Nobu Bellevue
Nobu, the famed Peruvian-Japanese fine dining chain, will open a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in the Avenue Bellevue (to be renamed Nobu Residences Bellevue) mixed-use development in downtown Bellevue. The development spans an entire city block near NE 8th St and Bellevue Way NE, owned by Silverstein Properties. Opening is slated for ‘next year’ (2027). Nobu is […]
Signal
New seafood and steakhouse restaurant under construction at 27 Western Avenue in Kennebunk, in the building formerly occupied by Via Sophia by the Sea. Menu will be anchored in responsibly sourced local seafood and premium cuts of steak. Owners hope to open in June 2026.
In-N-Out Burger
First In-N-Out Burger in the Portland metro area, located at Tanasbourne Town Center. Certificate of occupancy has been issued as of May 28, 2026. Construction is still progressing and no official opening date has been announced. City approved a traffic management plan as a condition of opening. Land use approval originally issued June 2021; structural […]
Stoney’s Bar & Grill
Denver-based sports and music bar expanding to first Colorado Springs location in the former Oskar Blues space at the DeGraff building. Owners signed a 10-year lease for 15,000 sq ft on first floor and basement. Plan to upgrade audio-visual system. Expect to open ‘by football season’ (estimated September 2026).
The Eighth Rule
Steph Curry’s bourbon-forward cocktail lounge ‘The Eighth Rule’ is targeting a late winter opening at The Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte. Features craft cocktails, rare pours, and innovative bites. Operated in partnership with James Beard Award-winning MINA Group (Chef Michael Mina). A second restaurant by Ayesha Curry, Sweet July Cafe, is also opening at the same […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken is expanding in the Charlotte area with four additional future locations planned for Pineville, High Point, Mooresville, and Indian Land (SC). The Steele Creek location at 13415 Rigsby Road opened May 28, 2026 (past). The four remaining locations have no confirmed opening dates yet. Franchise co-owned by Nick and Nicole Smith.
Scum & Villainy’s Rendezvous
Immersive sci-fi restaurant and bar located in the Burbank Entertainment Village. Kevin Smith is among the investors backing the expansion. Part of Burbank’s downtown activation strategy with at least 7 new restaurants expected in 2026.
Brew Bird Creative Cafe
Brew Bird Creative Cafe, a coffee shop offering coffee, pastries, and pottery painting, is expanding to a second location in Granite Bay, CA. The new location will occupy a former Peet’s Coffee space. Flagship store is in Sacramento’s Land Park neighborhood.
Raising Cane’s
New Raising Cane’s location opening June 3, 2026 at 10231 Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills, MD. Grand opening event includes chance to win free Cane’s for a year for first 20 customers in line before 10am doors open. First 100 combo purchasers receive a free trucker hat and combo card. Will be the 11th Maryland […]
Ahi Asian Bistro
Asian fusion restaurant featuring sushi, hibachi, and American-style Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Located at Lakeland Town Square. Set to open ‘this week’ as of May 28, 2026.