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The Downtowner

Southern breakfast and lunch cafe led by Robert St. John of New South Restaurant Group, opening in the remodeled Triplett-Day Drug Co. building in downtown Gulfport. Menu features fried chicken, blue plate specials, Southern sides, breakfast items, and pastries from Loblolly Bakery. Owner stated they are ‘just days away from opening’ as of May 28, […]

Colledge Bar

DBS Hospitality (owned by former Boise State and Green Bay Packers player Daryn Colledge) is planning to open Colledge Bar in the former Bolder Barbershop space in the same building as The James Kitchen and Bar at 1032 S. Broadway. The sports-themed college bar will serve beer, liquor, highballs, pizza, and select items from The […]

7 Brew Coffee

7 Brew Coffee is planning to open its first California locations. Two proposals filed in Visalia (2800 N. Dinuba Blvd and 3627 S. Mooney Blvd), a design review application filed in Roseville at 10201 Fairway Drive (911 sq ft), and a 910 sq ft dual drive-thru location in Clovis at the corner of Shaw and […]

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is opening at One Loudoun in Ashburn, VA on June 10, 2026 at 7 a.m. The all-day restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner including sandwiches, tartines, shakshukas, soups, salads, pastries, breads, and coffee drinks.

Bludorn Hospitality Group San Antonio (unnamed concept)

Bludorn Hospitality Group (behind Houston’s Bludorn, Navy Blue, Perseid, and Bar Bludorn) is opening an as-yet-unnamed restaurant in the former Carriqui space at the Pearl in San Antonio. The 380-seat venue (including patio) is their largest project to date. Chef Aaron Bludorn and GM Cherif Mbodji are leading the concept. Opening planned for fall 2026. […]

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette signed a three-unit franchise development agreement in Henrico County, VA, marking the brand’s first entry into the greater Richmond market. Franchisee Jeff Han, a wholesale distribution veteran, will open three locations over a staged development timeline. Specific addresses and opening dates have not yet been announced.

Prasino Cafe

Prasino Cafe, a Mediterranean and Greek-inspired restaurant known for salads, bowls, and wraps, has signed a lease for approximately 2,800 sq ft of river-level retail space at the base of Trump International Hotel & Tower. Owner Ted Maglaris cited proximity to river boat tourists and outdoor seating potential as key draws. The restaurant is expected […]

Meximodo Cocina & Tequila Bar

Meximodo Cocina & Tequila Bar, holder of the Guinness World Record for largest tequila & mezcal selection, is opening a third location at Montgomery Promenade mall on Route 206 in Skillman, NJ. The mall is expected to open in fall 2026, with the anchor Whole Foods aiming for late August. Meximodo features 1,033 different bottles […]

Cinderella Bakery

Cinderella Bakery, a Russian bakery and SF legacy business operating since 1953 at 436 Balboa St in the Inner Richmond, is opening a second Mission District location at 24th and Alabama streets (2937 24th Street) in late July 2026. Owner Mike Fishman purchased the building in 2018. PR contact is Lisa Nourse of Lisa Nourse […]

Jersey Mike’s

New Jersey Mike’s location coming to Ellington, CT operated by franchisee group Four Shore Subs. Previously expected to open in May 2026 but delayed; updated opening date not provided. Open interviews scheduled June 5-8, 2026. Full-time employees eligible for health insurance and 401(k).