Fogo de Chão
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão is set to open at South Shore Plaza in Braintree, MA in spring 2027. This will be the first South Shore location for the chain. The restaurant will feature a full-service bar, dedicated social gathering spaces, and a dining room for various occasions. Gaucho chefs serve tableside churrasco-style meats. Exact […]
The Vegan Path (potentially Field of Greens)
Vegan restaurant opening in former Queen’s Cups space at 56 Water St. Owner Tao Zhou received unanimous license approval on Aug 6, 2026. Planning a soft opening within a month, with official opening targeted for October 2026. Menu includes tofu burgers, falafel, and zucchini noodles with gluten-free and organic options. Owner is considering renaming from […]
Café by Emeril
Café by Emeril is set to open this fall in the forthcoming Fairmont Hotel in downtown New Orleans. A second location of Emeril’s Delmonico is also set to open at the same location. Article also notes a second Meril restaurant already opened in July in Las Vegas.
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls is opening its fourth New Orleans location in City Park, housed in a trailer near the City Putt Miniature Golf Course. Owner Neesa Peterson expects to open within two weeks of the article date (2026-08-06). The stand will feature natural flavors like lemon basil, strawberry basil, pineapple cilantro, and watermelon jalapeño, plus […]
Cajian
Fast-casual Cajun and Creole counter-service restaurant opening Saturday August 8, 2026 in the former Clean Eatz space on University Boulevard in downtown Tuscaloosa. Concept from restaurateur Pete Zimmer (CIA graduate) and New Orleans-born food truck operator Paige Blankley. Menu features gumbo, étouffée, po’boys, drunken chicken, red beans, debris fries, and rotating specialty nights. Quick-casual batch-cooking […]
H. Obernauer & Company
Historic Pittsburgh whiskey brand being revived by Matthew Obernauer, great-great grandson of founder Herman Obernauer. A tasting room will open on Smallman Street in the Strip District, in the space formerly occupied by Kingfly Spirits. Opening described as ‘in the near future’.
The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville
Richard Deshantz Restaurant Group (known for Butcher and the Rye, Fish Nor Fowl, Coop De Ville) is opening The Aberdeen by Coop De Ville at Eastern Wharf’s Riverworks in Savannah, GA. Originally planned as an out-of-state Coop De Ville (Southern fried chicken), the concept evolved into a fine casual dining restaurant with an Italian/Amalfi Coast-influenced […]
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group New American Concept (unnamed)
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group is replacing täkō tôrtä in Bakery Square (Larimer neighborhood) with an as-yet-unnamed American dining concept. The 117-seat restaurant will feature steaks, burgers, hand-cut fries, whole branzino on a wood-fired grill, French onion soup, and Caesar salad, plus an American whiskey collection and craft cocktail program. The dining room will be organized […]
Brotherly Love
Philly cheesesteak sandwich shop opening this fall at The Warehouse Food Hall in downtown Boise’s BoDo district. Will specialize in traditional-inspired and classic Philly cheesesteaks with sliced beef or chicken options, homemade sides, dirty sodas, and steakhouse-style cake. Taking over the former spot of Foy’s Franks. Named after Philadelphia’s city slogan.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Chicago-based Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is slated to open at ground-level space in Philips Plaza (formerly Bank of America Plaza) at 414 Union St in downtown Nashville. Spring 2028 opening is targeted. The 20-story building is being converted to include hotel space on its top 10 floors. Owned by music industry professional Scott Borchetta and […]