Mr. Maple Donuts
Family-owned donut shop expanding from Vancouver, WA into the Portland metro area. This will be the brand’s second Oregon location and first south of the river. Expanded menu will include 60-70 donut varieties, fresh hotcake donuts (7-11am), croissant and bagel sandwiches, and a frozen drink menu. Location will serve as a test site for new […]
Camp Bar
Camp Bar is preparing to open at the former Scandals space in downtown Portland, an LGBTQIA+ nightlife venue that closed in 2025 after 46 years. Partly owned by Logan Whalen of Best Coast Barber & Co. Plans include live music, DJ music, and karaoke. No exact opening date confirmed, but reported to open in time […]
Silk Nife
Silk Nife is a new bistro concept from Pearl West Restaurant Group, led by Jorge Castro. It will take over the former Los Potrillos space in Felida, a community north of Vancouver. Described as a bistro with an aesthetic similar to DOSALAS (upscale Latin kitchen and tequila bar). Menu and opening timeline have not yet […]
JinJu Patisserie
Award-winning Portland bakery (2025 James Beard America’s Most Outstanding Bakery) reopening at new location inside the Carbon12 building at N Williams Ave and Fremont Street, a few blocks south of original location. Known for croissants, bonbons, and seasonal pastries. Co-owners Jin Caldwell and Kyurim ‘Q’ Lee targeting early October 2026 reopening after closure six months […]
Nana’s Exquisite Confections
Nana’s Exquisite Confections, a scratch-made dessert bakery, is relocating to a larger space at 2236 NE 82nd Avenue in Portland, OR. Owner Florence Jenkins confirmed the new location is expected to open in mid-July 2026. The menu features German chocolate cake, red velvet, rotating pound cakes, pies, and a salted caramel banana pudding. Jenkins founded […]
Turquoise Wine Bar
Franchise location of Turquoise Wine Bar, founded by Jen Sinconis and Laura Hernandez. Concept focuses on boutique/small-lot wines, small plates (salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, desserts), live weekend entertainment, and wine club memberships. No TVs; community-focused atmosphere. Located in Surprise City Center. Expected to open mid to late August 2026.
Fà-me Café
Fà-me Café, a locally owned breakfast and lunch restaurant founded by Maria and Ivan O’Farrill, is relocating from 4700 N. Central Ave. to a 3,600-square-foot ground-floor space at the 24th at Camelback office complex in Phoenix’s Biltmore neighborhood. The move is expected during Q4 2026, replacing Scramble which closed in September 2025. The café specializes […]
Ace Of Wingz
Ace Of Wingz is expanding to Tempe with its fifth Phoenix-area location and first in the East Valley. The wing concept, founded by Abion Acoy, is expected to open in August 2026. Construction is underway with regular social media updates being shared. Menu includes wings, loaded fries, chicken salad, mac and cheese, and chicken parmesan […]
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is preparing to open its first Tempe location at 740 S. Mill Ave., Suite D110. The company-owned scoop shop will be on Mill Avenue near Arizona State University. No opening date has been announced; additional details expected in coming months. Ohio-based brand founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning ice cream […]
LongHorn Steakhouse
Plans submitted for a new LongHorn Steakhouse at Queen Creek Marketplace, a roughly 5,780-square-foot full-service restaurant located south of Smashburger and north of Olive Garden near the intersection of Rittenhouse Road and Ellsworth Road. No opening timeline has been announced.