Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is opening a new location at 244 Bay St in Jersey City, NJ, inside a former firehouse being redeveloped by Wayne Development Co. into a mixed-use property. The project is in the permitting and construction phase after receiving historic preservation commission approval. Listed as ‘coming soon’ on the Insomnia Cookies website. This will […]
Tin Man Filling Station
El Paso-based craft beer growler chain with 7 existing locations is nearing its first San Antonio opening at 17910 Bulverde Rd. A new TABC permit filing has been submitted, signaling an imminent opening, though the exact date is unknown. The bar offers craft beer, cider, wine, and kombucha on-site, plus cans and growlers to go. […]
Guild PVD
Guild PVD is a restaurant set to open this month (June 2026) inside a new 3,500 sq ft, $6.4 million pavilion built by the I-195 Commission in the I-195 District Park. The restaurant features a bar area, glass windows with views of the Providence River and pedestrian bridge, and will operate year-round serving Seven Stars […]
Spirit Run by Baltimore Spirits Company
French-inspired restaurant attached to Baltimore Spirits Company’s new distillery facility, taking over an old furniture store across from the American Legion and The Bluebird Cocktail Room in Hampden. Will feature elevated French-inspired menu developed with a yet-to-be-announced local chef, complementing BSC’s spirits catalog. Set to open within the next year.
Slava
Chef Svitlana Eadie is opening Slava, a Ukrainian café and bakery in downtown Asheville, NC. The concept features traditional and modern Ukrainian food, beverages, and baked goods. Eadie previously operated a catering company called Svitlana’s Kitchen. This will be her first brick-and-mortar location.
Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan is relocating from its Baltimore Peninsula location to a new spot near Johns Hopkins Hospital on Monument Street. Founder Pinky Cole Hayes announced the move but no timeline has been given for when the current location will close or when the new one will open.
Yakitori Bar (by Bento Box owner)
Chef Lee Grossman, owner of The Bento Box, plans to open a new Japanese pub/yakitori bar concept in Wilmington, NC. Article is dated June 11, 2026. Full details limited due to partial article content.
Unnamed Restaurant (former Margie’s Cafe building)
Investor group has purchased the former Margie’s Cafe building in downtown Hallock and is seeking an owner-operator to open a restaurant. Building has been restored to a blank slate interior. Investors are offering very favorable purchase terms. No operator has been identified yet; project is in early outreach phase. Investors prefer a food-first, bar-second concept […]
Los Tres Amigos Tacos and Tequila Bar
Popular Mexican restaurant reopening after a 10-year closure. Originally opened in 1994 on East Pass Road and closed in 2016. Upscale interior with patterned tile and colorful murals. Menu includes tacos, burritos, birria ramen, and pineapple fajitas. Offers lunch and dinner service with booth/table seating and a private party room. Hours: 11am-10pm Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat.
Old Northeast Tavern
Old Northeast Tavern, a neighborhood staple since 2006, is set to reopen later in 2026 after nearly two years of closure for renovations and expansion. Co-owners Robert ‘Bob’ Wareham and Mark Brindle plan to reopen both the tavern and adjacent Old Northeast Pizza, which will be connected via a new large dining room. Updates include […]