VIVIBOWL
VIVIBOWL is a fast-casual Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant brand. Their Park Avenue location has already opened, but a second NYC location at 295 Madison Avenue is slated for late 2026, along with a Santa Monica, CA location. Menu includes bowls, burritos, tacos, and salads with a ‘Rainbow Eating’ philosophy.
Niko’s Bar-N-Grill
Niko’s Bar-N-Grill is a bar and grill concept owned by Christopher Ennis, formerly operating as a pop-up serving barbecue smoked meats, boiled meats, boiled crawfish, beef kebabs, turkey legs, shrimp, crab, and sides. The city of Baton Rouge has approved its liquor license. The team is actively hiring bartenders. Grand opening date has not been […]
Cledis Burgers & Beer
Cledis Burgers & Beer is preparing to open its fourth Tennessee location at 1211 Greenland Drive in Murfreesboro, taking over the former home of The Boro Bar & Grill. The fast-casual concept serves smash burgers, sandwiches, wings, and rotating taps of local and regional beers. The new location is expected to feature indoor and outdoor […]
Yeppa & Co.
Atlanta-based Italian restaurant concept Yeppa & Co. is planning its first out-of-state expansion with a Nashville location inside the Caption by Hyatt hotel at 118 12th Ave S in the Gulch neighborhood. The concept is operated by Y Hospitality, also behind Forza Storico and Storico Fresco. Menu features handmade pastas, focaccia-style flatbreads, seafood, cocktails, and […]
Sweet Melody
Sweet Melody, a Miami-born ice cream shop known for its record store-meets-ice cream shop decor, is opening its 5th location in Kendall’s London Square. The shop will offer 16 flavors by the scoop, pints, milkshakes, and sundaes. Owner Mike Romeu founded the brand in 2019. Opening is scheduled for summer 2026.
Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop coming to Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Permit applications filed with Florida DBPR by operator Bongo Creamery Wynwood. No opening date announced yet.
Curry N Jerk Authentic Caribbean Cuisine
Curry N Jerk Authentic Caribbean Cuisine, a Jamaican-Panamanian fusion restaurant currently located at 150 Munroe Avenue in Memphis, is opening a new location inside the FedEx World Hub (2780 Democrat Rd), a 940-acre facility employing 13,000 workers. No opening timeline has been announced; updates to be shared via the restaurant’s Facebook page.
Newby’s
Newby’s, a bar and restaurant at 539 S Highland Street, is reopening under new ownership by Memphis native Sam Stalnaker. The concept will be a restaurant by day that transitions into a sports bar at night, with live music, trivia, and a focus on University of Memphis sports. Hospitality veteran Alex Murley is also involved. […]
Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão is opening at Eastland Center in West Covina, taking over a former TGI Fridays space. Currently under construction and expected to be completed in October 2026. Listed as ‘coming soon’ on the Eastland Center website.
Benihana
Benihana is opening a new location at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, taking over the former RA Sushi space. A full renovation of the space is underway and expected to wrap up this summer. The restaurant is owned by The ONE Group and will offer its signature teppanyaki experience along with sushi, steak, chicken, and […]