New Restaurant Wave

Handful of new spots are opening across Sarasota right now, and they couldn't be more different from each other. A bagel shop on the Key, a Japanese fine dining concept in a 1925 citrus exchange building, a coffee-wine-flower shop hybrid, and a crepe cafe with tableside slow pour coffee. Here's what you need to know about each one.

Bungalow Bagels — Siesta Key

A New York-style bagel shop at the south end of Siesta Key, about a block from the beach. Owner Robert DeSilvio — who also runs the three Casa Masa locations around town — is making everything in-house: six core bagel varieties boiled and baked daily, house-made cream cheeses (including a strawberry sweet option), plus fresh salmon and veggie toppings. The coffee program includes lattes, Kona coffee from Hawaii, and cold brew canned to order right in front of you with an in-house canning machine. Open 7 AM to 3 PM daily, with online ordering for beach-bound grab-and-go runs.

6583 Midnight Pass Rd. | Read more:

Hanami Japanese Fine Dining & Lounge — Rosemary District

This is the big one. Hanami is the evolution of the former downtown Tsunami Sushi, now relocated to a beautifully restored 1925 citrus exchange building in the Rosemary District. Owner Samuel Ray expanded the concept significantly — 135 seats at opening with a mezzanine built from reclaimed wood, a garden dining area coming later, and a dedicated 60-seat lounge. The name translates to "flower viewing," a nod to Japan's cherry blossom tradition of pausing to appreciate the moment. The menu keeps the Tsunami favorites (full vegan sushi menu, fresh fish, teriyaki filet, Korean short rib) while adding tableside hibachi and a cocktail program featuring sake on tap and citrus-forward Florida-inspired drinks.

1525 4th St., Unit C | See more:

Treehouse Flowers, Coffee & Wine

This one is hard to categorize, and that's kind of the point. Treehouse is a coffee shop in the morning, a wine bar in the afternoon, and a flower boutique all day. Co-owners Anna and Scott Langlais and their daughter Sheena Storek designed it as a place you can visit in gym clothes for a latte and come back later for charcuterie and champagne without either version feeling out of place. Counter service, about 35 seats, plus a small retail section with fresh bouquets and natural-fabric clothing. Targeting a Mother's Day weekend opening.

1551 Lakefront Dr., Unit 102 | Details

Coastal Grind Coffee & Crepes — Gulf Gate

A husband-and-wife operation bringing espresso drinks and made-to-order crepes to the Gulf Gate neighborhood. The standout is the tableside slow pour coffee — staff grind the beans at your table, pour the water, and serve it fresh. ("It doesn't get fresher than that," says owner Rebecca Drescher.) The crepe menu covers savory (shrimp with avocado and chipotle sauce) and sweet (Nutella banana, Dubai chocolate), plus mimosa flights for those who want to keep things festive. About 25 seats with a mix of tables and lounge seating.

2661 Mall Dr. | Details