Mimi Kakushi

Japanese restaurant from Dubai bringing traditional and modern Japanese cuisine with award-winning cocktails to the fourth floor of Delano Miami Beach hotel. Exclusive for members and hotel guests.

Chris N’ Eddy’s

Hollywood smash burger restaurant expanding with two new locations in Glendale (March) and Van Nuys (April). Menu features sliders with patties between melted cheese and Martin’s potato rolls, with various toppings and halal options available.

Costiera Pizzeria Napoletana

Authentic wood-fired pizza restaurant with pasta, salads, and small dishes. 2,100 square foot space with dine-in, carry out, bar, and outdoor seating. Owner also operates location in Herndon and plans 10 more Northern Virginia locations.

Altitude Wine Bar

Listening room and wine bar with aesthetic inspiration from early days of air travel, featuring on-site sommelier. Part of renovation at 2011 Crystal Drive by Episcope Hospitality. Also includes Constellation Cafe & Market.

Call Your Mother

Call Your Mother bagel shop planning new 1,300 square foot location in Gainesville that can accommodate around 22 guests. Originally targeted Q1 2026 opening but now described as opening ‘soon-ish’.

The Difference Baker

Allergen-friendly bakery and cafe expanding to new Sterling location with seating, coffee menu, and breakfast/lunch/dinner options. Moving from hidden Ashburn location to more visible storefront.

Dark Kafe

New cafe planned by Dark Kafe LLC on East Stuart Avenue. Plans have been submitted for review but details and opening timeline not yet available.

Hull Bar

Hull Bar is a restaurant project at Palmera at Wellen Park development. Plan review paperwork has been submitted and the name was registered this month. Could be the ‘Grill Pub’ mentioned as part of the clubhouse amenities.

Bamboo Charlies

New restaurant concept preparing to open at shared address with HGD Floramar Citgo station. Plan review paperwork has been submitted by Floramar 1 LLC. Co-owner says it’s still too soon to comment on details.

Fully Loaded Bar & Grill

Former food truck expanding into brick-and-mortar restaurant serving stacked burgers and loaded fries. Opening date not yet determined but confirmed as upcoming.