Fern and Finch Coffee
Faith and community-centered coffee shop founded by Jodelle and Tim Groves. Sources coffee from Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters and teas from a Pike Place Market tea shop in Seattle. Targeting a late September 2026 opening in Highland Village, TX. Owner is a former NICU nurse. Plans to support CYT Dallas nonprofit. Open to future expansion […]
East Buffet
East Buffet is a new buffet concept set to open in the former East Pacific Restaurant space inside the Staten Island Mall. New owners are renovating the space and plan to reopen it as a buffet. The original restaurant closed July 19, 2026 after nearly 30 years. Opening timeline described as ‘coming back soon’.
Sushi Genkai
600-square-foot intimate omakase sushi bar opening on the Upper East Side in the former Silk N’ Press space. Owned by Wen Liu. Targeting a September 2026 opening. Chef-selected progressive courses featuring seasonal fish and premium ingredients.
Maman
Maman, a cafe and bakery chain co-founded by Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall, is opening a new location at 250 W. 57th St. in Manhattan. The cafe is targeting a late summer or early fall 2026 opening. It will serve pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches, tartines, and an elevated coffee and tea program. This is part […]
Eataly Caffè
Eataly Caffè, an Italian-inspired quick-service café offshoot of Eataly, is opening its fourth NYC location on the Upper West Side this fall. The menu features pastries, gelato, espresso drinks, Roman-style pizza alla pala, soups, salads, sandwiches, and grab-and-go options. Will also offer exclusive quarterly menu items via in-store and app.
Charlotte’s
All-day neighborhood restaurant taking over the former Étoile space on Magazine Street in Uptown New Orleans. Owned by Kyle Brechtel and developed by Brechtel Hospitality Group (Copper Vine, Vintage Rock Club, Fulton Alley). Will serve breakfast/brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Renovations are underway with planned updates to landscaping, porch, and patio. Expected to open […]
Fishbox Sushi
Fast-casual pay-by-weight sushi concept expanding to a second Acadiana location in Broussard, LA. The new location will mirror the original Lafayette site with refrigerated display cases of fresh rolls, nigiri, tofu pockets, and torched sushi. Expected to open toward the end of 2026.
51st Deli
51st Deli is expanding to East Nashville with a new location at 730 Main Street within The Jesse, a mixed-use development by Richland Building Partners. The deli was founded in 2018 in The Nations neighborhood and offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, tacos, salad bar, fresh juices, and catering. This will be their fifth location. No […]
Mugsy’s Coffee Company
Veteran-owned coffee shop and roaster expanding to a third Clarksville location at Rossview Plaza near Exit 8. Owner Ken Poindexter purchased the business in 2008. Opening expected in August 2026, contingent on construction schedule. Existing locations at 3291B Fort Campbell Blvd and 620 Dunlop Lane.
Ralph’s Coffee
Ralph Lauren is developing a new retail space at 2318 12th Ave S (former 12 South Taproom site) that will include Ralph’s Coffee, the brand’s café concept serving coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and baked goods. Project is currently in development with no opening date announced.