Vetra
Chef Matthew Accarrino is consulting on menus for Vetra, the main full-service restaurant (breakfast through dinner), and an unnamed casual cafe at the Elene, a new Napa Valley resort. Vetra will feature a brick oven, wood-fired hearth, dedicated dough room, and an onsite garden. Chef Phillip Moratin will run Vetra upon opening. A second unnamed […]
Piccolo Morini
Piccolo Morini is a casual Northern Italian pasta-focused restaurant from Altamarea Group, reopening as a smaller iteration of the former Osteria Morini in Soho. Located in the former Kimika space at 40 Kenmare Street, the 92-seat restaurant will feature small plates under $20, up to 15 pastas, and $9 all-night martinis. Chef Bill Dorrler leads […]
Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen
Acclaimed Florida-based Lebanese restaurant concept opening at 212 Boardwalk Place in a former Bach to Rock storefront. Helmed by Chef Rachid Eido, the restaurant features authentic Lebanese cuisine including chicken farrouj and salmon harra. No official opening date yet, but a liquor license hearing with Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Board was scheduled for May […]
Capellini’s Classic Italian
Chef Mike Cordero (of Carbonara) is opening Capellini’s Classic Italian, a 3,500 sq ft old-school Northern Italian scratch kitchen with modern flair, seating 75 indoors and 80 outdoors. Taking over the former Rebel Taco Cantina space. Targeting early Fall 2026 opening.
Andy’s Pizza
Andy’s Pizza is slated to take over the former Sbarro space at Union Station. No opening timeline available. The location will include Andy’s bagel program. Owner Andy Brown has also implemented a custom AI-powered operating system across the chain. Andy’s currently has 14 locations in the DMV region.
Ovoka Farm
Ovoka Farm, a Virginia wagyu beef farm, is opening a reservation-only wine and dining tasting room inside a historic manor home. The experience will feature F1 wagyu beef paired with Virginia wines, with a focus on hyper-local, farm-to-table sourcing. Opening June 13, 2026, running through weekends. Reservations are already live on their website.
Flavor Hive
Flavor Hive, a popular food-truck-turned-dining-sensation known for its fusion cuisine and ‘bring-your-own-bag’ chip topping concept, is opening a new brick-and-mortar location in Waldorf, MD. It will occupy half of the building that previously housed Boston’s Gourmet Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar. No firm opening date, but estimated to be customer-ready in about four weeks from […]
Fellas Vinoir
European-style cafe and wine bar planning to open at 344 Corey Ave in St. Pete Beach. Will serve breakfast by day and a wine-focused menu by night. Owner describes it as the area’s ‘best European wine bar.’ Plan review documents have been submitted. Opening timeline not yet confirmed.
Jimmy Blue Eyes
Jimmy Blue Eyes is a new locally owned restaurant planned to open at Countryside Mall in Clearwater, FL. Concept is behind Ryan and Mark Johnston (JBE 101 LLC). Possibly a taco and tequila concept based on a MapQuest listing for ‘Jimmy Blue Eyes Taco & Tequila’. Plan review documents have been submitted. No opening date […]
Hap’s Burgers & Taps
Hap’s Burgers & Taps is preparing to open a second location in Downtown Seattle. The concept is a classic burger stand featuring smashburgers, fries, shakes, beer, wine and Pacific Northwest products. Currently operates from Mercer Island at 2411 76th Ave SE. Recently joined Conscious Hospitality Group, founded by Norman Wu and Danny Brawer. No exact […]