The Improper Pig
New flagship location of The Improper Pig barbecue restaurant opening in Plaza Midwood with 3,100 square feet, seating for 68 inside and nearly 100 on the patio, featuring expanded menu with Asian flavors and new cocktail program
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Fourth Triangle location for Dave’s Hot Chicken, specializing in spicy fried chicken with sliders, tenders and boneless bites. Located in Alston Town Center development.
Sweetgreen
Fast-casual healthy food chain opening third Triangle location at Alston Town Center. Offers salads, bowls and protein plates with build-your-own option. Menu items range $13-$16.
Crooked Hammock Brewery
First North Carolina location for Crooked Hammock Brewery, a restaurant and taproom concept. Will feature outdoor patio with stone fireplace, playground, ping pong tables, corn hole, ring toss and fire pit. Tank room will be the centerpiece where brewing happens.
Hoppin’
Charlotte-born franchise self-serve taproom concept with tapwall for beers, offering variety of beers, cocktails, and food items like tacos and bowls. Location has been under construction.
Culinary Dropout
Arizona-based Culinary Dropout planning new location in Ballantyne with two-story building, commercial kitchen renovations, indoor-outdoor bar and patios. Part of Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio.
Caribou Coffee
Minnesota-based coffee chain with over 800 locations planning new location in Elizabeth area. Focuses on walk-up window and drive-through models, serving handcrafted coffee beverages, refreshers, espresso shakers, energy drinks, tea, snacks, breakfast items and pastries.
The Craic
177-seat restaurant-bar opening in SouthPark in a 4,622-square-foot space formerly home to The Rusty Bucket. Upscale yet relaxed atmosphere offering brunch through late-night options with Irish-inspired menu items. Led by veteran operator Chris Healy partnering with Parker Starre and Delano Little.
Vitality Bowls
Vitality Bowls expanding to University City area near UNC Charlotte, specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, salads and wraps. Will be second Charlotte location.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle’s first downtown Raleigh location opening at Bloc[83] mixed-use development. This will be the chain’s ninth location in the city but first in downtown area.