Spring City Hotel Restaurant
Historic Spring City Hotel Restaurant reopening under new ownership by Ian Diable and his family. Tim Diable, a culinary school graduate, will lead the food program featuring elevated comfort food and pub fare. Space will retain original layout with upgrades including added TVs. Currently in final inspection process with a fall 2026 opening anticipated.
Eggcetera Haus
Modern neighborhood kitchen and bar operated by husband-and-wife team Rey Tamaka and Vina Kencana. Will serve morning coffee and brunch as well as dinners and cocktails. Hours will be 8am-3pm and 4pm-10/11pm. No official opening date announced yet but described as ‘almost ready to welcome you’.
Chinchorro by La Frikitona
Fast-casual Puerto Rican restaurant opening in approximately one month from article date (2026-08-14). Owned by husband-and-wife team Armando and Yesenia Rodriguez, operators of the La Frikitona food truck. First brick-and-mortar location offering dine-in and takeout. Menu includes rice and beans platters, mofongo, tostones, empanadas, alcapurria, canoas, and rotating specials. Buildout underway in former Don Juan […]
Latte Lounge & Bake Shoppe
Latte Lounge & Bake Shoppe is relocating to a new larger location at 15 Broadway in Bangor, PA (former Bangor Trust Co. building) after a rent increase at its previous Upper Mount Bethel Township location. The new spot will feature seating for ~30 guests, a lounge area, baked goods, specialty beverages, breakfast and light lunch […]
Chimney Rustic Ales
South Jersey brewery relocating to Philadelphia with a larger 5,000 sq ft production facility and taproom. Will feature full-service restaurant with elevated bar fare (burgers, cheesesteaks, lobster rolls, crab cakes), 16 beers on tap, canned offerings, and cocktails from a six-tap draft system. Currently awaiting construction permits; once construction is complete, at least 3 months […]
Top Dog Vinyl
Top Dog Vinyl is a vinyl listening bar concept inspired by Japanese kissa bars, owned by Ken Smukler of Top Dog Cocktails. The Fishtown location at 2012 Frankford Ave (former Chase Bank ATM space, 350 sq ft) plans to soft open in September 2026. A second location will open in Kennett Square beneath live entertainment […]
Dahlia
Restaurateurs Michael MacCrory and Sean Coyle are preparing to open Dahlia in the former Di Bruno Bros. space at 385 W. Lancaster Ave in Stratford Shopping Center. The restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating, a main dining room, central bar, and private dining space, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 10-year lease has been […]
H. Obernauer & Company
Historic Pittsburgh whiskey brand being revived by Matthew Obernauer, great-great grandson of founder Herman Obernauer. A tasting room will open on Smallman Street in the Strip District, in the space formerly occupied by Kingfly Spirits. Opening described as ‘in the near future’.
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group New American Concept (unnamed)
Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group is replacing täkō tôrtä in Bakery Square (Larimer neighborhood) with an as-yet-unnamed American dining concept. The 117-seat restaurant will feature steaks, burgers, hand-cut fries, whole branzino on a wood-fired grill, French onion soup, and Caesar salad, plus an American whiskey collection and craft cocktail program. The dining room will be organized […]
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs opening at Bethlehem Square shopping center in space previously occupied by GameStop. Franchise owner Gerritt Curran, who operates 22 locations, expects an October opening. Interior renovation work was ongoing as of article date.