Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is opening its 19th Greater Philadelphia area store and 26th Pennsylvania location at 2329 Cottman Ave near Holy Family University. The late-night bakery will offer warm cookies, ice cream, brownies, blondies, vegan treats, and rotating limited-time flavors with in-store, pickup, and late-night delivery options (until 1am Sun-Wed, until 3am Thu-Sat). Grand opening event […]
Finish Your Champagne
Upscale party brunch concept from Hi-Def Hospitality opening in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Features mimosas, champagne, live entertainment (DJs, dancers, saxophone players, drummers), modern saloon-inspired interior with collapsing garage doors for indoor-outdoor feel, rectangular bar in center of venue, and booth seating. Owner Kevin Dolce targeting a late-summer opening. No official date announced yet.
Brass Monkey Bread Co.
Former schoolteacher Zach Posnan is opening his first brick-and-mortar sourdough bakery in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood. The shop will serve sourdough breads, focaccia, bagels, baked goods, and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. No commercial yeast used; 30% of flour is milled in-house. A coffee program partnership with a local roaster is planned. Space requires a full build-out; target […]
EMei Restaurant
Owner Dan Tsao purchased a 17,600-sq-ft property at 2007-2011 Walnut St (former Irish Pub) and is considering opening an EMei Restaurant flagship or pop-up there. A pop-up is possible for summer 2026 FIFA World Cup/America 250th visitors. Two other EMei locations are also in development: one in East Passyunk (former Marra’s space) and one in […]
Project LeanNation
Project LeanNation, a healthy ready-to-eat meal and coaching brand, is opening its Orlando debut location at 12490 Lake Underhill Rd, in a retail center at the southeast corner of Lake Underhill Rd and South Alafaya Trail. Opening planned for July 2026. Menu includes protein-focused bowls, entrees, and shakes.
Baked by Chelle
Owner Michelle Franzen and her twin brother are opening a bakery in downtown Melbourne, FL featuring authentic Italian pastries, Italian-American pastries, Italian cookies, cinnamon rolls, cannolis, and possibly bread. Renovations are currently underway at the space.
Azal Coffee
Yemeni coffee shop chain expanding from Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York into Florida. Owner Mohammed (Yemeni Coffee of Orlando LLC) confirmed soft opening planned for next month (June 2026) with grand opening approximately one month after. Menu features specialty lattes, espresso drinks, and traditional Yemeni and Arabic coffees paired with artisanal sweets.
PCG Burgers
PCG Burgers (Pretty Cool Guys), an artisanal smash-burger restaurant currently operating in Winter Garden, FL, is expanding with a new location at 5683 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite 9 in Winter Springs, FL (Willa Springs shopping center at Tuskawilla Road intersection). Plan review paperwork submitted by PCG Winter Springs LLC confirms the planned expansion. Co-owner […]
Kitanda Coffee and Açaí
Brazilian coffee shop chain with 14 existing locations planning a new Orlando location. Menu features single-origin coffee, açaí bowls, and Kitanda Bread. Plan review paperwork submitted by Brazil Coffee Inc for the new location at 12028 Collegiate Way, Suite 110.
Ludico
Elevated Italian restaurant from Tribeca Hospitality Group (owned by international Beefbar group). Head chef Nelson Gonzalez has Michelin Star pedigree. Restaurant was previewed at Taste of Tribeca. Opening date listed as ‘this fall’ on official Instagram. Originally planned as a Paper Moon Giardino location before pivoting to Ludico concept.