Genie and Jeff McNally, the husband-and-wife team behind The Floridian, will debut Bea’s Fine Foods + All Day Cafe at 9 Anastasia Boulevard. Set to open August 13, the cafe offers a creative spin on farm-to-table fare. The concept pays tribute to the influence of Chef Genie McNally’s grandmothers.
Highlights
- Bea’s Fine Foods + All Day Cafe to open on August 13.
- The restaurant is a tribute to the impact both of Chef Genie’s grandmothers had on her.
- Guests can enjoy a new menu packed with locally sourced dishes.
Bea’s Fine Foods Brings Farm Fare to Anastasia Boulevard
The cafe channels a bright, 1970s-inspired vibe, with indoor seating for 40 and additional spots on the porch. The couple repurposed stained glass from their former restaurant, Santa Maria, as a nod to the past. The duo is also incorporating hand-selected vintage furnishings and Marüshka artwork in the restaurant to add a more personal touch to the space.
“I take so much inspiration from my family, so it was natural to honor my grandmothers with a concept that is near and dear to my heart,” says Executive Chef Genie McNally.
“Bea’s is a way to play with ideas that have been marinating in my head. Jeff and I have invested lots of time in building relationships with our purveyors, and many times, they just bring me what’s fresh, and I start ideating. These are the ideas that I’ve been stowing away, that weren’t quite right for The Floridian, but something I still wanted to explore,” she added.
- When: Wednesday, August 13
- Where: 9 Anastasia Boulevard in St. Augustine
Fresh and Inventive Take on Menu
Bea’s Fine Foods + All Day Cafe is an inventive and fresh spin on some of the chefs’ Genie and Jeff McNally’s favorite things and inspirations. The restaurant features cafe-style breakfast, full-service lunch, natural wines, supper, and coffee.
The breakfast items include BTS Breakfast Pizza, the Frittata du Jour, and fresh-baked pastries. The options for breakfast keep changing depending on the availability of fresh ingredients.
Dishes like the Brisket Biscuit, a three-cheese and scallion buttermilk biscuit with Cartwheel Ranch braised brisket and pepper jelly, offer a hearty twist on breakfast staples.
The lunch and brunch menu offers some local favorites featuring The Burger with new concepts like Polenta & Summer Squash Shakshuka and Breads & Spreads. The supper club menu includes comforting dishes like Cast Iron Pizza.
Guests can build a custom pie or try Chef Genie’s signature creations, like the Southern Belle, a garlic and herb base topped with mozzarella, Georgia peaches, arugula, a basil-pecan crumble, Asher blue cheese, and grilled shrimp.
Main courses blend Southern comfort with global flavors, from Chicken Adobo to Scallops Veracruz in a coconut-shallot broth.
The menu also includes shareable plates like Citrus Baked Brie and Beet Poke, along with sides such as Lil Moo Cheesy Smashed Potatoes and Smoked Corn on the Cob.
Rooted in personal inspiration, Bea’s Fine Foods blends local flavor, creativity, and nostalgic charm.
