Downtown Sarasota Restaurant Closed and Rebranded
Owners Ryan Boeve and Mark Baldwin have closed Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar to open a new concept.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar has permanently closed its doors at 1660 Main St. in downtown Sarasota. Owners Ryan Boeve and Mark Baldwin are now transforming the space to launch their new venture, Mitchell's Food and Wine.
Why it matters
The transition marks a strategic pivot for the local restaurateurs as they replace their existing pizza concept with a new dining experience. The change aims to introduce a fresh culinary identity to the high-traffic downtown Main Street corridor.
The property located at 1660 Main St. has hosted a single ownership group since Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar first opened in late 2020. This transition marks the end of that six-year tenure at the downtown address.
The players
Ryan Boeve
Ryan Boeve is a local restaurateur who co-owns several dining establishments in the Sarasota area.
Mark Baldwin
Mark Baldwin is a business partner and restaurateur involved in the management and rebranding of downtown dining venues.
The details
The upcoming Mitchell's Food and Wine will feature dishes including braised short rib brasato and Florida yellowtail snapper. The owners have renovated the site to feature a mix of Art Deco and mid-century modern design elements.
Timeline
Lucile Pizza & Wine Bar opened in late 2020.
Mitchell's Food and Wine is scheduled to open in mid-October 2026.
Market Landscape
This restaurant transition reflects the broader Sarasota downtown Main Street revitalization trend of rebranding existing spaces to capture shifting local consumer tastes. It positions Boeve and Baldwin to maintain their footprint on the competitive downtown strip by refreshing their core offering.
Local diners will see a change in menu options as the former pizza-focused establishment transitions to a new concept featuring short rib and snapper. Customers should expect the space at 1660 Main St. to remain under construction until the new brand launches this fall.
The takeaway
Maintaining a presence in a competitive downtown district often requires operators to refresh their concepts to stay relevant with local patrons. Residents should watch for the mid-October opening to see how the new menu offerings compare to the previous establishment.
What happens next
Mitchell's Food and Wine is projected to open in mid-October 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local dining changes, visit Sarasota Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
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