Pompeii
Pompeii is an upscale Italian restaurant set to open mid-August 2026 at the corner of A Street and Carlisle Springs Road in Carlisle, PA. The restaurant will feature brick-oven pizza, steaks, seafood, and paninis, plus a bar. Staff have been hired and POS system is operational. Owner Alfredo Iannuzzi also operates Marcello’s Ristorante, Pizzeria & […]
Buffalo Wild Wings
First-ever Buffalo Wild Wings location in Altoona, PA. Currently under construction behind the Holiday Inn Express next to the AMC Theatre Complex. Official opening date unknown. Expected to bring several jobs to the area.
Bruzi
Southern Italian-focused restaurant concept planned to take over the former Aldar Bistro space in Bala Cynwyd. The two couples behind Gran Caffè L’Aquila in Center City are converting the Lebanese restaurant into Bruzi, which will feature house-made pastas, white tablecloths, and a robust beverage program. No opening date announced.
Dina’s Authentic Dominican Kitchen
Dina’s Authentic Dominican Kitchen, currently located in Flagship City Food Hall at 22 N. Park Row, is planning to open a second location on the west side of Erie on Peninsula Drive. Owner Dina Csir confirmed the expansion after years of customer requests.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening a new franchise location at Bethlehem Square, operated by franchise owner Gerrit Curran. The location targets an October 2026 opening and will serve the brand’s full menu of hot and cold subs. A grand opening fundraiser with a local Lehigh Valley school is planned, along with free sub coupons during […]
River Twice Bar Expansion
River Twice, a Michelin Guide-recommended South Philadelphia restaurant, is expanding into the neighboring former Mantawny Still Works space next door. The expansion will nearly double the restaurant’s footprint and include a 13-seat bar, additional table seating, a standing drink rail, temperature-controlled wine display, and an additional restroom. The bar will feature signature cocktails, curated wine, […]
Toll Man Joe’s
Toll Man Joe’s is returning to Philadelphia with a new full-service restaurant at 12th & Pine in Washington Square West (1141 Pine St), the former location of Mixto. The restaurant originally opened in South Philadelphia in 2016 and closed in 2020 during COVID-19. It will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Philadelphia comfort food and […]
Cafe Raymond
Cafe Raymond, a well-known Pittsburgh cafe in the Strip District, is opening a second location at 4131 Brownsville Road in Brentwood near Brentwood Town Square. The new location will take over the space formerly occupied by the Crack’d Egg. Expected to open later in 2026; specific date to be announced soon.
Wonder
Wonder, a mix-and-match food hall concept offering 20+ restaurant menu options, is opening its fourth Midstate Pennsylvania location at 351 Loucks Road in York County. Official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on August 6. Will feature dishes from celebrity chefs including Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelson, and Michael Symon, as well as Tejas Barbecue and Magnolia […]
The Local Eatery and Pub
Second location of The Local Eatery and Pub (original in Mount Holly, NJ) opening in a historic 280-year-old building at the former Relic site in Newtown Borough, PA. Gastropub concept featuring chef-driven American pub food, burgers, fish and chips, locally sourced craft beer and spirits. Two-floor layout with a casual first-floor pub and elevated upstairs […]