Puff Coffee
Puff Coffee is opening its second Portland location at the former Stumptown Coffee Roasters site on SE Belmont St. Founded by Duane Sorenson (original founder of Stumptown), Puff Coffee opened its first cafe in 2022 at 2816 SE Stark Street. The new Belmont location is expected to open in July 2026 and will focus on […]
Sushi Fukami
Sushi Fukami, an omakase concept by chef Cody Auger, is transitioning from pop-up to a permanent 700 sq ft downtown location at 1128 SW Alder Street, previously home to Lil’ Shalom, near Multnomah Whiskey Library. No firm opening date has been announced yet.
Ari & Lloyd
Dual-concept dining destination featuring ‘The Ari’ (upscale casual American bistro) and ‘The Lloyd’ (cocktail-forward lounge with light bites). Concept from local couple Katie Schnurr and Stephen Roach, transforming Roach’s former cabinetry showroom. Chef Devan Cunningham (co-founder of CC’s on Central) is shaping the culinary program. Menu includes shareable starters, cocktails, and larger plates, with brunch […]
Pinnacle Brewing
Family-owned brewery expanding with a second Valley location in Downtown Mesa. New taproom and kitchen planned for 104 W. Main St., occupying a space previously home to The Boutique. Founded by Bob and Mary Wilson with son/brewmaster Wyatt Wilson. First location is in Scottsdale at 15111 N. Hayden Road. Food program details to be announced. […]
Strachan’s Ice Cream & Desserts
Strachan’s Ice Cream & Desserts is planning a new location at 440 West Bay Drive in Largo, FL, inside the new $85 million Largo city hall complex as part of a downtown revitalization project. Plan review paperwork has been submitted. This will be the brand’s 7th location. Founded in 1999 in Palm Harbor, Strachan’s is […]
Wing Snob
Michigan-founded chicken-wing franchise Wing Snob is planning a new location at 30203 Wesley Chapel Blvd, on the northwest corner of the intersection with Ellerbee Road near Bawarchi Indian Cuisine. Plan review paperwork has been submitted by Snob of Wesley Chapel Inc. The brand already has a Florida location in Riverview. Menu features wings, tenders, fries, […]
Arwa Yemeni Coffee
Arwa Yemeni Coffee, a Yemeni coffee franchise founded in Richardson, TX in 2021, is planning its Tampa Bay debut in Temple Terrace. The new location at 8633 N 56th St, Suite 4 was identified through submitted plan review documents. The cafe serves traditional Yemeni beverages alongside espresso-based drinks. Franchisee Erum Khan was contacted but not […]
Petite Lucie
All-day French cafe from Love Croissants owner Culinary Matters, located in the former Niko Niko’s space at Market Square Park. Features covered outdoor dining pavilion and indoor-outdoor cocktail bar. Designed by Gensler. Led by chefs Omar Pereney and Sahira Malherbe. Menu focuses on croissants, pastries, French-inspired breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Beverage program overseen by advanced […]
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken
Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken is opening a new location at Krog Street Market in Atlanta on June 9. It will join existing locations in Dunwoody and Peachtree Corners.
Chicken Salad Chick
First Chicken Salad Chick location in Utah, located in Valley Grove at 2093 W. Pleasant Grove Blvd. Grand opening June 9, 2026 with free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests. Owned by father-son team Michael and Rylan Mills (MV&R Legacy Partners LLC). Group plans to develop 6 restaurants in Utah County and […]