BrickTop’s
BrickTop’s is planning a second Charlotte location in Ballantyne at the former Red Robin site, which has been demolished. A new, smaller restaurant will be constructed on a 0.38-acre outparcel. The company’s website lists the location as expected to open in spring 2027. City filings show a land development plan submitted under ‘BrickTops Ballantyne’. The […]
Koro Ramen & Sushi
Koro Ramen & Sushi is opening a second location in Revere, MA at 191 Shirley Ave, Unit 2. The restaurant serves Japanese comfort food including ramen, sushi, poke bowls, bao buns, gyoza, and wings. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery will be available. No official opening date has been announced. Founded by Raffaele Scalzi of Scalzi Hospitality; […]
Kong Mountain Tea
Kong Mountain Tea is opening its first brick-and-mortar traditional Chinese tea room in Harvard Square. The 14-15 seat space will offer premium loose-leaf teas, paired pastries and desserts, ticketed tea tastings, artisan teaware, and community events. Founder Xi Ouyang launched the business as an online tea shop in 2018. Opening is slated for August 30, […]
Fumo
NYC-based Italian restaurant Fumo is opening its first Massachusetts location in Beacon Hill, Boston. Known for wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and a $14 pasta special (Mon-Fri 11am-4pm and Sun-Mon dinner). Will seat approximately 80 guests with plans for outdoor dining permits. Part of Day 1 Hospitality group. Co-founded by Steven Gallo and Francesco Capolongo. Expected […]
Kyo Matcha
Japanese café and bakery franchise Kyo Matcha, part of IVEA Concepts Restaurant Group, is opening a new tea house-inspired location at 580B Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge before end of 2026. A second Boston location is expected in 2027. Both operated by local franchisee Jaclyn Nguyen. The Cambridge location will feature a larger tea house concept, […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs plans to open a new location at 2301 W Parmer Lane, Unit 204 in Cedar Park (Williamson County), TX. Based on public filings, construction completion is expected in October 2026. Franchisee Jason Odom was contacted but did not respond prior to publication.
Brooms Matcha
Brooms Matcha, an Austin matcha concept specializing in high-quality Uji, Kyoto matcha with handmade preparation, is planning to reopen at a new 647-square-foot location on South Lamar. The brand previously operated at 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. from June 2025 before closing in August 2025. A remodel is currently in permitting and the brand’s social media […]
Hao Hao
Hao Hao, a Chinese and Vietnamese fusion restaurant, plans to open a new location at Pflugerville Parkway Retail Center, Building 2, Suite 200. The owner Binh Tran also operates a Hao Hao location in Leander and co-owns China Kitchen. No opening timeline was confirmed. Plans are based on public filings. The brand also has a […]
Levain Bakery
Levain Bakery, the iconic NYC cookie shop, plans to open its first Texas location at Domain Northside in Austin. Public filings indicate a construction completion date targeted for March 2027. The location will feature their signature oversized cookies, coffee, pastries, and cookie milk latte.
The Rice Box
Houston-based retro-futuristic American Chinese takeout concept opening its first Austin location at 2129 E. 7th St., a space formerly occupied by Flyrite Chicken. Menu features house fried rice, General Tso, sesame, sweet and sour, Kung Pao chicken, Chongqing wings, and nitro teas. Brand was founded by John Peterson and currently operates multiple Houston locations.