Salento Italia
New Italian eatery opening in front of the Hub development on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green, KY. Second location of Salento Italia, with the flagship in Donelson, Tennessee. Menu features fresh pastas, artisan pizzas, traditional Italian dishes, salads, wines, and cocktails with a Greek influence. Co-owners are Maryanna Agelinas Graves and Bill and Sam Darsinos. […]
Manoli
Greek restaurant led by Michelin-trained chef Emmanouil ‘Manoli’ Aslanoglou, opening early summer 2026 at the former Sereia location. 140-seat restaurant with indoor, outdoor, and bar areas. Menu features shared plates rooted in Greek family recipes with American influences, including small plates, raw bar, housemade pastas, and grill dishes. Cocktail program by beverage manager Fotis Mexi.
Olōyō
Brick-and-mortar debut of Dallas pop-up sensation Molino Olōyō. Intimate 23-seat restaurant focused on heirloom masa, seasonal Texas produce, and sustainably sourced seafood. Located in Old East Dallas in the former Cry Wolf space. Founded by James Beard Award semifinalist Olivia López and partner Jonathan Percival. Will open with rotating à la carte menu before introducing […]
Truluck’s Ocean’s Best Seafood & Crab
Truluck’s is planning to open a new location in Town and Country (Houston area) later in 2026, according to operating partner Chris Davis. The restaurant specializes in prime seafood and crab.
The Dumpling Zone
The Dumpling Zone, known for fresh handmade dumplings, noodles, and traditional/modern dishes, is scheduled to open at Metropark Square in Shenandoah, TX. Opening date has not yet been finalized. Associated with chowbus.com.
Whataburger
Whataburger coming soon to Carrollton, GA with a confirmed June 4 opening date. Article is a running list of businesses under construction or opening soon in West Georgia. Multiple other restaurant leads also present including Texas Roadhouse (Carrollton), Moos & Brews (Carrollton), Raising Cane’s (Newnan), Mellow Mushroom (Newnan), PONKO Chicken (Newnan), Popeyes (Newnan), Sprouts (Newnan, […]
Belle Bar
Chef Joey Ward is adding a third concept called Belle Bar to his Southern Belle patio space in Poncey-Highland. The bar will serve small bites and cocktails on a first-come, first-serve basis. Menu includes oysters, chicharrones, char sui chicken skewers, A-Town burger, French onion dip, and cocktails. Space fits up to 100 guests with live […]
Hawaiian Bros
Hawaiian Bros island-inspired fast-casual restaurant opening a new franchise location in Norman, OK on May 26, 2026 at 11 a.m. Operated by Ohana Restaurant Group, a multi-unit franchisee. Grand opening celebration planned with free t-shirts and gift cards for first 100 customers. Menu features plate lunches with chicken or pork, macaroni salad, rice, and Dole […]
Smashing Tomato
Smashing Tomato is opening a third Lexington location at 112 Lucille Drive in the Masterson Station area on June 16, 2026, in the former Biscuit Belly spot just off Leestown Road. Known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, the menu also includes soups, salads, pastas, wine and beer. Expected to be open daily 11 a.m. to 9 […]
Mikino’s
Longtime hibachi takeout restaurant Mikino’s (formerly Mikino’s Diner) is reopening at a new location at 662 St. Andrews Rd, moving from its former address at 6169 St. Andrews Rd. The building was previously a Maurice’s Piggie Park. Flags reading ‘coming soon’ have been placed at the new location. No exact opening date has been set […]