Solo Taco
New taco concept from Cugino Forno pizza brand entrepreneurs, featuring simple one-page menu with tacos, desserts, salads, margaritas and aguas frescas, focusing on local ingredients like North Carolina shrimp
Mister O1
Florida-based pizza restaurant expanding into North Carolina. The brand specializes in thin crust pizzas made with locally-sourced or Italian-sourced ingredients. Local hospitality group Onyx Brands is behind the location.
TBD (Schaefer Concept)
Tega Cay couple taking over former Tega Cay Tavern space for new restaurant concept with live music, indoor and outdoor stages. Name still to be announced.
Moara Açaí & Café
New açaí shop and café filing food establishment permit to open in downtown Framingham. Will focus on açaí bowls with fresh fruit, granola, nut butters, and seeds, plus café offerings like coffee, smoothies, and light bites.
Casa Tua Cucina
Miami-born Italian culinary marketplace with open-kitchen format coming to Copley Place as part of major redevelopment. Known for dishes with global influences based on Italian cuisine traditions.
Tiki Cove
Tiki Cove is a new dining and drinking destination being opened by Ting Management Group in the former Loyal Nine space. The 2,418-square-foot venue will feature a 19-seat bar and seasonal outdoor patio. Expected to offer fusion of Chinese flavors with island-themed cocktails. Still in early development stages.
Behan Caffe
Proposed cafe next to Brendan Behan Pub in Jamaica Plain. Owner has applied for 7-day all-alcohol license. Would span 1,300 sq ft with 1 AM closing time, functioning as cafe-bar extension.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings converting former Fuddruckers location with $450,000 renovation project. Construction to start mid-April and wrap up by end of October, with opening expected fall 2026.
Gyro Hut
Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant featuring gyros, shawarma, and falafel. Corporate-run location part of Greater Houston expansion. Menu includes NY-style gyro meat, grilled proteins, and house-made sauces.
Luiza Coffee Shop
Family-run coffee shop opening first location in Greater Houston region. $200,000 construction project on 1600 sq ft space, construction starts March 2026. Will offer specialty coffee, espresso drinks, handcrafted lattes, teas, fresh baked goods, and light breakfast/brunch options.