Publix fans in Miami’s North Bay Village Florida on Biscayne Bay are about to get a very unique version of the retailer – a Publix with a food hall and condos.
That concept might seem strange to some Floridians because, if you are a Floridian of a certain age, you might remember when shopping at Publix meant that you merely had access to traditional groceries plus a meat, deli, bakery, and seafood department in a free-standing store.
Things have changed. I’ve written about how some Publix stores have eliminated a designated meat counter with a butcher and how some new stores have added additional amenities like burrito bars and popcorn makers.
And now Floridians are being introduced to a different type of Publix – one that will be inside luxury apartments with many different culinary options.
The Shoma Bay Condos and Publix Combination: In May of 2023, it was announced that new construction was planned on what would be Shoma Bay at North Bay Village, a condo community with 333 living units and a 35,037 square foot Publix with a Shoma Bazaar food hall.