Cornelius Inn
Proposed 45-room boutique English-style hotel with 10 rental cottages and spa on a 6.3-acre property along NC 73 at Mayes Road. Developer is Jake Palillo of South Creek Construction. Project requires conditional zoning approval (currently zoned Rural Preservation). Must pass Cornelius Planning Board review before a commissioner vote. No opening date established yet.
Laurel Hotel
Proposed 85-room, three-story hotel on Main Street near Chetola Resort. Includes two restaurants, meeting spaces, and two three-story parking decks with 301 total spaces (163 open to public for fee). Developer is Watauga Properties LLC. Planning board voted 6-2 to recommend approval with conditions including height variance (42′-2″ vs 35′ max), drainage improvements, and traffic/safety […]
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
New Firebirds Wood Fired Grill location planned for Concord in roughly 6,200-square-foot space. Would be the brand’s seventh location in the Charlotte region. Firebirds specializes in open-flame cooking with hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and wood-grilled items.
Grain and Berry
Fast-casual superfood concept featuring açaí bowls, smoothies, juices, and light fare including vegan and gluten-free options. 1,600-square-foot space marking the brand’s entry into the Apex market.
Sharigato
Hand-roll sushi bar opening at The Joinery in Optimist Park. Interactive counter-style dining experience featuring salmon, scallops, blue crab, toro, and vegetable options. Approximately 24 seats with sake, beer, and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
TALO 33
Clean steakhouse focused on grass-fed proteins and no seed oils, taking over main dining area of former Seaboard brewing space. Part of three new concepts opening under new management.
Market on Morehead
Full-service restaurant and bar with 200 indoor seats and 150 outdoor seats, featuring Rail Trail patio views, live music, elevated American cuisine, and game day entertainment. Sister spot to Market on Main in Columbia, SC. Features 25-foot LED Jumbotron screen on patio.
Three Lanterns
Asian fast-casual restaurant bringing fusion of Japanese, Vietnamese and Indian cuisines to South End. Menu will include bao, banh mi, rice bowls, onigiri, tandoori wraps, sushi rolls and boba. First location with plans to scale and support satellite locations.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar planning first North Carolina location at StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center in Ballantyne, Charlotte. Will occupy former Pearlz Oyster Bar space. Authentic Japanese sushi restaurant with 89 existing locations across 22 states.
7 Brew
Drive-thru coffee chain expanding to multiple Triad locations. Offers coffee beverages, energy drinks, smoothies, shakes and fizzes. Multiple locations planned including Burlington, Archdale, Walkertown, and Whitsett.