According to a recent release, a local duo is bringing a new concept to town.
“When The Floridian owners Genie and Jeff McNally announced that their widely-loved farm-to-table restaurant would take a short hiatus while its new location was built, there were questions,” the release states.
“At the forefront: What would the couple do with the unfamiliar concept of having time off? Sail around the world? Go on a walkabout? Loaf at home? Not challenging enough. Instead, the McNallys decided to dig into the deep well of unused ideas they had been stockpiling while they were busy building The Floridian into one of the area’s favorite eateries. They are now bringing two of those wild ideas to life: Bea’s Fine Foods”
“Jeff and I had all of these fun ideas that didn’t quite fit into The Floridian, but we couldn’t let them go,” says co-owner and Executive Chef Genie McNally. “That’s how Bea’s and Jefe’s were born. It’s going to be a really fun way for us to experiment with new ingredients and flavor profiles on a smaller, more intimate scale.”
“Bea’s Fine Food + All Day Café is what co-owner Jeff McNally lovingly calls The Floridian’s little sister. Located at 9 Anastasia Boulevard, it will feature cafe-style breakfast, full-service lunch, coffee, supper, and natural wines.”
“Named after Genie’s grandmother, Bea’s will be a fun, fresh, and inventive take on some of her favorite things. By night, Bea’s Supper Club will feature ingredient-driven and farm-inspired small plates and entrees, family-style sides, cast-iron pizzas, and signature low-ABV cocktails. Many of The Floridian’s old-school favorites will be popping up as specials as well.”
“We know people will ask, why not just open The Floridian at 9 Anastasia,” says co-owner Jeff McNally. “Genie and I let the space dictate the purpose, and it just didn’t feel right for The Floridian. Bea’s is not the same, but related…tangential. Something unique, small-scale, and hopefully pretty fun. We can’t wait to see everyone!”
