News Release: 7/5/2024
July 05, 2024
Tinker Latin Food Now Open at Tioga Town Center
Tioga Town Center is thrilled to welcome Tinker Latin Food to the Award-Winning Town Center
Gainesville, Fla. — Tinker Latin Food has opened their doors at Tioga Town Center. Tinker is a local, family owned & operated restaurant serving authentic Latin Street Food. Their new restaurant is located at 140 SW 128th St., Bldg. 5 Ste D, Newberry, FL 32669.
Focused on family, community, and faith, Tinker Latin Food owners, Antonella Derrico and Tinker Quevedo, are driven by a strong desire to bring a sense of home to every customer they meet. Originally from Miami, their love of food, and dream to create something truly special in the Gainesville community fueled their Food Truck beginnings in 2019. Their customer-based approach, and attention to the overall dining experience quickly inspired a fierce following, and sparked their first brick and mortar restaurant in Downtown Gainesville in 2020. Their loyal customers and growing fanbase then drove the need for a second location in the heart of Tioga Town Center in July of 2024.
Tinker Latin Food is focused on fresh, quality, authentic ingredients that are unique to the Greater Gainesville food scene. From their gluten-free arepas, vegan and vegetarian options, to their freshly-squeezed juices, their extensive menu is sure to delight all palates. Tinker’s Tioga location will offer a full menu of exquisite dishes, including breakfast, lunch, dinner entrées, appetizers, desserts, and more. Their newly renovated space is inspired by natural elements and thoughtful lighting, creating a cozy, modern atmosphere to relax and unwind. The Tioga location also offers a full bar, and beautiful shaded outdoor patio seating, that’s also pet-friendly. Tioga customers can also expect extended evening hours, as well as brunch coming soon.
“We’re just so happy to be here, we love this area and often spend time here with our family,” said Antonella. She continued, “We’re so thankful for this opportunity to expand, and serve our Tioga and surrounding communities - the purpose is for our customers to leave happy.” Tinker added, “It felt meant to be, and we wouldn’t be here without all the incredible support we’ve had along our journey. We’re very grateful.”
The Tioga Town Center location will be Tinker’s second location in the Gainesville region. Their Tioga location will be open Tuesday through Sunday, serving a full menu all day long, staring initially with dinner service to begin. Tinker also offers catering, and scheduled food truck services for private events.
“We’re so thrilled to welcome family-owned Tinker Latin Food to Tioga Town Center,” said Corin Ferrell, Senior Community Manager for Tioga Town Center & Hankin Group. “It’s wonderful to add yet another local business to our thriving Tioga Town Center community.”
Rick Cain with Avison Young represented the landlord, and Teresa Callen with Portal Realty represented the tenant in this transaction. For more information on commercial availability, or to lease office or retail space, visit www.avisonyoung.us/properties, or call (352) 505-7588. For more information on Tioga Town Center, visit www.TiogaTownCenter.com, or call (352) 331-4000. For more information on residential leasing and The Flats at Tioga Town Center, visit www.FlatsTioga.com, or call (352) 331-4000.
Tioga Town Center is an award-winning lifestyle center featuring over 35 businesses, and 184 luxury apartment homes at The Flats at Tioga. As a mixed-use development in Gainesville’s most consistently growing area, Tioga Town Center takes pride in creating a true ‘Live Shop Done Play’ atmosphere, experience, and way of life. Tioga Town Center fully embraces the invigorating mix of living, shopping, working and dining with numerous retail stores and restaurants, Class A office space, health & fitness center, early childhood education, healthcare and professional services, and luxury residential apartments, all within a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment. All this and more combine to make Tioga Town Center the modern, award-winning center it is.
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For further information/comment/photos:
• Virginia MacKoul, Owner, Impact Hive: 239.462.8640
• Corin Ferrell, Senior Community Manager, Tioga Town Center & Hankin Group: 352.331.4000
About Tioga Town Center:
Tioga Town Center is an award-winning 23-acre mixed-use lifestyle center featuring over 30 businesses, and 184 luxury apartments. For more information, visit: www.tiogatowncenter.com
Follow Tioga Town Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiogaTownCenter/
Follow Tioga Town Center on Instagram: @tiogatowncenter https://www.instagram.com/tiogatowncenter
Follow Tioga Town Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiogaTownCenter
About Tioga Town Center Owners, Hankin Group & Hankin Apartments:
Pennsylvania based real estate developer, Hankin Group, purchased Tioga Town Center in 2017, as it represents a cutting-edge example of mixed-use development at its finest, both in Gainesville and on a national scale. Tioga seamlessly incorporates retail, office, luxury apartments, and green spaces within a single development. Recognized with numerous awards for quality, design and innovation, Hankin Group has served home buyers and the building community for more than 60 years. Today, the company remains dedicated to its founding ideals of building and operating to superior standards and providing the ultimate experience in service and support. For more information, visit www.hankingroup.com
About Tinker Latin Food:
Tinker Latin Food is a family owned and operated Latin Street Food Restaurant & Food Truck serving the Greater Gainesville Region. Tinker’s is focused on their customer’s experience, and is intentional about choosing fresh, quality, authentic ingredients. Tinker also offers catering, and scheduled food truck services for private events. For more information, visit www.tinkerfoodtruck.com
Follow Tinker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinkerfoodtruck
Follow Tinker on Instagram: @tinkerlatinfood - https://www.instagram.com/tinkerlatinfood
Tioga Town Center is thrilled to welcome Tinker Latin Food to the Award-Winning Town Center
Gainesville, Fla. — Tinker Latin Food has opened their doors at Tioga Town Center. Tinker is a local, family owned & operated restaurant serving authentic Latin Street Food. Their new restaurant is located at 140 SW 128th St., Bldg. 5 Ste D, Newberry, FL 32669.
Focused on family, community, and faith, Tinker Latin Food owners, Antonella Derrico and Tinker Quevedo, are driven by a strong desire to bring a sense of home to every customer they meet. Originally from Miami, their love of food, and dream to create something truly special in the Gainesville community fueled their Food Truck beginnings in 2019. Their customer-based approach, and attention to the overall dining experience quickly inspired a fierce following, and sparked their first brick and mortar restaurant in Downtown Gainesville in 2020. Their loyal customers and growing fanbase then drove the need for a second location in the heart of Tioga Town Center in July of 2024.
Tinker Latin Food is focused on fresh, quality, authentic ingredients that are unique to the Greater Gainesville food scene. From their gluten-free arepas, vegan and vegetarian options, to their freshly-squeezed juices, their extensive menu is sure to delight all palates. Tinker’s Tioga location will offer a full menu of exquisite dishes, including breakfast, lunch, dinner entrées, appetizers, desserts, and more. Their newly renovated space is inspired by natural elements and thoughtful lighting, creating a cozy, modern atmosphere to relax and unwind. The Tioga location also offers a full bar, and beautiful shaded outdoor patio seating, that’s also pet-friendly. Tioga customers can also expect extended evening hours, as well as brunch coming soon.
“We’re just so happy to be here, we love this area and often spend time here with our family,” said Antonella. She continued, “We’re so thankful for this opportunity to expand, and serve our Tioga and surrounding communities - the purpose is for our customers to leave happy.” Tinker added, “It felt meant to be, and we wouldn’t be here without all the incredible support we’ve had along our journey. We’re very grateful.”
The Tioga Town Center location will be Tinker’s second location in the Gainesville region. Their Tioga location will be open Tuesday through Sunday, serving a full menu all day long, staring initially with dinner service to begin. Tinker also offers catering, and scheduled food truck services for private events.
“We’re so thrilled to welcome family-owned Tinker Latin Food to Tioga Town Center,” said Corin Ferrell, Senior Community Manager for Tioga Town Center & Hankin Group. “It’s wonderful to add yet another local business to our thriving Tioga Town Center community.”
Rick Cain with Avison Young represented the landlord, and Teresa Callen with Portal Realty represented the tenant in this transaction. For more information on commercial availability, or to lease office or retail space, visit www.avisonyoung.us/properties, or call (352) 505-7588. For more information on Tioga Town Center, visit www.TiogaTownCenter.com, or call (352) 331-4000. For more information on residential leasing and The Flats at Tioga Town Center, visit www.FlatsTioga.com, or call (352) 331-4000.
Tioga Town Center is an award-winning lifestyle center featuring over 35 businesses, and 184 luxury apartment homes at The Flats at Tioga. As a mixed-use development in Gainesville’s most consistently growing area, Tioga Town Center takes pride in creating a true ‘Live Shop Done Play’ atmosphere, experience, and way of life. Tioga Town Center fully embraces the invigorating mix of living, shopping, working and dining with numerous retail stores and restaurants, Class A office space, health & fitness center, early childhood education, healthcare and professional services, and luxury residential apartments, all within a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment. All this and more combine to make Tioga Town Center the modern, award-winning center it is.
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For further information/comment/photos:
• Virginia MacKoul, Owner, Impact Hive: 239.462.8640
• Corin Ferrell, Senior Community Manager, Tioga Town Center & Hankin Group: 352.331.4000
About Tioga Town Center:
Tioga Town Center is an award-winning 23-acre mixed-use lifestyle center featuring over 30 businesses, and 184 luxury apartments. For more information, visit: www.tiogatowncenter.com
Follow Tioga Town Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiogaTownCenter/
Follow Tioga Town Center on Instagram: @tiogatowncenter https://www.instagram.com/tiogatowncenter
Follow Tioga Town Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiogaTownCenter
About Tioga Town Center Owners, Hankin Group & Hankin Apartments:
Pennsylvania based real estate developer, Hankin Group, purchased Tioga Town Center in 2017, as it represents a cutting-edge example of mixed-use development at its finest, both in Gainesville and on a national scale. Tioga seamlessly incorporates retail, office, luxury apartments, and green spaces within a single development. Recognized with numerous awards for quality, design and innovation, Hankin Group has served home buyers and the building community for more than 60 years. Today, the company remains dedicated to its founding ideals of building and operating to superior standards and providing the ultimate experience in service and support. For more information, visit www.hankingroup.com
About Tinker Latin Food:
Tinker Latin Food is a family owned and operated Latin Street Food Restaurant & Food Truck serving the Greater Gainesville Region. Tinker’s is focused on their customer’s experience, and is intentional about choosing fresh, quality, authentic ingredients. Tinker also offers catering, and scheduled food truck services for private events. For more information, visit www.tinkerfoodtruck.com
Follow Tinker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinkerfoodtruck
Follow Tinker on Instagram: @tinkerlatinfood - https://www.instagram.com/tinkerlatinfood
Contact:
Virginia MacKoul, Owner, Impact Hive
virginia@impact-hive.com, (239) 462-8640
