Mural Arts Hotel
20-room boutique hotel planned for a largely vacant property on Continental Square in downtown York, PA. Designed with an emphasis on local art inspired by York’s mural scene. Ground floor will include a new location for Central Market’s Nama Sushi. Partners include MIKO Design, NOVO Agency, Warehouse, Finanta, Fulton Bank, and Yohn Property Management. Expected […]
Mural Arts Hotel
20-room boutique hotel planned for York’s historic Hartman Building at 1 S. George St. Currently under construction. Dylan Bauer is President and CEO of Royal Square Development and Construction.
Claude’s Comedy Club & Bar
New diner-meets-bar concept with comedy showroom and bar area. Menu features shareable finger foods, hot dogs, grilled cheese, cocktails and beer. Showroom will seat up to 200 people pending special exception approval. No two-drink minimum policy. Owner awaiting permit, zoning, LCB, and L&I inspection approvals before opening.
Martini & Roz
Upscale Italian restaurant from Fearless Restaurants opening in former Bertucci’s space. Will seat 300+ guests across 7,500 sq ft with main dining room, bar, tasting counter, private dining room, and outdoor seating. Menu features crudo, oysters, steaks, wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, and charcuterie. Culinary program led by regional executive chef Merick Devine. Designed by Philadelphia […]
Unknown ‘Big Name’ Restaurant
A leasing agent (Tim Henry of Waterford Realty) is eyeing a ‘big name’ Philadelphia restaurant looking to expand to the suburbs to take over the former Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant space at 30 E. State St. in Media, PA. The space is 9,300 sq ft at close to $29,000/month. No specific restaurant name or […]
Mango Mango House of Desserts
Mango Mango House of Desserts, a dessert chain that originated in New York in 2013, is opening a location in Ardmore, PA. Serves mango-forward desserts, cakes, shaved ice, waffles, tea, smoothies, and coffee. No opening date has been announced yet.
Il Panino
New Italian bakery and sandwich shop opening under new ownership at the former Massimo’s Italian Bakery location. Owners Alessia and Walter Gambino will close Massimo’s in early July, renovate for two weeks, then reopen as Il Panino in mid-July. Concept focuses on panini sandwiches on homemade focaccia, Italian pastries, homemade breads, pizza by the slice, […]
Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Queen & Rook Game Cafe is opening a second location in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood. The new location will feature a ‘fantasy future’ theme with retro flair, differing from the medieval castle-inspired South Street location. Will offer 1,000+ board games, cocktails, and food menu. Board game reservations cost $7/person for 2.5 hours. Space also available for […]
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is opening its 19th Greater Philadelphia area store and 26th Pennsylvania location at 2329 Cottman Ave near Holy Family University. The late-night bakery will offer warm cookies, ice cream, brownies, blondies, vegan treats, and rotating limited-time flavors with in-store, pickup, and late-night delivery options (until 1am Sun-Wed, until 3am Thu-Sat). Grand opening event […]
Finish Your Champagne
Upscale party brunch concept from Hi-Def Hospitality opening in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. Features mimosas, champagne, live entertainment (DJs, dancers, saxophone players, drummers), modern saloon-inspired interior with collapsing garage doors for indoor-outdoor feel, rectangular bar in center of venue, and booth seating. Owner Kevin Dolce targeting a late-summer opening. No official date announced yet.