Bojangles
Second San Antonio location of the chicken chain opening on Southwest Side. Will host friends-and-family preview for first responders on April 20. Opening day promotions include gift cards for first 25 customers and chance to win free Bojangles for a year.
Crafty Steere
Two-story restaurant, bar, market and gaming venue opening next to Lock 3 park in downtown Akron. Features recipes from West Point Market including cheese spreads, chicken and egg salads, and baked goods. Phased opening with market first, then bar, then full restaurant.
Red Sen & Asian Street Foods
Cambodian restaurant opening in former Bambu Dessert Drinks space, featuring authentic dishes like Kuy Teav noodle soup and Nom Pang Sach baguettes. Will be open 10am-7pm daily.
Mr. T’s Pizza and Ice Cream
Second location of Mr. T’s Pizza and Ice Cream opening with grand opening festivities including free pizza for first 250 customers, charity donation day, and free ice cream promotion
Rae’s Route 30 Café
New restaurant opening in former Lowry’s Family Restaurant location, featuring breakfast and lunch daily with dinner a few evenings per week. Eclectic vintage theme inspired by Lincoln Highway with alcoholic beverages served. Owner also operates several Samantha’s restaurants in Stark County.
Chef Mike’s Legacy
Fine-dining restaurant opening at the Hershey Motel, dinner-only with reservation system, happy hour 4-6pm for walk-ins, 80 indoor seats plus 30 outdoor patio seats, year-round operation
Local Tide Ballard
New seafood restaurant from Local Tide team opening in Ballard, featuring dishes like rockfish bowls, fried Dover sole, and weekend crab rolls
Recess Beer Garden
Second location of popular LoHi bar opening in Virginia Village neighborhood at old Family Dollar location. Will feature 10,000 sq ft patio (double the size of original), shared with taqueria, pizza joint and bakery. More family-friendly concept than original location.
Stoner’s Pizza Joint
Florida-based pizza chain expanding into Wichita market. Will serve pizzas, stromboli, smoked wings, salads and desserts. Construction starts next month with patio seating planned.
Salt & Straw
Oregon-based ice cream shop opening Utah’s first location at Trolley Square. Known for monthly rotating flavors and artisan ice cream. Will focus on collaborations with local artisans.