Longleaf Swine
Longleaf Swine barbecue restaurant expanding to Carrboro location, taking over Luna Rotisserie & Taproom space. Features wood-fired barbecue including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken.
Songbird
A daylight-to-dusk bar structured around seasonality offering coffee and fresh juice early in the day transitioning to cocktails and shareables later. Will offer alcoholic, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages in an 800-square-foot space at East End Market.
Battleground Butcher Bar
New butcher and restaurant concept opening in 4,000-square-foot building, offering sandwiches, meats and bar options
CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro
Dallas-based wine bar and bistro concept opening in a 2,389-square-foot space at Linea residential tower in South End. Offers extensive wine collection, charcuterie, Italian-style sandwiches, pinsa pizzas and entrees. Will be second North Carolina location.
Roots Cafe
Second location of Roots Cafe expanding from South End. Two-phase opening: late spring for 1,385 sq ft space with 30 seats offering coffee, cocktails, limited hot menu and pastries; fall phase adds 1,127 sq ft with larger kitchen and expanded menu.
Yama
Asian fusion restaurant temporarily closed for renovation and refresh, targeting May 2026 reopening with modernized space including wood, neutral tones and bar area
Marriott Hotel
100-room Marriott hotel to be built in downtown Marion at former Bank of America site. 44,000 square feet with 100 parking spaces and commercial space. Will employ 10 full-time workers. Developed by Benchmade Ventures.
Vitale Lakeside
Vitale Hospitality Group opening new restaurant and cocktail lounge at former Queens Landing spot along Lake Norman. Will serve seafood, burgers, pizza and steak, with a floating bar on the lake.
Crisp Kitchen & Cocktails
Revival of former Crisp salad spot, expanding to include dinner menu with protein-driven entrees, cocktails, and Mediterranean/Asian flavors. Two-level space with bar on first floor and dining room on second level.
Crust & Craft
Georgia-based pizza restaurant with locations in McDonough, GA and Greenville, SC expanding to Greensboro. Serves pizzas, craft pasta, salads and starters. Taking over former Brixx Wood Fired Pizza space.