Union 66 Kitchen & Bar
Union 66 Kitchen & Bar is a neighborhood restaurant and bar opening at 164 Main Street in Portland, CT, taking over the space currently occupied by The HopKnot. The HopKnot will close in mid-September for the ownership transition. Union 66 will feature food, drinks, beers, wings, large pretzels, live music, karaoke, and Live Punk Fridays. […]
Pretty Bird Hot Chicken
Food Network star and chef Viet Pham plans to open the first California location of Pretty Bird Hot Chicken in Westwood Village (UCLA area) at the newly redeveloped Cinemas movie theater. The concept is Nashville-style hot chicken with cheffy touches, offering fried chicken sandwiches with cider slaw, pickles, and signature sauce at five spice levels. […]
Treats with Lenise
Treats with Lenise is a bakery expanding to a new location on the courthouse square in Forsyth, GA, converting the old Pickled Okra building at 33 West Johnston Street. Owner Lenise Leknes will add breakfast and lunch to her existing bakery offerings, featuring classic contemporary American food with Latin and French influences. Contractor Eli Tucker […]
Agnes Caribbean Cuisine
Agnes Caribbean Cuisine will open inside Main Street Food Market, a food hall built with storage containers, in Villa Rica, GA. Husband-and-wife team Jose and Joi Espremera plan to open in mid-September 2026 in conjunction with the food hall. The restaurant serves Trinidadian cuisine including jerk chicken bowls, curry chicken bowls, oxtail bowls, and specialty […]
Harvest & Grace
Fast-casual neighborhood cafe concept from Atlanta restaurateur Matt Wachlin, opening fall 2026 at the Town at Trilith. Menu focuses on American classics with breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialty coffee, and Sunday brunch. Features vegetarian and gluten-free options, outdoor patio, and pet-friendly amenities.
Postino WineCafé
Postino WineCafé plans to open its third Austin-area location at the Village at Westlake. The wine cafe concept is known for bruschetta, charcuterie boards, paninis, salads, and an extensive wine list. Co-founder and CEO Lauren Bailey cited Westlake as a natural next step for the brand. Postino is part of Upward Projects’ portfolio with 30+ […]
Valverde
New food and beverage concept called Valverde planning to open at 902 E. 7th St. in East Austin. Associated with Heaven Seven LLC, directed by Bob Woody who has been involved with 20+ locations on Austin’s Sixth Street. Menu, concept details, and opening timeline not yet disclosed. A permit was filed in August 2025 for […]
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is planning a new location inside the ATX Northline development in Leander, TX. The chain is known for hot sandwiches on Dutch Crunch bread with proprietary Dirty Sauce, offering options for meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, halal, and gluten-free diners. The company confirmed an early 2027 target opening date, citing Leander’s rapid […]
Mike’s Red Tacos
Mike’s Red Tacos, a Tijuana-style beef birria taco brand, has signed its first Texas lease in Cedar Park as part of a 22-unit franchise agreement with CW Strong Restaurant Group (CEO Brian Cassidy, partner Sam Wong). This is the brand’s Texas debut. Plans include 8-10 Texas locations and 15-20 in Northern California. Additional Austin-area sites […]
Osteria Bella
Southern Italian restaurant from the Furfaro family (owners of Mezza Luna in Marietta). Opening at Halcyon’s Village Green in the former Butcher & Brew space. Menu focuses on Calabrian cuisine including squid-ink tagliatelle, paccheri with duck ragù, and branzino. Features wraparound quartz bar, glass storefront, indoor/outdoor seating. Targeting fall 2026 opening.