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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Debuts Limited-Time Menu for National Burger Month

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, the leading modern Southern kitchen known for its award-winning fried chicken, warm hospitality, and rich culinary traditions of the American South, is marking National Burger Month this May, with a limited-time menu of chef-driven specials, available at locations in Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, D.C., from May 1 through May 31. Developed by […]

Tom’s Watch Bar Brings Stadium Ticketing Experience to Sports Bar Setting

Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment, today announced a partnership with Sports Illustrated Tickets, part of the Sports Illustrated family of companies and a leading live events marketplace, to launch a first-of-its-kind tiered ticketing system across all Tom’s Watch Bar locations.  Fans can now book their preferred game-day experience on the Tom’s […]

Cafe Patachou Opens First Ohio Location

Award-winning Indianapolis staple Cafe Patachou opens its first Ohio location today at The District at Deerfield. Designed to feel like it’s always been part of the neighborhood, Cafe Patachou transforms everyday rituals into moments of connection and joy. The all-day cafe offers an elevated take on breakfast and lunch, with a kids menu, coffee bar, […]

Global Concept GAIA Enters U.S. Market With Miami Launch

The globally celebrated Greek-Mediterranean dining destination, GAIA Miami, is now open in Miami Beach. Following its journey from Dubai to Monaco, London, Doha, and Marbella, GAIA makes its U.S. debut, marking the brand’s first presence in the United States. Founded by Chef Izu Ani and Evgeny Kuzin, GAIA is rooted in the spirit of Greek-Mediterranean dining, […]

Grand Public Kitchen + Bar Opens in Miami with Elevated Dining Focus

Opening this spring at CocoWalk, Grand Public Kitchen + Bar introduces an electric new destination for everyday elevated dining in Coconut Grove. Created by hospitality veterans Matthew Tsoumaris and Ryan Bassels, the concept blends modern American cuisine with global coastal influences, a high-energy bar program, seamless day-to-night programming and private events.  Set within a 7,400-square-foot […]

Ford’s Garage Builds Momentum with Franchise Growth and 2026 Expansion Plans

Ford’s Garage, the full-service, 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company, is hitting the gas in Q1 of 2026 after a standout year of franchise growth and expanding nationwide demand. 2025 by the Numbers: “We have seen remarkable growth this past year and are so excited to […]

Big Dill Hospitality to Open New Mexican Concept Maroma in Dallas’ Design District

Big Dill Hospitality (Casa Brasa, Even Coast, Muchacho) announces Maroma, its newest concept offering all-day dining led by award-winning Chef Omar Flores and the Marshi family, is set to open Monday, May 4 in Dallas’ Design District.  Located at 1333 Oak Lawn Avenue on the ground floor of the newly built Thirteen Thirty Three Building, Maroma introduces a refined coastal Mexican dining experience rooted […]

Café Unido Evolves into All-Day Dining and Community Space in Washington, D.C.

After six years at La Cosecha, Café Unido has expanded and reimagined its original space inside the market as a larger all-day café, bar, and creative gathering space. What began as a coffee-focused café has evolved into a fuller hospitality concept, with breakfast and lunch during the day, wine, cocktails, and tapas at night, plus […]

Claudio’s Marina Reopens for 2026 Season with New Restaurant and Beach Concepts

Claudio’s Marina, a cornerstone of Greenport’s waterfront since 1870, is reopening for the 2026 season with a new chapter that blends tradition with fresh coastal concepts. The season begins with the return of its anchor property, Claudio’s Waterfront, alongside the revival of a historic favorite, Claudio’s Restaurant (formerly Claudio’s Tavern & Grill), and the debut […]

Miami’s Casa MX to Offer Special Brunch Items for Mother’s Day

Casa MX, Miami’s new modern Mexican restaurant inspired by the culture, rhythm, and everyday rituals of Mexico City, will be offering special brunch items this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, along with their regular brunch menu, making it the perfect way to celebrate with family and loved ones. Mother’s Day brunch specials include: Other brunch menu highlights also include favorites like Chilaquiles, house tortilla […]

Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen to Debut in Charlotte, North Carolina

Your Farms Your Table (YFYT), a Charlotte farm-to-table group offering catering, community meals, and personal chef services, will open Grey’s Diner and Community Kitchen in the Greater Plaza Midwood neighborhood on Monday, April 27. The restaurant marks an evolution for the group, expanding its reach with a reimagined diner that blends nostalgia, local sourcing, and […]

GOAT Kitchen & Bar Debuts at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida

Saddlebrook Resort, Florida’s playground for sport and competition, today announces the opening of GOAT Kitchen & Bar, a modern take on the American tavern that taps into the energy and spirit of the resort’s athletic roots. Part of Saddlebrook’s $92 million property-wide reimagination, GOAT Kitchen & Bar is a lively clubhouse-style gathering spot where guests, members, locals, and athletes […]

Chef Emeril Lagasse to Bring Delmonico Steakhouse to Fairmont New Orleans Hotel in Fall 2026

Fairmont New Orleans, opening Fall 2026, today unveils an exciting culinary collaboration with Chef Emeril Lagasse, bringing the acclaimed Delmonico Steakhouse to the vibrant city of New Orleans, the hometown of The Emeril Group. Emeril’s grand American steakhouse will offer guests and locals the opportunity to experience the chef’s signature bold flavors as well as […]

Puttshack in Dania Beach, Florida, Holds Giveback Campaign in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month

This April, Puttshack Dania Beach marks Autism Acceptance Month with a continued commitment to accessibility and inclusion, paired with a month-long giveback benefiting KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and acceptance. Throughout April, Puttshack will donate 20% of proceeds from all 9-hole mini golf games booked through www.puttshack.com/locations/dania-beach directly to KultureCity, extending the giveback across all 19 […]

Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen to Serve Up Sweet Mother’s Day Specials

Is there a sweeter Mother’s Day tradition than breakfast in bed made by one’s children, even if it comes with a disaster-zone kitchen to clean up afterward? For a more relaxing alternative with less mess, head to Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, where Food Network winner and Vice President of Culinary Demetrio Zavala is honoring the household matriarchs with limited-time […]

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Brings goop kitchen to New York City

goop kitchen, the upscale, chef-crafted restaurant concept founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, makes its highly anticipated New York City debut on Monday, April 20, marking the brand’s first expansion outside of California and a major new phase of growth. Built as a dark kitchen model, goop kitchen operates without traditional dining rooms, offering thoughtfully crafted meals designed […]

Urban Egg Partners with Thanx to Launch New Loyalty Program

Urban Egg, the Colorado-born casual dining concept known for its chef-driven brunch and its commitment to genuine hospitality, today announces the launch of Urban EGGsperience, a new digital guest platform built with Thanx, the loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants. The program launches April 16th across all Urban Egg locations, designed to extend the warmth and personalization […]

Italian Restaurant Leonardo Debuts as Luxe Dining and Lounge Destination in Miami Beach

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s newest dining destination rooted in refined hospitality and social dining traditions, officially opens to the public on April 17. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant and lounge introduces a timeless experience where cuisine, music, art and design come together in an elegant yet lively setting. “Leonardo was created to revive the romance and ritual of […]

Broken Yolk Café Headed to Midwest with Operator Marc Clapper

Broken Yolk Café, a category-leading franchise in the breakfast and brunch space, is coming to the Midwest. In partnership with seasoned quick-service operator Marc Clapper, a development deal has been struck to introduce the San Diego-based brand to Lafayette, Indiana, home of NCAA powerhouse Purdue University. The agreement will bring two cafe locations to the […]

3rd Space Hospitality Brings ‘Vibe Dining’ Expansion to the Hamptons

3rd Space Hospitality, the team behind New York City hotspots Maison Close, Ayah, and Petite, announces the highly anticipated return of Talya to Montauk alongside the Southampton debut of Maison Close—marking a major expansion of its signature “vibe dining” experiences across the Hamptons, as two of the scene’s most talked-about concepts return and expand from […]