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.
Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick opening its 21st North Carolina location and 6th in Charlotte metro area at Magnolia Plaza shopping center. Opening week celebrations include giveaways and free chicken salad for a year for first 100 guests. Operated by Sing Bev Hospitality.
Moxie
Women’s social club with cafe, bar, provisions market, conference rooms, podcast studio and private events space. Also offers wellness services like Pilates, yoga, massage and meditation. Interior renovations are ongoing.
Hollywood East Brewseum
Film- and TV-themed restaurant celebrating movies and TV shows filmed in Wilmington. Located in former Rose Ice & Coal building. Will feature elevated movie theater concessions, film/TV-themed decor, and family-friendly atmosphere. Construction expected to begin in coming weeks.
Mami Nora’s
Peruvian chicken restaurant known for charcoal-roasted birds opening new permanent location at Raleigh Iron Works
Omni Hotel
New downtown Raleigh Omni Hotel serving as anchor hotel for Convention Center expansion project. Will include Bob’s Steak & Chop House and a coffee shop. Located at the end of Fayetteville Street across from Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.