Coconut Grove welcomes Grove Ink to the hood

A void was filled on Friday night, when Grove Ink, the new tattoo shop opened their doors at 7 pm sharp for a grand opening party. While they didn't ink anyone, within 15 minutes of opening, three people stopped in to get tattoos. Not a bad start.


Noel Garcia and Luis Sanchez, left, the guys behind the shop were delrious with happiness at their new venture. It's added a lot of life to the Florentine Plaza already. At right: Catrina Liott and Walker Jones. The Sandbar provided lots of nibblie things and Sangria was also served.


At left: Desiree Hart, Mike Syrvalin and Ron DeSilva; at right: Jamie Furry, Allison Sagehorn and Erin D'elia.


More fans of Grove Ink were Erin Compton, Jiny Fernandez and Christina Moreno.


Ian and Joshua Garcia with Monique Pulido.


Noel Garcia proudly stands in front of his new business with Allison Sagehorn, who owns The Sale Rack, right around the corner on Fuller Street.


Miami Donny, Rick Stoughton, Sara Guts and Hubcap Mike.


Yanni Fernandez and Larissa Assef stopped by to celebrate. Grove Ink has over 1000 designs for you to choose from and if you don't see something you like, bring your own design!


The little arcade area is alive again, Fuller Street, Florentine Plaza and Main Highway were abuzz with people enjoying a weekend night in Coconut Grove. Grove Ink will be inking today, who wants to be first?