Appethai
Thai food truck transitioning to its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 416 Clinch Ave. in downtown Knoxville, near Market Square. Owner Thitinart Boriboon, originally from Bangkok, has operated the food truck since 2021 serving items like fried chicken dumplings, Thai cashew chicken, Panang curry, and fried banana rolls. No opening timeline has been announced.
Palm Tree Club Nashville
Palm Tree Club Nashville is a rooftop venue opening inside Eric Church’s Chief’s on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Co-founded by Kygo and Myles Shear under Palm Tree Crew, the approximately 300-person indoor-outdoor venue features VIP seating, premium hospitality, a DJ booth, and panoramic views of Broadway and Nissan Stadium. It will serve as a year-round […]
Gibsons Steakhouse
Gibsons Restaurant Group is opening its first location outside Illinois at 414 Union Street in downtown Nashville, a historic tower being redeveloped into a mixed-use community. The restaurant will serve USDA Prime Angus steaks, fresh seafood, raw bar selections, and an expanded wine and bourbon program. It will also include private dining, event space, and […]
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons coffee chain location opening along Barker Cypress Road in Cypress, TX. Offers protein lattes, iced coffee, bagels, donuts and coffee. Opening August 28, 2026.
Filleman House
Brasserie-style restaurant from Mixtli chef Diego Galicia, opening in fall 2026 in the former Restaurant Claudine space near the Pearl. Menu features prime rib, steak au poivre, dry-aged burger, and oysters. Lauren Beckman joins as beverage director; Linda Romero is designing the space. OpenTable reservations coming soon.
Marlowe
Art Deco-inspired cocktail lounge opening in Uptown Dallas this September in the former Theory space on McKinney Avenue. Features a cocktail program by Beverage Director Kyle Buckelew, food menu with no seed oils, and live music programming. Designed by Duncan Design Group. Partners include Alon Abramov, Thomas Menaitreau (GM), Kyle Buckelew (Beverage Director), and Garrett […]
Nora’s Lakeside
Italian American restaurant opening in the former Milo’s location on Restaurant Row in Boulder City, NV. Owner Marcello Mauro (of Las Vegas-based Nora’s Italian Cuisine) has begun demolition phase and estimates approximately one year to completion after remodel plans are approved. Building will be expanded by 900 sq ft to accommodate a full kitchen. A […]
Sushi Zushi
Sushi Zushi appears to be developing an express version of its restaurant in the Selma, TX area. Additionally, the Lincoln Heights location (San Antonio) has closed but is reportedly relocating to a new address, with no specific location or timeline announced. The company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has not responded to media inquiries.
O’Keefe’s Tavern
One of Clearwater’s oldest Irish pubs, O’Keefe’s Tavern, is relocating from its current location to the former Capogna’s Dugout at 1653 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. The family-owned pub plans to close its current location in mid-August 2026 and anticipates a six-week renovation period before reopening. Official reopening date has not yet been disclosed.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s (Co-branded)
First-ever co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s location in the US, 2,100 sq ft with separate kitchens, 12 dine-in seats, drive-thru for Jimmy John’s, carryout and delivery for BWW Go. Owned and operated by Sarasota-based Quality Foods Restaurant Group. 40 employees hired. Hours 11am-1am.