A familiar local name is spreading its wings — literally.
Jaxx Sportsbar & Grill, a well-loved neighborhood spot near the Palmetto Walmart, has announced plans to open a second location called Jaxx Wing Co. The new restaurant is moving into the former Gianni’s Pizza Express space at 4927 96th St E, Palmetto, in The Shoppes at Moccasin Wallow.
Located about six miles north of the original Jaxx location, this new offshoot will be a smaller, fast-casual version of the popular sports bar. It will feature a small bar and just a few tables, making it a cozy stop for quick bites, drinks, and takeout. Jaxx Wing Co. will focus on one of their biggest crowd-pleasers: chicken wings.
Goodbye Pizza, Hello Wings
The new location comes following the recent closure of Gianni’s Pizza Express, which had been operating in the space since August 2024. The windows are now papered over, and a sign on the front door reads:…