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Hamburger Mary’s announced it will reopen in Kissimmee’s Old Town, taking over a former restaurant near U.S. 192. Owners say renovations are underway and no opening date has been set.
Patty & Press will mark its Shelby Township grand opening on March 21 with an early‑bird giveaway.
A new Italian from the team behind Vesper quietly opened in Glenwood Park, serving pasta, seafood and ticketed wine-pairing dinners in an intimate neighborhood room.
Westman Cafe is returning to Ward Village after a two‑year closure, joining the Kō'ula retail block in Kakaʻako. The locally run brunch-and-lounge concept will rejoin Honolulu’s restaurant mix.
Rustica Grille opened last Wednesday at the Port Orchard Public Market, replacing The Dock and serving steaks, bison burgers and country-style breakfasts. The new spot aims to serve both early risers and evening diners.
Mah-Jong Chinese Kitchen has closed its McKinney restaurant after a short run; the Plano location remains open for orders and dine-in. Community Impact and the restaurant's site confirm the change.
A Chick‑fil‑A at Macland Crossing reopened after a dining‑room refresh, with a ribbon‑cutting that included Seth Cathy and local leaders.
Prima di Carne opened in Fresh Meadows with dry‑aged steaks, sushi and Vaad Harabonim of Queens supervision at 178‑01 Union Turnpike. The menu leans meat‑first with sharable ribs and a signature Prima Roll.
A two‑day lakefront tasting event will debut Sept. 19–20, 2026 at Henry Maier Festival Park with chef demos, tastings and a curated marketplace.
Born Wild Sporting Club is planning to open at 4133 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach. Owner Tomas De Los Reyes confirmed permitting is underway but a date is not set.
Teneral Cellars has opened a women‑owned tasting room in Midtown Sacramento, pairing flights and weekly events with a pledge to donate 10% of profits.
Happymix Creperie opened on the McKinney square, serving Japanese-style handheld crepes, matcha lattes, boba and smoothies during a soft opening.
BOL Hospitality has leased 6,700 sq ft at Dania Pointe for Zhō, a design‑forward pan‑Asian restaurant with a sushi bar and patio seating set to open in Q4 2026.
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