Armada
Atlas Restaurant Group is opening Armada, a Mexican cantina concept at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. The restaurant will feature tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tequila and agave spirits with dockside dining. Capacity is 200 guests (100 inside, 100 outside). Opening anticipated closer to July 2026.
Miso Tori Ramen
Japanese ramen restaurant owned by Shawn Steffey and Tyler Newcome, who also operate The Wine Room at the Taylor Pavilion and T.T. Walls Kitchen & Bar. Will feature traditional ramen alongside creative variations like Nashville hot chicken and Texas barbeque ramen. Japanese-themed decor including silk lanterns imported from Japan, neon signs, and origami cranes. Seats […]
Trattoria Napoli
Modern Italian trattoria featuring wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine, and craft cocktails. Owner Matthew Zappoli, a Brooklyn native and CIA graduate with 30 years of culinary experience, is redesigning the space with 128 seats including an outdoor patio, main dining room, bar, and semi-private pizza room. Menu highlights include New York Italian favorites […]
The Novel Raven Tavern
Neighborhood tavern concept featuring wine, craft beer, used books, original art, and board games. Plan review documents submitted for the East Tarpon Avenue address indicate the project is moving forward. Owner Tracy was not available for comment at time of publication.
Five Guys
Five Guys burger chain looks to be opening a new location at Cypress Village Plaza, Suite 101, based on plan review documents submitted by Ruskin FG LLC. No confirmed opening date announced.
Cook Out
Cook Out, a fast-growing burger/BBQ/shake chain founded in North Carolina, is planning a new location at 16125 N Dale Mabry Ave in Tampa, FL, across from Gaither High School. Plan review documents were submitted for this location. No opening date announced yet.
Nagi by Soho Sushi
Nagi by Soho Sushi is a new Japanese concept replacing GenX Tavern at 103 E Jackson St in Tampa. Will offer lunch, dinner, and late-night programming (Fri/Sat with DJs). Menu features elevated sushi, Japanese small plates, and premium whiskey. GenX Tavern closes July 4, 2026 with a 3-month remodel/transition period before Nagi opens in Fall […]
Jay’s on 4th
Father-son team Jesse and Jesus Nuñez are redeveloping the former New Far East Chinese restaurant (closed 2022) into a modern ‘food plex’ called Jay’s on 4th. The 7,500 sq ft space will feature a 50×100 ft dining hall, 40-foot bar, outdoor courtyard with live music, and extensive windows. Designed by architect Elijah Jordan of Portland-based […]
Himalayas on the Bay
A new restaurant serving Nepali and Tibetan cuisine called Himalayas on the Bay is under development at 60 Ocean Street in South Portland, Maine. No specific opening date has been announced.
Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut is opening its first Northeast location in Union Square West, NYC this summer 2026. The shop will feature NYC-specific creations like the Big Apple and Glazed Glizzy, plus a portrait of Anthony Bourdain. This is an expansion of the Portland-founded doughnut chain.