Black Pearl, a restaurant concept combining Japanese and Italian cuisines, plans a soft opening Jan. 21 in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Kelvin Ole confirmed the date in a Jan. 14 email. An Instagram post said a speakeasy that will be incorporated into the restaurant is set to open Jan. 28.
According to a permit issued Nov. 14, 2024, the build-out cost is $400,000 for the establishment at 880 Florida A1A N., No. 18B, in the Ponte Vedra Pointe Shopping Center.
St. Johns County also issued a permit Sept. 13, 2024, for Shark Signs of NE FL Inc. to install signs for the restaurant at a cost of $6,000…