Krazy Crunchy Chicken
New fried chicken spot operated by Donald Cheng targeting a 2026 opening in West Philadelphia. Menu includes XXL fried chicken cutlets, hot chicken, chicken and gravy, smashburgers, rice bowls, burritos, tacos, nachos, 100% juices, fruit teas, and boba. No official opening date announced yet.
Pure Green
Pure Green juice bar franchise opening in Fishtown neighborhood. Menu includes cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls. Franchise owners are Carson Saleumsy and Sean Hasher. Construction is underway with a late-summer 2026 target opening. Brand has 150+ locations across 25+ states.
Giulia
Lilith owners Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano are planning to open an Italian coastal restaurant called Giulia in the former Nothingman space in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh. Opening is expected later in 2026.
Unnamed Downtown Lewistown Restaurant
MAB Holdings is redeveloping two historic East Market Street properties into a single locally-owned restaurant destination overlooking Lewistown’s historic square. Plans include indoor dining, takeout, outdoor dining space, and a modern commercial kitchen. Demolition of 15 E. Market St. (former Trolley Car/The Nook) begins early July 2026. Construction to be completed by end of 2026, […]
Half a While Tea and Cake
Half a While Tea and Cake is a tea and cake concept opening in a former Kung Fu Tea location in downtown Ardmore. Expected to open in July 2026 according to Downtown Ardmore District’s monthly newsletter. Article also mentions Mango Mango (20 Greenfield Ave, now hiring), Vintner’s Table Italian wine bar (24 Cricket Ave), and […]
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 […]