Hallihan’s
Irish pub with elevated Irish menu featuring shepherd’s pie, boxty, and fish and chips. Second floor will be a sports lounge with 75-inch TVs for European sports. Taking over former location of 12 West and Lazy Dawg restaurants.
The Shapeshifter
Themed cocktail bar with rotating themes, community focus, and space for local artists. Owner is bartender Theo Lentz transitioning from pop-up events to brick-and-mortar location in Franklinton.
The Hive Coffee Co
Veteran-owned coffee trailer opening at Boardwalk Village on Grand Lake. Will serve organic and allergy friendly drinks including coffees, matchas, and brown sugar shaken espresso, plus pastries.
Edwins Oyster Bar
New oyster bar from Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute founder Brandon Chrostowski. 12-seat raw bar serving shucked oysters and clams with French-style cuisine. 900 square foot space will also include culinary classroom. Currently under construction.
The Wooster Marquette
French-inspired breakfast, brunch and dinner restaurant opening in downtown Wooster by owners of MARR’s Cafe at University of Akron Wayne Branch
Andio Sisters
Family-inspired culinary business specializing in fresh, ready-to-go lunch items, opening brick-and-mortar location. Run by Chef and owner Gina Bertelli, will offer lunch and brunch offerings as well as private events.
Evoo
Upscale-casual Greek bistro in Legacy Village being run by Brad Friedlander and Michael DuBois
Eugene Tavern
Chef Michael Schoen’s first solo restaurant project, a neighborhood tavern featuring his famous Tinman burger and other Eugene Kitchen staples. Located in former Flip Side Burgers space. Plans limited menu during Blossom Time Festival in late May with full opening to follow.
Tangier West
Tangier Catering will open a new restaurant and cocktail bar with banquet rooms in the former Bricco West space at Holiday Inn Express in Fairlawn
Cava
Mediterranean-style restaurant chain opening first location in Miami Valley area, replacing portion of former Arhaus Furniture location