Federal Donuts & Chicken
Federal Donuts & Chicken is preparing to bring their fast-casual concept to MarketFair in Princeton soon. Grand opening date has not yet been announced. Additional location also coming to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City this spring.
Unnamed Seafood Concept
Bern’s Steak House Company is opening a new seafood-focused restaurant concept at the current Haven location. The concept has been developed by Executive Chef Chad Johnson and will replace Haven after it closes following summer 2027.
Allegheny City Brewing
Allegheny City Brewing is opening a second location in Brighton Heights in 2026, after debuting its Deutschtown taproom in 2024.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies opening 7th New Jersey location in Red Bank, offering in-store, pickup and delivery options for signature warm cookies. The Philadelphia-based late-night bakery concept is hiring 20-25 employees including crew members, delivery drivers and shift leaders.
P.J. Whelihan’s
P.J. Whelihan’s sports bar and restaurant chain signed a lease to open in the former 7,700-square-foot Iron Hill Brewery space. Known for wings, burgers and family-friendly atmosphere for watching sports.
honeygrow
Philadelphia-based fast-casual eatery opening 2,500-square-foot location in Beltway Towne Centre, offering wholesome made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and honeybars
OakBerry
Açai brand OakBerry will debut this month at Atlantic Village lifestyle center
Biba Social
Private members-only club that has faced delays and lawsuits. Originally scheduled to open fall 2024, then fall 2025, then early 2026, now targeting fall 2026. Anne-Marie Houston is the newly appointed managing director.
Cowboys Red River Dance Hall and Saloon
Dance hall and saloon with live music and free dance lessons every night. Part of a chain with existing locations in San Antonio and Dallas. Grand opening was delayed from Feb 12 to March 2026.
Merit Coffee
San Antonio-based coffee shop expanding to Houston with first of two new locations. Intended to serve West University Place and River Oaks areas.