Gulf Ranch
Gulf Coast-style seafood restaurant owned by Jesse and Sarah Barter, founders of Hill & Vine. Will feature fresh seafood, botana platters, Texas beef, and grilled chicken. 5,387 sq ft with traditional limestone exterior and rustic vibe. Construction begins September 1, 2026, scheduled to wrap July 1, 2027 per TDLR filing. Project valued at $100,001.
Sip-N-Putt
Locally owned 18-hole miniature golf course serving pizza, wings, beer and other drinks. Relocating from 7420 I-35 N. frontage road due to increasing rent costs. Current location closes December 2026; new location at 225 Watson Lane W. reopens February 2027. New location will offer additional courses, expanded food and beverage options, youth program partnerships, and […]
Baia
New Italian restaurant focused on handmade pasta from Good Hospitality (team behind Good Company and Aperi). ~1,600 sq ft space in the Grove neighborhood, formerly Taha’a Twisted Tiki. Executive chef Jon Priestley. Features open kitchen with pasta counter seating, Italian wine and cocktail program. Future plans include outdoor patio, covered bar, and bocce courts.
Army Ant’s Cheeseburgers
Retro-inspired burger and shake joint from Eric’s Family Barbecue owner Anthony Garcia and general manager Victoria Kays. Menu features a signature third-pound cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich, double-fried fries, and shakes. Concept inspired by 1950s-60s drive-in culture. Location not yet secured but targeting Western Avenue in Old Town Avondale. Both Garcia and Kays are veterans of […]
Balos
Michelin-recognized Mediterranean restaurant from Washington, D.C. expanding to downtown Sarasota as the sole retail anchor tenant at The Edge Sarasota luxury condominium development. Approximately 7,200 sq ft, open to the public.
Milk & Honey
Milk & Honey Southern-inspired restaurant concept by Thompson Restaurants planning to open at Tysons Corner Center in fall 2026. Space is over 4,900 sq ft with a full renovation underway, including an expansive covered outdoor patio designed to feel like a Southern veranda. This will be the brand’s 22nd location.
Aru Aru
Modern Latin street food concept opening on Eastern Avenue in Fells Point, Baltimore. Known for Maryland-inspired crab pupusas and Colombian-inspired empanadas. Owned by Marvin Rodriguez, leasing space from Ekiben co-founder Steve Chu. Opening Aug. 21 pending final inspections. Will operate seven days a week.
The Sports Bra
Women’s sports bar franchise location opening in Maplewood, MO (STL County) in early fall 2026. Housed in the former Boogaloo space with ~140 seats indoor/outdoor. Co-owned by Heather Hill and Sara Pilsner. Menu includes Mom’s Baby Back Ribs, Aunt Tina’s Vietna-Glaze Wings, tempeh Reuben, and signature cocktails. Features local women-owned breweries and wineries on tap. […]
Unnamed Café (former SnoWizard site)
Developer Jayson Seidman (Sandstone Ltd.) plans to transform the former SnoWizard sno-ball stand at 4001 Magazine St. into an all-day indoor-outdoor café and restaurant. The yet-to-be-named concept will feature ~1,500 sq ft of indoor dining (approx. 30 seats) and ~1,600 sq ft of outdoor dining. Menu focus on fresh, healthy, local/seasonal ingredients from morning coffee […]
Dearman’s South
Dearman’s Diner is opening a new concept location called Dearman’s South within Brickyard South’s shared open-air patio. The new location features a smaller-plate menu blending the diner’s 68-year history with a more experimental approach. Soft opening scheduled for Aug. 20, grand opening Aug. 29. Hours: Wed-Thu 4pm-late, Fri-Sat noon-late, Sun noon-10pm. Original Jefferson Highway location […]