CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A new waterfront restaurant has officially opened in downtown Charleston, bringing one of the city’s largest and most visually appealing eating experiences to the peninsula. The Crossing, located inside The Cooper hotel at 176 Concord Street, introduces a nearly 200-seat concept that blends Mediterranean cuisine with harborfront views — something surprisingly…
MORTON, ILLINOIS — A classic restaurant spot in Morton is receiving a new chapter, with plans underway for a new dining concept to take over the former Dac’s Smokehouse location in the coming months. The space, which previously housed a well-known barbecue spot, is now being leased by restaurateur Nick Asani — someone with deep…
HAINES CITY, FLORIDA — A new Dominican restaurant is ready to debut in Haines City, bringing a cuisine that is entirely absent from the local eating scene. Mi Tierra Restaurant, owned by Rene Perez and chef Brenda Reyes, is targeting an early to mid-May opening at 8 North 4th Street, pending final inspections. The couple…
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – A new Palestinian restaurant has opened on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, sparking interest and conversation as it brings bold flavors and a deeply personal identity to one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. The restaurant, called Hind’s Hall, is the latest concept from the Ayat restaurant group and is…
AKRON, OHIO — A new restaurant backed by basketball legend LeBron James has opened in Akron, delivering more than just cuisine – it’s a space dedicated to community, opportunity, and personal storytelling. The restaurant, called Buckets, has opened inside House Three Thirty at 532 W. Market Street, marking the first full-service dining concept from the…
MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – The Smoke Pit, one of Charlotte’s most well-known barbecue restaurants, is expanding again, with the official opening of a new facility near Lake Norman – and the community response has already been amazing. The restaurant, which was voted a readers’ favorite in a major Charlotte-area barbecue poll, debuted its Mooresville location…
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN — Gyro Guyz, a rising Mediterranean fast-casual concept, plans to launch its second Wisconsin store in April, bringing gyros, falafel, and fresh bowls to Green Bay’s east side. After opening its first restaurant in Madison earlier this year, entrepreneur Omar Zaidan is now expanding into a territory with personal significance – one…
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — After gaining a dedicated following through its pop-up beginnings and food hall presence, Mushi Ni has officially established a new, full-scale facility in Inman Park, bringing a far larger menu, deeper identity, and a more immersive dining experience with them. Run by owners Michael Le and Tanya Jimenez, Mushi Ni isn’t just…
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA — A new fast-casual burger concept is slated to shake up Sonoma’s eating scene in May, when two well-known Wine Country restaurateurs bring their latest endeavour to Sonoma Plaza. Chef Ari Weiswasser and managing partner Spencer Waite — the duo behind Glen Ellen Star and Stella — are opening Smash, a smashburger-focused restaurant…
OKEMOS, MICHIGAN – A beloved staple of the Lansing dining scene is growing its footprint. Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine has launched its second location in Okemos, bringing over three decades of history, flavor, and community connection to a new and growing portion of the region. What’s New at Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine While this is a…