Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen
New 3,600-square-foot Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen location opening June 15, 2026 in Coral Springs, FL. Part of the Cornerstone restaurant group. Features dishes by head chef Demetrio Zavala, including a Food Network Flavortown Food Fight Burger. Offers brunch, dessert, and cocktails. Interior features concrete floors, open ceilings, vintage birdcage light fixtures, and a multi-wall mural […]
Chick-fil-A The Fountains of Miramar
Remodeled Chick-fil-A location reopening after extensive renovation featuring updated dining room, refreshed playground, enhanced dual-lane drive-thru, expanded parking, and outdoor canopies. Marisa Beattie is the local Owner-Operator. Creating approximately 100 jobs. Opening day Moove-In Party with free entree for guests in cow spots.
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon (Expansion)
MCR is planning to add 1,000 hotel rooms across two new 14-story buildings (500 rooms each, ranging 320-860 sq ft) at the existing Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon site. The rezoning application seeks to change zoning from industrial to hotel/apartments and requires Miami-Dade County Commission approval. Buildings would feature pool decks on the 6th floor […]
Miramar Cove Hotel
Miramar Cove is a 125-acre mixed-use lifestyle center featuring nearly 3,000 homes, retail, offices, and hotel rooms centered around a 5.5-acre man-made inland waterfront body of water. It will be the first true inland waterfront destination in West Broward County, including a beach club. Developed by Sunbeam Properties/Sunbeam Development, built by Stiles Construction. Hotel room […]
Sweet Melody
Sweet Melody, a Miami-born ice cream shop known for its record store-meets-ice cream shop decor, is opening its 5th location in Kendall’s London Square. The shop will offer 16 flavors by the scoop, pints, milkshakes, and sundaes. Owner Mike Romeu founded the brand in 2019. Opening is scheduled for summer 2026.
Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop coming to Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Permit applications filed with Florida DBPR by operator Bongo Creamery Wynwood. No opening date announced yet.
Boston House
Fine dining restaurant in a historic 1909 three-story brick building in downtown Fort Pierce. Features al fresco dining on an astroturfed hill overlooking Indian River Lagoon, indoor dining, and an outdoor bar. Massachusetts-style Americana menu with seafood and gourmet dishes by a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Owner-operator is Georgette Angelos.
Manoli
Greek restaurant led by Michelin-trained chef Emmanouil ‘Manoli’ Aslanoglou, opening early summer 2026 at the former Sereia location. 140-seat restaurant with indoor, outdoor, and bar areas. Menu features shared plates rooted in Greek family recipes with American influences, including small plates, raw bar, housemade pastas, and grill dishes. Cocktail program by beverage manager Fotis Mexi.
Carmine’s Trattoria
Second location of Carmine’s Trattoria and Gourmet Market, anchoring Glades Station shopping plaza. Will feature Italian market with fresh cheeses, vegetables, to-go pizzas, sandwiches, and imported goods, plus white-tablecloth restaurant with Italian classics and extensive wine list. Owner also operates locations in Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens.
Pinecrest Bakery
Miami-born Cuban bakery and cafe expanding to Miami Lakes. Will offer Cuban-American favorites, likely 24-hour operation consistent with other locations. Part of a chain with 30+ South Florida locations. Address listed as ‘coming soon’ on bakery’s website.