3 Pasco County Businesses Opening Soon: Yemeni Coffee, Ice Cream, and a Bourbon Bar
Here's what you may have missed in Pasco County restaurant news.
The Original Floridian, Haraz Coffee and KSplitz Ice Cream are opening soon in Dade City / St. Joe, New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel.
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The Original Floridian Bar and Grill — St. Joe / Dade City
Preparing to open at 31936 St Joe Rd, Dade City, FL 33525; full interior rebuild in final stages with opening date to be announced after inspections.
What to expect: High-end bourbon bar and grill with roughly 400–500 bourbons, strong tequila lineup, hybrid counter/bar service for ~65–66 seats, porches, light live music, and a few TVs.
Menu & drinks: Wings, prime rib, short rib–blend burgers, fried catfish, fried gator, chicken sandwiches, salads; wood-fired pizza planned later.
Hours: Tue–Wed 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun time TBA.
Read the article: Business Debut.
Ksplitz Creamery — Longleaf (New Port Richey)
Second location coming to 3104 Town Ave, Ste 104B, New Port Richey, FL 34655; aiming for just after Thanksgiving pending final inspections.
What to expect: Hand-scooped, small-batch ice cream made in-house with a community-focused vibe; family-run shop expanding from its SR-54 location.
Menu & drinks: House-made ice cream with no preservatives; Maryland-style snowballs debuting here with classic flavors like egg custard.
Hours: Daily from noon; Sun–Thu noon–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat noon–10 p.m.
Read the article: Business Debut.
Haraz Coffee House — Wesley Chapel
Opening at 1722 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544; opening timeline (as of 10/28/25): targeting the week of Thanksgiving, pending final approvals.
What to expect: 2,000-sq-ft café with ~64 seats and late hours; espresso standards plus Yemeni signatures like Harazi Latte and Adeni Chai.
Menu & drinks: Refreshers, matcha, blended drinks; pastries and Middle Eastern savory pies; standout bee bites (cheesy, honey-topped pull-apart pastry).
Hours: Sun–Thu 7 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat 7 a.m.–midnight.
Read the article: Business Debut.
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