opened about 3 months ago
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Founded in 1981 by Frank Crail in Durango, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a franchised confectionery chain whose stores offer approximately 300 chocolate candies and confectionery products including clusters, caramels, creams, meltaways, and truffles as well as in-store prepared items such as hand-dipped caramel apples and fudge made fresh in view of customers.
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opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Stonebird Japanese Grill & Noodles is a restaurant with a menu centered on open-flame yakitori skewers alongside ramen, including miso and creamy options, and appetizers such as pork gyoza, crispy tofu, and edamame. Skewer options span chicken, pork, and seafood, rounding out a menu that blends Japanese grill traditions with noodle-focused comfort dishes.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Tran Kitchen is a Vietnamese counter-service restaurant where recipes are helmed by a mother-son team serving pho, bún bò Huế, bò kho, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and bánh mì sandwiches.
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OPENING TBD
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Louisiana-based Raising Cane's is an international chain of quick-service chicken eateries and was founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey on August 26, 1996.
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OPENING TBD
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Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and currently operates more than 2500 locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany.
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OPENING TBD
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Roku offers nigiri and sashimi, rolls, ramen and kitchen food such as chicken katsu.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Capy Cafe is a specialty beverage shop with a menu centered on ceremonial-grade matcha, Vietnamese coffee traditions including slow-drip phin coffee, and fresh tea offerings. The menu also includes milk teas, fruit teas made without artificial syrups, traditional lattes, cold brew, and Vietnamese-style egg coffee.
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OPENING SUMMER 2026
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Pizza Factory is a family-style pizzeria chain serving hand-tossed pizzas made from in-house dough and topped with 100% real mozzarella in a variety of specialty and build-your-own configurations. Their menu also includes appetizers like breadsticks, garlic bread, pasta, calzones, sandwiches, wings, soups, salads, desserts, and beverages.
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OPENING TBD
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Estelle Bakery & Patisserie is a locally owned French bakery by Esther Son. It serves macarons, artisan bread, and French-style pastries. Its menu also includes sandwiches, soups, and salads.
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OPENING TBD
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Palette Dim Sum & Lounge is a modern Cantonese restaurant specializing in dim sum, seafood, and traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist.
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OPENING 2026
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Seafood restaurant and sports-bar-style concept known for bold Vietnamese-Cajun fusion flavors and fresh seafood specialties, including its signature garlic-buttered crab.
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OPENING 2027
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MOD Pizza is a fast-casual pizza restaurant chain with more than 400 locations in the USA and UK. The acronym "MOD" in the company's name stands for "Made on Demand".
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OPENING SUMMER 2026
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Dumont Creamery & Cafe is an international dessert and café franchise known for its creative ice cream offerings and sweet beverages. Founded in Hyderabad, India, the brand blends traditional Indian-inspired flavors with modern dessert favorites, serving a variety of handcrafted ice creams, shakes, bubble teas, specialty coffees, and other sweet treats in a casual café setting.
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OPENING TBD
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The Breakfast Club at Midtown is a restaurant offering a breakfast-and-brunch-oriented menu featuring items like omelets, egg-topped skillets, pancakes, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and fresh juices or coffee drinks.
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opened about 9 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Gather and Toast offers brunch-style meals, sparkling wine, and dessert-oriented dishes such as crepes as part of its menu.
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opened about 9 months ago
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At Tres Rosas, guests can find authentic Mexican fare including street-style tacos, carne asada plates, seafood dishes, enchiladas, burritos, and combination plates, alongside a full bar featuring margaritas and tequila-based drinks.
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opened about 9 months ago
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Catherine’s Crêperie is a locally owned café specializing in French crêpes, offering both sweet and savory varieties filled with ingredients like Nutella, fresh fruit, ham, cheese, and eggs. The menu also includes espresso drinks and other café beverages designed to complement its crêpe offerings.
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opened about 9 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sugar and Sunshine Smokehouse serves handcrafted barbecue using choice cuts, a signature spice rub, and low-and-slow smoking techniques.
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OPENING SUMMER 2026
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Journey to the Dumpling is a local Chinese restaurant owned by three foodie friends. It serves items ranging from pork soup dumplings to dumpling noodle soup.
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opened about 9 months ago
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Mexican restaurant which goes by the tagline "100% Authentic / Quick Service / Cali Flavor".
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