Bagel Bagel
Bagel Bagel is opening a second Onondaga County location in the former Baghdad Restaurant space at Westvale Plaza in Geddes, next to Geddes Bank. The shop will offer about 20 varieties of homemade bagels and breakfast bagel sandwiches. Owned by brothers Reuben and Ron Snyder. Opening planned for August 2026.
Southside Cal’s
Southside Cal’s is a new restaurant and bar opening at the former South City Pub and Grill site at 1200 Vestal Avenue in Binghamton, NY. Owner Mikailah Stinson, previously of The Relief Pitcher on Conklin Avenue, closed the ownership deal on May 5, 2026. The restaurant will open at 11am seven days a week and […]
Piccolo’s Pizza by Frank
Ferrari-themed pizzeria featuring New York-style and Sicilian-style pizza, Brooklyn bites, and Italian-inspired dishes. Owner purchased building in August 2025. Will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor/outdoor seating.
La Capital Tacos
Full-service Mexican restaurant to replace demolished Troy Pork Store building. Will feature open kitchen run by Mexico City chef, inspired by La Condesa neighborhood dining experience. Owner also operates existing La Capital Tacos locations.
Kobans 2.0
Glen and Tracy Garrow are reopening the former Kobans restaurant as Kobans 2.0, offering Polish and Italian food with some steak. 110-person capacity with two dining areas, bar, and upstairs banquet room. Interior renovations underway since October 2026.
Holiday Inn
$10 million renovation project converting Quality Inn & Suites Palm Island Water Park site to Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites and renovated water park. Project approved by Genesee County Economic Development Center.
Raising Cane’s
First Central New York location planned for DeWitt Town Center. 3,472-square-foot restaurant with dual drive-thru to replace existing Taco Bell. Proposal submitted to DeWitt Planning Board awaiting approval.
Chick-fil-A
New Chick-fil-A location proposed to replace old TGI Fridays building in Consumer Square Plaza. Construction anticipated to begin March 2027 with completion in August 2027. Still working through approval process.
Taco Bell
New 2,650-square-foot Taco Bell with drive-thru being built by Hospitality Restaurant Group (HRG). Will replace old run-down restaurant building. Demolition expected within 10-14 days, construction to follow.
Salt
Salt fine-dining restaurant opening at The Crescent hotel at Turning Stone Resort Casino as part of the $370 million Turning Stone Evolution project. Hiring events being held for various positions including sous chef, restaurant supervisor, bartenders, and servers.