'A phenomenal ride': May 1 marks 360 Market's last day, Seventh South Waterfront going in
A popular East Naples restaurant will transform in a few months.
Effective May 1, Rebecca Maddox is leasing her 360 Market restaurant to Barry and Carolyn Larkin. The Larkins, who own Seventh South Craft Food + Drink, will turn it into Seventh South Waterfront, their second restaurant.
The Larkins aim to open in late summer while keeping their Old Naples restaurant open.
Maddox retains property ownership and continues helming Celebration Park next door. Across the street on Bayshore, she opened Rebecca’s Wine Bar in 2023 and moved the Market’s famous wine store to that location. She also helms The Maddox, a stunning new members-only club within the same complex as Rebecca’s.
Why the change?
As for 360 Market, “It's just time. I didn't realize that for 13 seasons, six days a week, every day from 8 a.m. to whenever we close, I've been here. The time went by quickly. I really love it, but I realized I started it in my late 50s, and now I'm 70,” said Maddox.
For the past six months, Maddox had been talking to various restaurateurs about taking 360’s space. Among the reasons she selected the Larkins? They share a hands-on work ethic similar to hers.
Since Hurricane Ian, the Larkins have faced several unknown factors about their Seventh Avenue restaurant, including possible redevelopment of the whole building where their lease ends in 2025.
The couple are big fans of 360 Market, a frequent lunch haunt for them.
“We talked to Rebecca about our situation. She opened her arms and opened the door to this opportunity. We've always had a great relationship. We felt blessed to be in the conversation with other restaurateurs. For her to choose us and being on Bayshore, it means a lot,” said Barry Larkin.
When Carolyn heard the news, she was excited, describing it as a pinch-me moment.
What to expect
The couple will continue to operate Seventh South.
Carolyn Larkin is tasked with décor renovations, fusing Seventh South’s style with their new waterfront location. That includes a magnificent new large bar, paintings by local artists and other cool accents that define their downtown space.
At the new space, the couple expects to open for lunch and dinner and keep their famous late-night offerings intact.
Not the end of an era
The Larkins and Maddox touted the neighborhood's camaraderie, where myriad offerings give visitors different options.
Arguably the neighborhood’s most famous cheerleader, Maddox said, “Bayshore is really a unique community. Folks might come here for breakfast, then I'll see them on a boat at Celebration Park, then I see them at Rebecca's at night. It's like they go out for every meal, but once they find us here, there's just a client-customer rotation and loyalty that I've never seen in my life. They might go to The Med or Ankrolab, but once they come to Bayshore and experience it, they're very comfortable with that.”
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Maddox describes her time at 360 as “a phenomenal ride,” leaving it with a heavy heart. One way Maddox is thanking her loyal longtime patrons is by resurrecting a deal that originally launched on opening day in 2012: through May 1, she’s offering $3 glasses of wine at 360 Market.
“I will miss this terribly, but I'm also happy that I can play a small part in helping Carolyn and Barry. I think they will contribute as much to Bayshore as I have.”
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: 360 Market Naples to shut May 1; Seventh South Waterfront going in
