Ten Five Hospitality at Pendry Nashville (concepts unnamed)
Los Angeles-based Ten Five Hospitality is set to debut three original F&B concepts at Pendry Nashville hotel: a signature ground-floor restaurant, an all-day café and lobby bar, and a rooftop garden restaurant and bar. Concepts are unnamed as of article date. Expected to open with the luxury hotel in late 2027. Founded by Dan Daley […]
Elevate Coffee
Elevate Coffee, founded by Chloey and Ryan Wilson, is expanding to a new downtown Nashville location at 1221 Broadway, Suite 103. A commercial building permit has been issued for interior buildout only. RJ Builders LLC is the contractor. No opening timeline has been announced. The brand already operates locations in Hermitage, Donelson, and Lebanon, TN.
Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders franchisee Todd Severson is opening a modular ‘Can’ location at 4669 Hypoluxo Rd in Lake Worth Beach. The location is expected to open in early 2027, following the West Palm Beach opening. The restaurant features drive-thru service, outdoor seating, cheeseburger sliders, crinkle-cut fries, and milkshakes. Construction follows a streamlined process with the signature […]
Garden Butcher
Garden Butcher, a clean-eating café and prepared food market concept founded by chef Erin Leeds, is planning its third South Florida location at The Lotus development in Wellington. The restaurant will offer made-to-order breakfasts, salads, wraps, sandwiches, grain bowls, smoothies, and a grab-and-go market. No opening date announced; listed as ‘coming soon’ on company website. […]
The Wharf Miami
The Wharf Miami is set to return as part of the $350 million Riverside Wharf mixed-use development along the Miami River. The reimagined open-air waterfront dining and entertainment concept will be a permanent structure replacing the original pop-up venue that closed in 2023. Developed by Breakwater Hospitality Group, MV Real Estate Holdings, Driftwood Capital, and […]
Pink Palm Creamery
Handcrafted ice cream shop owned by Jonathan Stern opening in Sunrise/Plantation, FL. Will serve small-batch ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, dirty sodas, and pup cups. Signature item is the Pink Palm milkshake. Family-friendly tropical-inspired atmosphere.
Ramblin’ Joe’s
Ramblin’ Joe’s, a Memphis-area coffee cafe chain with 5 existing Tennessee locations, is eyeing a new 3,000 sq ft location at the former Simmons Bank site in Germantown. Plans include a drive-thru, 19 indoor seats, and a patio with outdoor seating. The project has been filed with the Design Review Commission Subcommittee for exterior improvements. […]
Ginger’s Bread & Co.
Ginger’s Bread & Co., a Memphis bakery/restaurant currently operating at 1613 Union Avenue, has filed for a certificate of occupancy at 62 S Cooper Street for a new 2,000 sq ft baking kitchen space. The application describes it as a ‘change of tenant’ with little to no buildout required. Owned by Jimmy Hoxie and Grant […]
Samuzora
Japanese-inspired jazz lounge and event space in a 2,500 sq ft historic 1902 building (Tanner’s Corner). Beverage-focused menu featuring Japanese cocktails, whiskeys, and sakes, plus small bites and desserts. Art Deco meets 1950s-60s Japanese decor with a live music stage. Still in permitting process with renovations to come. Owner aims for end-of-year 2026 opening.
AKAMI Izakaya & Sushi
AKAMI Izakaya & Sushi is opening a third location in Monrovia, CA at 929 W. Huntington Dr., formerly Oto-Oto Izakaya. The restaurant is a modern Japanese concept offering fresh sushi, noodles, and 18-item omakase experiences, along with cocktails, sake, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Founded by master sommelier and chef Jeffry Undiarto, the brand already has […]