Mesa Blanca
Holistic healing cafe and community space opening in East Kensington’s Jasper House apartment complex. Will offer coffee program with Elixr Coffee Roasters, herbal teas, pastries from Silvia’s Bakery, plus healing products, readings and Reiki sessions. Operating hours will be Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm.
Wabi Nori
Japanese sushi restaurant expanding to Philadelphia’s Midtown Village. Third location for the New York-based restaurant, featuring contemporary menu with signature toro toast, nigiri, sashimi, and specialty cocktails. Located in former Morea space across from Jefferson Hospital.
Proximity Wine Bar
Modern enoteca wine bar planned for former Catherine’s restaurant space in Chester County. Will feature curated wines within 100-mile radius, led by Penns Woods Winery partnership. Culinary program by chef Steve Forte with small plates and charcuterie. Still securing funding before opening.
Chicken Salad Chick
First Chicken Salad Chick location coming to greater Philadelphia area through family-led franchise deal. Franchisees secured 6-location deal and are close to signing first lease. Looking for 2,500 sq ft spaces in areas like Collegeville, West Chester, Exton and Plymouth Meeting.
Field Day
Danny Childs and his wife Katie are opening Field Day, a cocktail bar featuring ‘Slow Drinks’ philosophy using locally farmed and foraged ingredients. The bar will be located inside the Cescaphe Ballroom in Northern Liberties and will feature cocktails, sodas, ferments, and food from consulting chef Melissa McGrath.
Tempo by Hilton
First Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania, contemporary lifestyle brand hotel in SouthSide district near SteelStacks and Lehigh University campus. Developed by High Hotels Ltd.
Cannonball Club
Private automotive social club with climate-controlled car storage, lounge, bar and food service on second floor, and public-facing coffee shop. Two-tier membership structure for social members and car storage members. Located in former Otis Elevator Factory building in Fishtown.
Dave & Buster’s
41,589-square-foot entertainment hub featuring more than 100 arcade games, full-service restaurant with chef-crafted menu, inventive drinks and sports bar with 40-foot WOW wall TV screen. Currently hiring for the location.
Caffeena Coffee House
Luxury Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop expanding to Bethlehem in former Starbucks space. Features signature luxury design, conference room, private rooms, and multi-faith room. Serves Yemeni coffee and pastries. Operated by Jasmine Hasni.
Vegans Are Us
Vegan soul food restaurant expanding from New Jersey to Philadelphia’s Chinatown Square. Menu features plant-based burgers, handhelds, soups, salads and breakfast options including Ultimate Beast Mac & Cheese Burger and Philly V-Steak.