1368 Sweet Corner Cafe
Vietnamese restaurant expanding to second location in University area. Menu features beef pho, vermicelli noodle bowls, Korean beef short ribs, Vietnamese sandwiches, boba and mochi doughnuts. Will have early and late hours to cater to students.
Chop Chop Red Pot
Chop Chop Red Pot combining with sister concept Marlee Jean’s Raw Bar and Kitchen, opening in former Mad Dash space at The Market on 7th Street. Chef Erik Crawford serving Southern-inspired street food and seafood.
All Purpose Bar
Mixologist Larry Suggs is bringing All Purpose Bar to NoDa in a 1,700-square-foot space. The bar will draw inspiration from East Coast bars and offer cocktails as well as non-alcoholic beverages.
Club West Brewing
Former Sycamore Brewing rebranding and reopening as Club West Brewing under new ownership. Brad Bergman, former director of operations, is taking full ownership from Sarah Taylor.
Pinky’s Westside Grill
Third location for Pinky’s Westside Grill opening in Plaza Midwood at former Grinning Mule location. Offers specialty burgers, hot dogs, salads, tacos and sandwiches. Plans for patio and minor renovations to bar and dining room.
Fenian’s Keep Irish Pub
New Irish pub in NoDa community, sister concept to Brigid’s Irish Pub in South End. Will emphasize cost-friendly no-food menu of spirits and ales with neighborhood community vibe.
All Day Darling
Second location of All Day Darling opening in Oakley neighborhood. Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for March 19, 2026. Will involve adaptive reuse of existing structure plus new construction.
Taco Roos
Cook Out-owned taco concept with signs and digital menu board installed at former KFC location. Permits issued for renovation. Still advertised as ‘coming soon’ with working digital menu board observed during site visit.
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.