Kitty's House of Pizza Will Open in St. Petersburg
The new pizza shop at 4059 Fifth Ave. N. is slated to begin operations in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Steven Garrahan and Kurt Drake will launch Kitty's House of Pizza in St. Petersburg this November. The restaurant will occupy 1,400 square feet and serve pies prepared with 72-hour fermented dough.
Why it matters
The owners purchased the property at 4059 Fifth Ave. N. to foster neighborhood renovation and contribute to local investment in the Central Oak Park area.
The 1,400-square-foot storefront features a Marra Forni rotating brick oven that operates between 600 and 700 degrees. The menu will offer both 12-inch and 16-inch pies.
The players
Steven Garrahan
He is a partner and co-owner of the new pizza establishment.
Kurt Drake
He is a partner and co-owner of the new pizza establishment.
Janet Plummer
She provided financial assistance to the partners for the property purchase.
Bill Amoriello
He provided financial assistance to the partners for the property purchase.
The details
The facility includes 26 indoor seats and focuses primarily on to-go orders, though owners plan to expand into an outdoor patio. The partners will also operate a Bright Ice ice cream commissary in the adjacent space.
Timeline
Bright Ice opened four blocks away in 2019.
The restaurant opening is scheduled for November 2026.
Market Landscape
This opening builds upon the established presence of the owners' nearby Bright Ice venture, which has operated in the area for seven years. It positions the partners to capitalize on the ongoing revitalization of the local retail corridor.
Residents in Central Oak Park will gain a new dining option focused on take-out service near the existing ice cream shop. Patrons can expect future expanded seating capacity to 50 if plans to add beer and wine service materialize.
The takeaway
Business owners looking to enter the local market can find success by clustering complementary food services in existing neighborhood hubs. This approach helps create a dedicated food destination that encourages repeat customer visits.
Further reading
For more information on the local retail environment, visit the St. Petersburg Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Times.
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