Mr. Dunderbak’s
Iconic Bavarian restaurant, deli and pub relocating after 50 years at Volusia Mall to a new downtown Daytona Beach location. Plans to open in June 2026 at 116 N. Beach St.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO
Buffalo Wild Wings GO fast-casual spin-off opening in Hainesport, NJ. 1,500 sq ft location with indoor and outdoor seating, open 11am-midnight daily. Grand opening promotion includes free six bone-in wings with any Pepsi purchase through June 14.
Tennessean Travel Stop (Dolly Parton)
Dolly Parton’s flagship Tennessean Travel Stop set to open June 24, 2026 in Cornersville, TN (~60 miles south of Nashville off I-65 at Exit 22). The travel stop will feature multiple dining options including DLY BBQ, Cup of Ambition Coffee, and a full-service sit-down restaurant, plus fuel stations, EV charging, a dog park, general store, […]
Christie Cookie Co.
Christie Cookie Co. is opening a new standalone bakery at Nashville Yards on June 6, 2026, during CMA Fest weekend. Grand opening celebration runs 11am-1pm with ribbon cutting, live music, free cookies, and special appearances. This marks the brand’s return to a physical retail presence in Nashville after closing all storefronts in recent years.
Smoke and Maple Restaurant
Upscale casual gastropub blending comfort food with elevated cooking techniques. Features a 22-seat bar, smash burgers, oysters, raw bar items, tomahawk steaks, and Kentucky barbecue fried gator. Owned by Nick and Tara Lanier, Brendon O’hara, and Joel Hartunian. Executive chef David Schroeder leads the kitchen. Targeting late June 2026 opening following training and soft-opening events.
STAND.
Japanese cafe and daytime eatery from the team behind Michelin-starred SHINGO. 24-seat concept inspired by Tokyo kissaten cafes, serving matcha, specialty coffee, pastries, sandos and bento boxes by day. Plans to transition into an izakaya with sake and small plates in the evenings later in fall 2026. Chef de Cuisine is Lania Andrade. Designed by […]
Midorie
Casual sushi and donburi bowl restaurant by APM Restaurant Group, set to open this fall at 500 Palm Street in the Flamingo Park District. Mentioned as a secondary detail in an article primarily about Emelina’s Michelin Star recognition.
Sledd
McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality is planning a Greek restaurant called Sledd on the former Sledd Nursery property. Will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Design will incorporate live plants echoing the nursery’s history. The Sledd name was licensed from the family. Expected to be completed in 12-18 months from May 2026.
Kevin Boehm Nashville Restaurants
Kevin Boehm, known for Momotaro, is returning to Nashville with 3 new restaurants. His first Nashville restaurant (6 Degrees) previously closed. Article indicates 3 new restaurant concepts are planned for Nashville but specific names, addresses, and opening dates are not provided in the available content.
Bludorn Hospitality Group (new concept, name TBD)
Houston-based Bludorn Hospitality Group (known for Bludorn and Navy Blue restaurants) is opening a new, yet-to-be-named concept in the former Carriqui space at the Pearl. This will be the group’s first restaurant outside of Houston. Name and details to be announced over the next few months.