Goban Korean BBQ
Goban Korean BBQ is opening its first U.S. location in Downtown Bellevue, WA. The concept originates from South Korea with locations including a flagship in Seoul’s Mapo district. The restaurant will offer traditional Korean BBQ with pork belly, beef ribeye, banchan, stews, hot pots, and soju. Features include advanced downdraft ventilation for a smoke-free environment. […]
Fanoos Grills
Mediterranean quick-service restaurant specializing in shawarma and grab-and-go offerings. Opening a second San Francisco location at 411 Columbus Ave at end of June 2026. Owner also considering future Bay Area expansion into Berkeley, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Hayward.
The Larrikin
New all-day cafe concept from chef Michael Toscano, who also operates Le Farfalle, Da Toscano Porchetta Shop, Fugazzi, and Blanca Estrada in Charleston. Menu will be coffee-focused with beans from multiple roasters, plus beer, wine, spirits, and ‘hearty but healthy’ food options including grain bowls. Hours will be 7am-9pm. No official opening date announced yet.
Jollibee
Philippine fast-food chain Jollibee is planning 15 new units in San Antonio, TX, targeting it as a key growth market. No specific timetable was given. The brand is actively seeking ‘white space’ for development. Current SA location is at 5033 NW Loop 410. Peter Wright is VP of Franchising for Jollibee Group North America.
UC Food Truck Park
A new six-trailer food truck park approved by Universal City. Owner Subhi Hamideh reached an agreement with the city in January. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings indicate construction is about to begin, with completion set for July 2026.
Hunter Road Country Club
Locally owned restaurant and bar owned by brothers Seth and Chase Katz and Benjie Ackerman. No membership required despite ‘country club’ name. Features pool tables, outdoor patio with bar, jukebox, and darts. Kids welcome until 7 p.m. Opening summer 2026.
Khao Soi Cowboy
James Beard Award finalist Nick Bognar’s fourth restaurant concept, an all-day casual Southeast Asian dive bar and restaurant focused on ‘purposefully inauthentic’ Northern Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine. Will feature late-night dining, cocktails, to-go options, and walk-ins. Chef de cuisine Mark Silva will lead alongside Bognar. Prices expected to be the most approachable across Bognar’s […]
Outlaws
Outlaws, a steak and seafood restaurant with Italian background and New Mexico fusion dishes, is opening in Lubbock at the former El Mitote location in the Esplanade at City View shopping center. Chef/owner Johnny Robertson relocated from Hobbs, NM after being forced out of their previous location. Opening is pending inspections and permits. Plans include […]
Crust Simply Italian
Owner Michael Merendino will open a new Crust Simply Italian location in downtown Mesa this summer, along with Nightingale speakeasy and a new dessert concept called Bombolino (Italian doughnuts and gelato). The restaurant is going into the ground floor of The Grid multifamily development at 233 E. Main St. Bombolino will open first, with the […]
Hello Kitty Cafe
Hello Kitty Cafe is coming soon to Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, IL. The cafe will offer merchandise, freshly baked cookies, cakes, donuts, seasonal goodies, and handmade drinks. Exact location within the mall and opening date were not disclosed. A separate Chicago Michigan Avenue location is also opening.