Unnamed French Brasserie (Catch & Shoot LLC)
Catch Hospitality Group co-founder Eugene Remm is planning a yet-to-be-named ‘sun-kissed’ New York-influenced French brasserie in the former Saint Theo’s space at 340 Bleecker St in the West Village. The concept will seat 92 guests including 13 bar seats, with sidewalk café seating planned. Menu features classic French bistro fare with coastal influences. Filing with […]
Hungry Spicy
Spicy Southern Thai concept spinning off from Michelin-recommended Hungry Thirsty in Brooklyn. Owners Angie Ruangphung and Sun Kulaptip are currently building out the Chelsea space. Originally planned to open in May 2026 but no official opening date has been announced. Will serve bold, intense Southern Thai flavors.
Viva Café
Viva Café, an all-day Mexican restaurant with an existing Bronx location (opened September 2025), is planning a second location at 2018 3rd Ave in East Harlem. The owners have filed with Community Board 11 and are seeking a full liquor license. The new location will seat 70 guests including bar seating, and will operate daily […]
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise partners Alixander Soto and Erwin Corpuz are targeting a mid-July 2026 opening for the brand’s Nashville debut at 5763 Nolensville Pike. The Hawaii-born chain will offer Chicken Katsu, BBQ Mix Plates, Kalua Pork, Spam Musubi, and other island-inspired scratch-made dishes. Partners plan to open at least five locations in the Nashville […]
Lupo Notte
Lupo Notte is an upscale Italian dining concept planning to open in the former Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar space at Vertis Green Hills. The restaurant will offer elevated Italian dining, pizza, and handcrafted cocktails with a late-night atmosphere. A building sign permit has been filed with Metro Nashville. The trademark was filed […]
Bravado
Bravado is a new restaurant from Pop Hospitality Group opening in the former home of The Honeysuckle at 1770 Galleria Blvd in Franklin, TN. Director of Operations Erik Lindelof indicated the team hopes to welcome guests in late July 2026, pending approval from the Franklin Beer Board. Few details about the concept have been released […]
Alla Vita
Italian restaurant from Boka Restaurant Group and Michelin-starred Chef Lee Wolen, located in Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston neighborhood within the Wedgewood Village mixed-use development. Menu features handmade pastas, wood-fired pizza, wines, and cocktails. Opens daily at 4:30 p.m. Private dining space accommodates up to 60 guests.
Hometeam Pizza
Hometeam Pizza, founded by Samantha and Kevin Jackson, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location at 2017 Belmont Blvd in Nashville’s Belmont neighborhood. Previously operated from a shared kitchen in Sylvan Park for four years. The space is a former Athens Family Restaurant undergoing renovations. Targeting August 12 opening. Concept serves scratch-made pizzas in a family-friendly […]
Mr. J’s Original
Second location of Mr. J’s Original, a pastrami sandwich and burger stand/diner concept. Owner Jason Flores is targeting a July 15 opening in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN. Timeline is subject to final permitting and approvals. Space is a second-generation restaurant location. First location is in downtown Nashville.
Joe & The Juice
Joe & The Juice, the Copenhagen-based juice bar and café chain, has filed permit applications with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation to open a new location at 1900 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. No opening date has been announced. The location will expand the brand’s South Florida presence alongside existing stores […]