former house of Perico’s, Ok’ Rico’s, Tropical Tiki, El Mazorcazo and extra. Open day by day, Jack’s daytime menu options starters (wings, tacos, nachos and extra), salads, wraps and pitas, burgers, sandwiches, signature loaded tots, and entrees from steaks to seafood. The late-night menu is appetizer, sandwich and tots targeted. The lined, open-air outside space incorporates a spacious bar, loads of TVs and ice chilly drinks. One other bar is situated contained in the expansive eating room. There’s a sport room too. 2401 Hancock Bridge Parkway, North Fort Myers; (239) 257-1685; jacksbars.com
La Taperia Mediterranean Delicacies
After Tamara Gonzales and her husband Marcos Valdes discovered success with their catering firm, La Taperia in Miami, the couple determined to strive it on within the Fort Myers space. The couple, who had varied eating places in Spain, paired with Spanish chef Alberto Esteban on this latest enterprise. Specializing in Mediterranean meals like paellas and Spanish tapas, they’re doing small personal occasions for eight or extra to start with. Discover their mouthwatering menu on Instagram
Robyn George is a meals and eating reporter for The Information-Press. Join at [email protected]