Dear Olivia to Host Opening Event Benefiting Eagles Haven in Parkland

by Sharon Aron Baron July 25, 2025

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Something New Is Cooking: Dear Olivia to Spice Up Parkland With Food, Fun, and High Energy

Dear Olivia restaurant in Parkland. {Parkland Talk}

A new restaurant and bar is set to open in Parkland this August with a community-focused kickoff event benefiting a local nonprofit.

Dear Olivia Bar & Kitchen will officially open on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at 7805 N. University Drive. The restaurant will host a “First Sip” Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m. that evening, with proceeds benefiting Eagles Haven, a charity that supports victims and survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

Located in the former Deja Blue space, the new dining establishment is a project by Eddie and Christina Pozzuoli, along with their partner, Paul Greenberg of P Hospitality Management, a group behind several restaurants in South Florida.

Greenberg, who co-founded American Social, said the concept is designed to be a welcoming, casual space offering a mix of food, cocktails, and entertainment for families, friends, and sports fans. While the restaurant includes multiple televisions, Greenberg emphasized it is not intended to function as a traditional sports bar.

The menu features a variety of shareable appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees, including Korean-style steak tips, brisket French dip sandwiches, and shrimp and grits. The bar program, led by Jose Gill, a former cocktail director at American Social, will highlight craft cocktails, local beers, and wine.

Dear Olivia’s décor features a pastel color scheme with textured finishes and a green-tiled bar. Outdoor seating includes twinkle-lit cabanas and waterfront views.

The restaurant plans to offer weekly programming, including happy hour specials, themed lounge nights, and weekend brunches. Brunch service is scheduled to launch Aug. 23.

Named after Greenberg’s daughter, the restaurant aims to reflect a sense of fun and hospitality. It will operate Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday until midnight, and Sunday until 10 p.m.

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Sharon Aron Baron

Sharon Aron Baron is a Parkland resident and editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland news since 2012. Parkland Talk was created to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Parkland.