DLY BBQ
DLY BBQ is a full-service sit-down cafe and restaurant located inside Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a Dolly Parton-themed travel center at exit 22 off I-65 in Cornersville, TN. The flagship location opens June 24, 2026 with a grand opening celebration featuring live music. The travel stop also includes Dolly’s Cup of Ambition Coffee, custom merch, […]
Las Reinas
Las Reinas is a new Mexican restaurant opening in Johnson City, TN, taking over the former Diablo Mexican Grill building on E. Main Street. The restaurant is in the final inspection phase before officially opening. Will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Owner is Miguel Gonzalez; business partner/translator is Brian Rios.
McDonald’s
The Chesapeake McDonald’s location at 1401 22nd St will be torn down for a complete rebuild with an anticipated opening in February or March 2027. Owner-operator Michael Meoli of The Meoli Cos. is investing $10 million in renovations across 12 Norfolk/Chesapeake locations. Several Norfolk locations are also set to reopen after renovations: 8402 Tidewater Drive […]
Four Seasons Vietnamese Kitchen
Vietnamese restaurant from Ken Vong of Crawfish Asian Cuisine, serving pho noodles, banh mi, and Vietnamese entrees from various regions of Vietnam. Located at the former Rice Box Kitchen spot. Opening moved to June 2026, awaiting one permit. Vong stated ‘hopefully in two weeks’ from article date.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A plans to build a new restaurant in Wetumpka, AL at the Shoppes of Fort Toulouse at the intersection of U.S. 231 and Fort Toulouse Road. Mayor Jerry Willis announced the project via the city’s official social media. No construction timeline has been announced.
New Concept (formerly Gen X Tavern)
Gen X Tavern in downtown Tampa will close July 4, 2026, and ownership plans to reopen the same location under a new, more elevated restaurant-and-bar concept. No name or additional details have been released yet. Location is near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Amalie Arena, and the Tampa Riverwalk.
Salt Shack Café
Salt Shack Café is a proposed casual bayside bar/restaurant with craft cocktails, table service, waterfront and dockside dining at Hochstrasser’s Marina on Eighth Street in Ship Bottom, NJ. The project is pending approval from the Ship Bottom Land Use Board. Owner Chris Vernon also owns Hotel LBI and several other venues in the area. The […]
Botiwalla
Indian street food restaurant from chef Meherwan Irani (of Chai Pani fame), opening as the fifth Botiwalla location. 4,000 sq ft with 80 indoor seats and 30 patio seats. Menu features okra fries, lamb burgers, kebab rolls, rice bowls, chai, lassis, and fizzy drinks. Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm.
Anchor 28
Anchor 28 is a new upscale coastal seafood restaurant nearing its grand opening at 140 Vilano Road, located on the ground level of the Holiday Inn Express in Vilano Beach, FL. A worker on site indicated the restaurant hopes to open in approximately two weeks from the article date of May 28, 2026, though the […]
Chick-fil-A
Bridgewater’s first Chick-fil-A opening at Bridgewater Towne Center on Route 202. Opening day June 4 at 6:30 a.m. with cow-spot costume promotion for free entree. Events include live DJ, crafts, and activities through Saturday. Restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru. Includes playground. Expected to create ~100 jobs. Owner/Operator […]