1246 Village House
New Business
A new business is being planned at the former site of a gas station in Binghamton. The details regarding the type of cuisine and service offered are yet to be announced. Local residents are eager to learn more about this establishment, which is expected to contribute to the area’s dining options.
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Opening September 2025 The first Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurant in the Binghamton area is set to open soon in Vestal, NY. Construction has resumed at the site, and it is expected to be completed by September 2025. The restaurant will feature a drive-thru lane, although it will not initially have a breakfast menu. The 2,100-square-foot […]
Hana
Opening November 2025 Hana Restaurant is planning to expand its dining experience by opening a new location in Latham, NY. The new restaurant will occupy approximately 10,000 square feet and feature a modern design along with 16 hibachi tables and a full bar, maintaining the same popular menu as its Guilderland counterpart. The grand opening […]
Hana Japanese Steakhouse
Hana Japanese Steakhouse is preparing to open its second location at 579 Troy Schenectady Road in Latham. Originally opened in Guilderland in 2008, the restaurant features a menu filled with soup, salad, sushi, stir-fry, noodle dishes, and hibachi. Owner Jay Gao noted the increasing interest in unique dining experiences post-COVID, prompting the expansion to Latham. […]
Shake Shack
Opening late 2025 or early 2026 Shake Shack is set to open its first year-round location in the Capital Region at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland. This popular burger chain announced that it will occupy the former TGI Friday’s building, which closed in 2024. The new location will provide a range of offerings including made-to-order burgers, […]
Lucky Catskills
Opening June 2025 Lucky Catskills is set to open in June 2025 at a location previously occupied by Kingston Bread + Bar. This Pan-Asian eatery, operated by David Schneider and Patty Wu, promises an array of authentic Asian dishes and beverages, including Vietnamese coffee and dim sum. The restaurant will feature a full kitchen designed […]
Bookies
Opening April 2025 Bookies is a new sports bar and lounge set to open in April 2025 at the Ithaca Commons, in the space formerly occupied by The Range. With a design featuring 16 large televisions, the bar aims to blend the casual vibe of sports viewing with an upscale cocktail lounge experience. General manager […]
Alexi’s at the Airport Inc.
Opening October 2025 Alexis Diner is set to open a new location named Alexi’s at the Airport Inc. at Saratoga County Airport. This endeavor is part of a major reconstruction project at the airport aimed at enhancing passenger experience with a new terminal and sustainable improvements. The restaurant will occupy a smaller space than its […]
Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza
Opening 2025 Ardor Park Artisanal Pizza is looking to establish a new location at 123 S. Main St. in Canandaigua, following the closure of Thai By Night. The planning commission has approved a special-use permit, and the owner, Kody Derhak, aims to open the restaurant this year. The establishment will focus on wood-fired artisan pizzas […]