Allen County Memorial Hall Boutique Hotel
Boutique hotel redevelopment of Allen County Memorial Hall in early planning stages. $25 million estimated cost. Schematic designs due mid-May 2026 for feasibility evaluation.
Memorial Hall Boutique Hotel
Historic Memorial Hall being considered for redevelopment into a boutique hotel. $25 million project in exploratory phase with feasibility study underway. Design firm and contractor already selected.
Urbana Cafe
Urbana Cafe is temporarily moving to the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center for about a year-and-a-half while their Atlas Building location undergoes renovation. The cafe will serve coffee, espressos, and small bites like croissants and breakfast sandwiches in the arts center lobby.
Narco Burger
Second location of popular smash burger restaurant. Owner hoping to open by end of February 2026. Space formerly occupied by Dayton Street Eats, located next to Bee-Gee’s Market.
Pine Coast Cafe
Third location of Pine Coast Cafe opening in former Dad’s Coneys and Wraps space in Clintonville. Features gourmet sandwiches, burgers with Halal meat, and specialty items like kimchi cheesesteak. Staff already moving into location.
Morning Star Bakery and Cafe
Upscale bakery and cafe serving breakfast and lunch with healthy ingredients, breakfast sandwiches, grain bowls, salads, fresh bread, croissants, and pastries. Located near Summit Mall.
Shake Shack
Fourth Shake Shack location in Greater Cincinnati area, opening in Kenwood Square shopping center. Will be open 10:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday-Thursday and 10:30 AM to 11 PM Friday-Saturday. Opening day features custom tote bags for first guests and $1 donation per sandwich to Operation Giveback.
The Mason Jar
Steakhouse restaurant described as casual place with sports and 86-inch TVs, owner wants it to be the best food in Wapakoneta
Pepp & Dolores
Italian restaurant owned by Thunderdome Restaurant Group expanding to Deerfield Township. Construction set to begin within a month and wrap up by August or September. Will be located next to a new Eagle location at the District at Deerfield mixed-use development.
Losanti
Cincinnati-based Italian steakhouse opening second location in Franklinton neighborhood. 6,000-square-foot restaurant with 250-seat capacity, featuring USDA Prime steaks, handmade pasta, and scratch-made dishes using family recipes.