Category: restaurants
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Atlantic City is preparing to welcome The Top Hat, a six-room boutique hotel inspired by the classic Monopoly board game. Rising in the Orange Loop district, the $2.5 million project will feature a rooftop deck, playful architectural details and space for private group stays when it is scheduled to open in October. Key takeaways The…
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Raising Cane’s is celebrating 30 years of chicken fingers with seven new restaurant openings across the United States in August 2026. The expansion introduces the brand to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Statesboro, Georgia, while adding restaurants in five other states and reopening four remodeled locations. Key takeaways Seven new restaurants are scheduled to open…
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College of Charleston is preparing for a major expansion aimed at linking students more closely with Charleston’s thriving tourism and business communities. Plans call for a new hospitality and tourism center on Calhoun Street and a future business school at the former Carroll Building downtown, creating new academic and civic spaces across the city. Key…
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Panda Express is continuing its Columbus-area expansion with another restaurant opening, giving local diners one more place to enjoy the fast-casual chain’s Chinese American menu. The latest addition underscores the company’s ongoing investment in the market and adds fresh momentum to Columbus’ already active restaurant scene. Key takeaways Panda Express is opening another restaurant in…
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Enssaro is preparing to open in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood as the city’s dining scene continues to broaden its coffee and culinary horizons. The upcoming arrival is part of a wave bringing Japanese and Yemeni coffee traditions together with African fusion concepts, giving local diners more reasons to explore the neighborhood. Key takeaways Enssaro is preparing…
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The long-awaited Union Hotel reopening in Flemington has been pushed back again, extending the wait for a project expected to add renewed energy to the borough’s historic downtown. The delay is disappointing for future guests and local businesses, though the continued work signals that the landmark’s transformation remains moving toward completion. Key takeaways The Union…
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New Jersey restaurant and hospitality professionals will gather Sept. 30 in East Windsor for the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association’s inaugural Innovation Summit. The afternoon event will examine practical uses for artificial intelligence, payment technology and culinary innovation, while giving operators ideas for improving efficiency, profitability and guest experiences. Key takeaways The summit will:…
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VOYA Boutique Hotel is entering a fresh phase in Havana, expanding its restored mansion to 17 individually designed rooms and suites while opening VOYA Café. The Santos Suarez property has also completed a solar energy system with battery storage, giving guests a more dependable stay grounded in heritage, thoughtful design, and sustainability. Key takeaways VOYA…
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Northwest Wichita is about to get a new spot for island-inspired comfort food. Hawaiian Bros. will open its second Wichita restaurant on Aug. 10 near 37th Street North and Maize Road, bringing huli huli chicken, Hawaiian plate lunches, Dole Whip and extended evening hours to the growing west-side dining scene. Key takeaways Hawaiian Bros. plans…
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Greenville Downtown Airport is elevating the travel experience with the launch of three exciting new restaurant concepts. These additions promise to bring fresh flavors and a welcoming atmosphere to local travelers and aviation enthusiasts alike, turning a routine stop into a delightful culinary journey right on the tarmac. Key takeaways Three distinct dining concepts have…