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Slice House is a pizza restaurant chain founded by Tony Gemignani that offers several styles of pizzas by the slice, including Classic American, Italian, Sicilian, and Neapolitan pizzas made with artisan flours, authentic sauces, and seasonal ingredients. Slice House's philosophy is to allow customers to try different combinations of flavors by offering slices.
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OPENING TBD
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San Jose based Poke Chain. Popular items include spicy tuna handrolls, crispy shoyu chicken and house salmon signature bowls.
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just opened
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Japanese restaurant offering familiar comfort dishes including teriyaki, tempura, katsu rice bowls and more.
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opened about 5 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Brunch spot from the operators of Cantina Alley that features specialty coffees—like sweet horchata lattes and traditional café de olla—and homestyle brunch dishes based on family recipes including chilaquiles and huevos rancheros.
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opened about 6 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Unlimited dining in a casual, self-serve setting featuring freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, hibachi-grilled entrees, and a rotating assortment of Asian and American dishes.
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opened about 6 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Japanese restaurant specializing in traditional sushi and contemporary dishes in a modern setting.
OPENING TBD
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Fast-casual franchise known for its signature “Fires,” including Giga Fries, Mega Fries, and Chili Cheese Fries. These are complemented by a variety of flavored milk teas as well as chicken wings and corn dogs in creative variations like crispy rice or ramen-coated.
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opened about 7 months ago
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Reincarnation of the classic diner founded in 1934 serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salad, fries and more.
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opened about 7 months ago
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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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opened about 7 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Serves Hawaiian dishes developed from family recipes, using carefully selected ingredients to recreate island-style cuisine.
opened about 7 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Texas‑style barbecue restaurant featuring slow-smoked meats—including brisket, ribs, tri‑tip, pulled pork, and chicken—paired with rotating craft beers and sides like smoked gouda mac & cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread.
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opened about 7 months ago
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The Place is a family-operated Italian restaurant that offers house-made focaccia and sauces, panini-style sandwiches, and Italian-American dishes such as Chicken Parmigiana “grind‑ahs.”
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opened about 4 months ago
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Founded in 1981, El Tapatio is a family-owned chain of authentic Mexican cuisine restaurants that uses quality ingredients to make a wide variety of traditional dishes.
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OPENING TBD
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Offers a variety of specialty pizzas—including Garlic Lover, Mexican Taco, Hawaiian Delight, and Chef’s Special—along with lunch specials, a family meal option (two large pizzas and soda), sides like buffalo wings and chicken strips, plus salads, calzones, and desserts.
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opened about 5 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Peruvian fare—such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and Peruvian-style chicken wings.
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opened about 8 months ago
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Stepdad’s operates as an all-ages American tavern offering dinner service from 4 pm and a full bar until 10 pm. Menu highlights include comfort food such as burgers and sandwiches paired with craft beer and cocktails.
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opened about 8 months ago
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Rose Tea Lounge serves a variety of handcrafted beverages such as milk teas, fruit teas, matcha lattes, fresh-brewed teas, smoothies, and phin-filtered Vietnamese coffee.
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opened about 6 months ago
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Started in 2007, Ike's Love & Sandwiches is a sandwich chain and each location features sandwiches that are eclectically named after local celebrities and icons.
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OPENING TBD
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Wingstop is a chicken wing chain founded in Garland Texas with more than 1,400 locations.
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opened about 9 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Veteran-owned café serving espresso-based drinks, breakfast items, small plates, beer and wine.
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