Cape Fear Seafood Company – Surf City
Opening October 2025 Cape Fear Seafood Company is set to open a new location in Surf City this October. The restaurant is part of a popular seafood chain expanding its footprint in Southeastern North Carolina. The site is currently under development, indicating the company is committed to bringing its offerings to the Surf City area, […]
Drift Coffee & Kitchen – Porters Neck
A new Drift Coffee & Kitchen location is planned for Porters Neck, aiming to provide a full breakfast and brunch menu in a vibrant local retail environment. This restaurant will complement existing establishments in the area and is under construction. Bringing more options to the Porters Neck region, this cafe is expected to enhance the […]
Unnamed Wine Bar
Opening Fall 2025 The owners of Customshop and Marina’s Tapas are set to open a new wine bar in Dilworth this fall. Although the wine bar currently doesn’t have a name, it aims to introduce patrons to a range of wine varietals and regions while offering an eclectic food menu. The venue will feature bar […]
Aaktun Coffee+Bar
Opening March 2025 Aaktun Coffee+Bar is a new Mexican restaurant opening in downtown Clayton, NC in March 2025. It is the second location from James Beard semifinalist chef Oscar Diaz and the Mezcalito restaurant group, following its popular original in Durham that debuted in late 2024. The restaurant aims to create a vibrant dining experience […]
Tonya’s Cafe
Opening 2025-03-19 Tonya’s Cafe, the latest venture by Tonya Council, granddaughter of famed southern chef Mildred ‘Mama Dip’ Council, is set to open its doors on March 19, 2025. Located at 400 South Elliott Road in Chapel Hill, the cafe aims to offer a casual dining experience featuring southern dishes inspired by family recipes. The […]
Taco Papi
Taco Papi, a new venture by the Shepards, will also be opening soon in Wilmington’s Cargo District. This restaurant will focus on Oaxacan-style street tacos, inspired by their successful food truck days. Taco Papi aims to offer a menu that includes breakfast tacos and other variations made with pork and barbacoa. The Shepards are excited […]
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar
Opening March 21, 2025 The Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is set to open at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, NC on March 21, 2025. This new concept merges casual dining with Tommy Bahama’s retail presence, occupying a space of 9,720 square feet, previously home to McCormick & Schmick’s. Located conveniently at the mall’s entrance, near Dick’s […]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Opening May 1, 2025 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set to open its first location in Maine at the Center for Shopping in Sanford. The store will be opening to the public on May 1, 2025, and seeks to fill over 50 local jobs through a hiring event. The store aims to provide quality brand-name merchandise […]
SIMO’S JERK HUT AND ISLAND GROCERIES
Opening Mid-March 2025 Simo’s Jerk Hut and Island Groceries is set to open in mid-March 2025 in Fayetteville. This new establishment will offer a unique Jamaican dining experience alongside a grocery store featuring island products. The restaurant aims to introduce local residents to authentic Jamaican flavors while providing a convenient shopping option for international groceries. […]
Farmside Kitchen
Opening 2025-03-11 Farmside Kitchen is scheduled to hold its grand opening on March 11, 2025, at Waverly Place in Cary. Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary Farmbowl during their opening hours, allowing them to sample the fresh offerings of the new restaurant. This location will be the third for Farmside Kitchen, complementing their existing […]