Skydance Brewing Company
Oklahoma City-based Skydance Brewing Company, one of the country’s few Native American-owned breweries, is partnering with Apache Casino Hotel to open a brewery and restaurant in Lawton, OK. The company has been expanding, with a second tap room in Midwest City and expansion of its flagship taproom in Automobile Alley.
Uovo
Uovo, an Italian handmade pasta restaurant with five LA locations, is opening its first New York location in NoMad. Pasta is handmade in Bologna and shipped temperature-controlled to the US. Features counter seating and tables, no reservations, tasting menus under $50. Open 5:30pm-11pm Sun-Thu and 5:30pm-11:30pm Fri-Sat initially, with all-day hours to follow in late […]
Chipotle
Chipotle opening a new location in Brunswick, NY (Troy address) at 735 Hoosick Road. Will feature a ‘Chipotlane’ drive-thru pick-up lane. Hours will be 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Will participate in Chipotle Rewards program.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
Jeff’s Bagel Run, a growing Central Florida bagel franchise, is planning a new location in the Feather Sound Square retail plaza near Carillon Office Park. Local franchisee Tony Trunzo plans to renovate a 1,320-square-foot former OB/GYN office into a bagel shop with limited indoor seating. Plans have been submitted to the City of St. Pete […]
Mango Mango House of Desserts
Mango Mango House of Desserts, a dessert chain that originated in New York in 2013, is opening a location in Ardmore, PA. Serves mango-forward desserts, cakes, shaved ice, waffles, tea, smoothies, and coffee. No opening date has been announced yet.
La Brasa Grill
South Florida Peruvian chicken chain La Brasa Grill will open a location next week (article dated 2026-05-21) at 9430 S. Orange Blossom Trail in the Orlando area. Opening date estimated as the week of May 28, 2026.
Peter Piper Pizza
New prototype/next-generation Peter Piper Pizza location featuring PlayPark for children, 40+ arcade games, and a 230-inch sports screen. Grand opening events May 28-29, 2026 with ribbon-cutting on May 27. Location will bring 50 new jobs. Part of brand’s biggest evolution in 50-year history.
Il Panino
New Italian bakery and sandwich shop opening under new ownership at the former Massimo’s Italian Bakery location. Owners Alessia and Walter Gambino will close Massimo’s in early July, renovate for two weeks, then reopen as Il Panino in mid-July. Concept focuses on panini sandwiches on homemade focaccia, Italian pastries, homemade breads, pizza by the slice, […]
Chef Louie’s Steakhouse and Lounge
Revamped Chef Louie’s Steakhouse and Lounge held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 20, 2026. The ~13,000 sq ft steakhouse and lounge will feature main dining, a bar, banquet hall, board room, and casino area with a capacity of 272 people. Builder Paul Groeneweg expects end-of-year 2026 construction completion; owner Cary Fredericksen hopes to open in […]
Unnamed Waterfront Restaurant at Lighthouse Bay Drive
A new waterfront restaurant is planned as part of a luxury apartment redevelopment on the former Mariners Inn steakhouse site where the Yahara River meets Lake Mendota. The four-story building will include upscale apartments, marina access, and a dining venue with water views. Groundbreaking occurred on 2026-05-21. Target opening is July or August 2027. Developed […]