Salento Italia
New Italian eatery opening in front of the Hub development on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green, KY. Second location of Salento Italia, with the flagship in Donelson, Tennessee. Menu features fresh pastas, artisan pizzas, traditional Italian dishes, salads, wines, and cocktails with a Greek influence. Co-owners are Maryanna Agelinas Graves and Bill and Sam Darsinos. […]
Smashing Tomato
Smashing Tomato is opening a third Lexington location at 112 Lucille Drive in the Masterson Station area on June 16, 2026, in the former Biscuit Belly spot just off Leestown Road. Known for wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, the menu also includes soups, salads, pastas, wine and beer. Expected to be open daily 11 a.m. to 9 […]
DaRae & Friends at The Commons
New breakfast and lunch restaurant from local caterer DaRae Marcum, opening in a renovated former auto repair shop (Stuttgart Motors) at the entrance to The Commons mixed-use development. Will serve Southern-style food, grab-and-go items 7am-7pm, closed Sundays. Seating for 20 inside plus patio. Property purchased July 2025 by developer Daren Turner, currently under renovation.
Magnolia Bakery
Famous NYC bakery Magnolia Bakery (featured in Sex and the City, SNL, The Devil Wears Prada) is opening a 1,500 sq ft franchised location in Louisville’s NuLu neighborhood inside the Zen 620 development. This will be the bakery’s second franchised location in the nation. Known for red velvet cupcakes and banana pudding. Construction is already […]
Applebee’s and IHOP (Dual-Branded)
Dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP combo restaurant opening in the South End of Louisville (Shively, KY). Will offer both menus under one roof with two distinct dining areas but shared common areas. Open daily 6am-midnight. This is the second such combo location in the Louisville area.
IHOP-Applebee’s
Dual-branded IHOP and Applebee’s combination restaurant set to open in June 2026 at 4717 Dixie Highway in Louisville. Will feature classic menu items from both brands plus exclusive items like Buffalo Chicken Omelette and Ultimate Breakfast Burger, along with specialty cocktails. Open daily 6 a.m. to midnight. This is the second such location in the […]
6 ‘N The Mornin’
East Walnut Hills-based breakfast restaurant relocating to new flagship location at Covington RiverCenter. Menu features breakfast items, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, salmon croquettes.
Two Keys Tavern
New Two Keys Tavern location planning to open soon with bar food menu including quesadillas and rotisserie chicken. Currently working on patio permits and planning to meet with neighborhood representatives.
Del Taco
Del Taco plans to open its first Louisville location in Fern Creek, featuring a 2,000+ square foot space with patio and drive-thru. Part of a five-store development deal for Kentucky expansion.
Wingstop
Wingstop planning new location in Russell area, known for wing combos, crispy tenders, chicken sandwiches and various dips and flavors