Capishe
Mano Bella team transitioning Capishe into a new Italian concept drawing upon authentic Italian background and local sourcing
Trattoria on Main
Second rustic Italian restaurant from Siano’s Pizza & Pasta team, offering shareable dishes with fresh pasta, sauces, mozzarella and classic Italian dishes. Taking over space from retiring Main Street Bistro owner.
M Hansik
Korean fine-dining restaurant by acclaimed chef Michael Lee, occupying renovated 4,100 sq ft former Plum space at Wye Junction
LadyBird Taco
Nashville-born taco chain opening first Charlotte location in Dilworth, serving Texas-style breakfast and lunch tacos with house-made tortillas, queso, and coffee in partnership with Hex Coffee
Kristy’s Creole Kitchen
Kristy’s Creole Kitchen is moving from City Kitch in Wesley Heights to a new full-service location in South End, taking over the former Mazi space. The new location will feature a bar area with craft cocktails in addition to their Creole menu items.
Uchi
Modern Japanese restaurant founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, seats 172 guests with omakase, main dining room, and bar area. Opening alongside sister concept Uchibā.
7 Brew
Coffee chain 7 Brew expanding with multiple locations planned across North Carolina through franchisee WJ Partners. Business filings indicate 7 locations planned including Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Greensboro, Clemmons, and Mt. Airy.
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.