Black Rock Coffee Bar
Oregon-based coffee chain Black Rock Coffee Bar has submitted documents to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality for a potential new location at 1920 Oceanside Blvd, which currently houses Alberto’s Mexican Food. No official announcement has been made and it is unclear if or when the project will move forward. Menu includes […]
Nana Fran’s
New neighborhood restaurant from owners Chelsea Marlene Coleman and Rae Ellen Gurne (also behind Mabel’s Gone Fishing and Bodega Rosette). Moving into the former Pâtisserie Mélanie space (~3,000 sq ft). Will feature a scratch-made menu inspired by family recipes, with baking techniques from their Secret Sister Bakery operation including a 150-year-old sourdough starter. Owners have […]
Fork to Fit Kitchen
Fork to Fit Kitchen is expanding with a second San Antonio-area location at Schertz Station Bldg. 7A. The concept is a hybrid quick-service/retail grab-and-go offering macro-balanced meal preps, coffees, protein shakes, juice blends, and acai bowls. Co-franchise owners are Alex Velasco and Jose Guerra. Project is currently in the permitting phase with TDLR; build-out is […]
Yosemite
New restaurant concept codenamed ‘Yosemite’ is undergoing a $1.59M interior renovation of a 4,870 sq ft space at the Administration Building at Pearl Parkway. Construction begins August 1, 2026 and is expected to complete by November 13, 2026. Part of Pearl’s broader plan to introduce seven new restaurant concepts in 2026. Developed under Rio Perla […]
The Village
The Village is an upcoming women’s social club with a full restaurant-style food-and-beverage program led by chefs Page Pressley and Dez Rodriguez (of The Newstand and The Dispatch). Menu spans breakfast through evening shareable plates and cocktails. Facility also includes coworking, gym, lounge, childcare, and an adjacent spa (Mimi’s). Membership details not yet released; waitlist […]
Wild Goji Sushi (new concept, name TBD)
A new technology-forward sushi and Asian dining concept from the family behind Wild Goji Sushi (Castle Hills location open since 2016) is planned for The Merc, a $350M mixed-use development in Northwest San Antonio. The concept name has not yet been revealed. Construction on retail buildings expected to wrap up by end of summer 2026, […]
PJ’s Pub
PJ’s Pub is set to open at 6093 Lincoln Blvd in Oroville, CA, taking over the former GYM Saloon space. The business is owned by Jennifer Renee Oliver and Patricia Sue Rogers. A liquor license application has been filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and a temporary permit has already been issued […]
Banzito’s Tacos
Chicano-influenced taco concept with Cuban heritage influences, transitioning from food truck/pop-up to brick-and-mortar. Taking over former Tio Pepe Mex space in Old Town Auburn. 3,148 sq ft restaurant plus 2,010 sq ft patio. Elevated taco bar concept with Latin-inspired small bites. Currently licensed for beer and wine; pursuing cocktail license. Owner currently operates food truck […]
Chick-fil-A Carmichael Village
Chick-fil-A opening a new location at Carmichael Village on July 9, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. Local Owner-Operator Eric Mason will run the restaurant, his second in the Sacramento area. Location features dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, catering, third-party delivery, Mobile Thru, and an on-site playground. Expected to create approximately 60 jobs. Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to Sacramento […]
Pence Farm Sourdough
Family-owned sourdough bakery moving from 147 S. Washington to 123 S. Washington in Sonora, CA. New space will be larger and expanded beyond a bakery counter to include wine service, catered events, and an event venue. Owners Sunny and James Pence have filed a liquor license application, a Caterer Permit, and an Event Permit with […]