Sevens

Sevens is a new vegan eatery located in the Barcalo Living & Commerce building in Buffalo, inspired by global culinary experiences the owners gained while working in vegan restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney, and London. The restaurant will emphasize plant-based and sustainable foods, including grain bowls, seasonal salads, and house-made hummus, with an appealing cafe atmosphere. […]

Kalash Kitchen

Downtown Sayre will soon be getting a new restaurant. Kalash Kitchen is set to occupy the former Bri Marie Inn and Restaurant location on South Elmer Ave. Known for its diverse culinary offerings, Kalash Kitchen blends the flavors of Greece, Kalash, and the vibrant spirit of New York, presenting a unique dining experience. While the […]

U-Bar and Grill

Opening Spring 2025 U-Bar and Grill is a woman-owned casual restaurant that has signed a lease with Columbia University to open a new location in Morningside Heights. It aims to feature a casual bar and restaurant setting and will complement the local variety of dining options available to the Columbia community. This new restaurant is […]

Layali Coffee House

Opening December 2024 Layali Coffee House is a new cafe coming to Henrietta, located at 942 Jefferson Road. This establishment will specialize in authentic Arabic coffee known as qahwah, imported directly from Yemen. Alongside coffee, the menu will include chai and a selection of sweet treats. A drive-through service will enhance customer convenience. Currently situated […]

Junior’s Lounge

Opening 2024-11-15 Junior’s Lounge, a beloved Poughkeepsie sports bar and restaurant, is set to reopen at a new location after its previous establishment was destroyed in a tragic accident in June 2022. Located at 1126 Dutchess Tpke, across from Friendly Honda, this new spot is just a few miles away from the old location. The […]

Page and Petals

Opening 2024-11-09 Page and Petals is a new fiction-only bookstore set to open in the Village of Wappingers Falls. Located on West Main Street, the store will offer an assortment of genres including romance novels, thrillers, and children’s fiction, with a focus on indie authors and small press publishing. It aims to be a community […]

Washington Tavern

Opening 2024-11-15 The Washington Tavern, located at 250 Western Avenue in Albany, is getting ready to reopen. Owner Justin Schmiemann is expecting to open the tavern on Friday, November 15. The Washington Tavern property was bought by Schmiemann and John Corallo of J&J Investment Properties around March 2023. They worked to renovate the entire building […]

Regent Restaurant & Bar

Opening 2024 Under the direction of chef Christopher Smith, the soon-to-open Regent Restaurant & Bar in Saratoga Springs promises a French-inspired culinary experience. Located in the Hotel Brookmere, the restaurant replaces the former Longfellows location and is set to open later this year. Smith’s approach blends Capital Region influences with French cuisine, aiming to create […]

Wingstop

Wingstop is planning its first store in Buffalo, located at 2310 Delaware Ave at Hertel Avenue. Franchisees Lewis Carter and Howard O’Brien, who previously opened three sites in Rochester, received a change of use permit to convert the space for restaurant use. The renovation will cost $290,000. This will be the third national wing franchise […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Opening 2024 The Tropical Smoothie Cafe in DeWitt is part of the upcoming expansion in the Syracuse area by the well-known smoothie chain. Located at the new plaza at the corner of Erie Boulevard East and Bridge Street, this cafe will offer a variety of smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, and flatbreads. The exact date of the […]