Hokkaido Ramen House
Opening 2025-12-31 Hokkaido Ramen House, a national fast-casual Japanese ramen chain with 30 locations across the country, is opening its first Western New York restaurants in Blasdell and Clarence. The Blasdell location will be at 3860 McKinley Parkway in the McKinley-Highland West plaza next to Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill. Known for broths made from scratch and […]
Hokkaido Ramen House
Opening 2025-12-31 Hokkaido Ramen House will open a new location at 8222 Transit Road in the Eastview Plaza in Clarence, NY. This fast-casual Japanese ramen chain, with 30 locations nationwide, is making its debut in Western New York with authentic broths made from scratch and dishes prepared to order. The Clarence location, next to HomeGoods, […]
Di Cotta’s
Di Cotta’s is an upcoming modern Italian restaurant in Endicott’s North Side that combines bold, fresh flavors with a heartfelt twist on elevated Italian classics. While the full menu has not yet been released, it promises a blend of tradition and creativity, maintaining a homemade feel. The restaurant honors the roots of the local community […]
KPOT
Opening 2026-06-15 KPOT, a national Korean barbecue and hot pot chain, is set to open at Colonie Center in the Capital Region around mid-2026. The restaurant will offer an interactive all-you-can-eat experience where patrons can grill meats and cook fresh vegetables, seafood, and noodles in flavorful broths right at their tables. The diverse menu features […]
KPOT
Opening 2026-06-30 KPOT, a Korean barbecue and hot pot chain, is set to make its Capital Region debut at Colonie Center in Albany, New York by mid-2026. The restaurant offers a unique dining experience featuring meats, vegetables, and broths that patrons can cook right at their seats. This brand new establishment will introduce the popular […]
Doro at the Gristmill
Opening 2025-08-31 Doro at the Gristmill is an upcoming Italian steakhouse set to open in Burlingham, NY by the end of summer 2025. It will be the third Doro location in the Hudson Valley and aims to serve the Sullivan County area. Known for combining Italian cuisine with steakhouse offerings, this new restaurant boasts a […]
The Sparkle Bookstore
Opening 2025-07-15 The Sparkle Bookstore, a new independent bookstore owned by Donna Miele and her son Armand, is set to open in mid-July 2025 at 642 Main Street in Sparkill, NY. Reflecting the growing trend toward indie businesses, The Sparkle Bookstore aims to provide a personalized environment for customers to enjoy coffee and browse bookshelves, […]
Rev BBQ Outpost
Opening 2025-07-15 Rev BBQ Outpost is a new quick-service lunch counter and catering pickup location situated within the former Huther Brothers Saw manufacturing plant near Tony D’s in Rochester, NY. The restaurant serves as a complement to the remodeled Revelry, which is rebranding as Rev BBQ with a focus on Southern barbecue. At the Outpost, […]
Frontier House
Opening 2025-07-31 The historic 201-year-old Frontier House located on Center Street in Lewiston, NY, is set to open as a restaurant and apartment complex by the end of July 2025. Originally built in 1824, the Frontier House has served various roles including a hotel, home, and a McDonald’s, but has been vacant in recent years. […]
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is planning to open a new location at 18 Westage Drive within the Walmart plaza in the Town of Fishkill. As of the June 12 planning board meeting, the site development plan application is under review and approval process. The new restaurant will bring the popular chicken chain to Fishkill, expanding its presence in […]