The Lazy Goat
BBQ food truck moving into permanent brick-and-mortar location. Headed by pitmaster Michael Wheeler and owner Candis Haney, serving BBQ twice a week plus Southern cuisine including smothered chicken, meatloaf, breakfast sandwiches, and Cuban sandwiches. Will operate 11 a.m. until sold out.
ShibShib
Middle Eastern cocktail bar featuring inventive cocktails infused with Middle Eastern flavors and sharable small plates. Owner Ahmed Suliman previously operated Cafe Suliman in Melrose Market.
Bong Bong Bar
Champagne-focused bar with Vietnamese bites opening at Harvest development. Owned by Andy Phan and wife Brooke. Will serve champagne flights, Vietnamese-French fusion food, and operate 2pm-11pm.
Good Medicine
Cafe and event space featuring African and indigenous ancestry themes, operating as Good Medicine Apothecary during daytime (8am-4pm) serving teas, coffees, and hosting evening events with music, food and drinks rooted in cultural traditions
Katsu Burger
Japanese-fusion restaurant specializing in deep-fried burgers opening their ninth Washington location. They recently got the keys and are trying to open ASAP but still need to hire staff and secure kitchen equipment and permits. Will feature unique Tacoma touches including Bonsai classes and trees for sale.
Ricky’s Lounge
Speakeasy-style lounge offering curated cocktails with bourbon and tequila specialties, live jazz, and authentic Mexican dishes. Team is finalizing permits and finishing renovations with no official opening date set yet.
Sinner’s Pizza
New pizza shop owned by Ryan Kunkel taking over former Supreme Pizzeria & Bar space in University District. May serve large New York-style pizzas. Owner has background in casino and cannabis industries.
Slice House
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a fast-casual pizza concept, is opening in the former Dog Haus space in Pacific Commons Shopping Center. The location will be operated by Hersh Mahavni and Pritika Rajasanshi and will feature New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit-style pizzas, plus pastas, wings, and salads.
Butter and Crumble
Girl boss-owned bakery specializing in laminated pastries and layered crumble cakes opening second location. Will feature casual seating area, daily gluten-free and vegan options, and coffee menu with beans from Abanico Coffee Roasters.
Alsies Ice Cream Truck
North Carolina-based tech-enabled ice cream truck franchise expanding to Northeast San Antonio region. Will serve Schertz, Selma, Universal City, and Converse areas. Features mobile app for real-time tracking and ordering.