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Captain D's to Open First European Store
Captain D's will open the first location of its 20-unit franchise agreement in the United Kingdom.
Amaya Opens at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Low, romantic lighting and lush, tree-canopied spaces combine the thrills of Las Vegas with the soul of modern Mexican cuisine.
new + notable: Saltie Girl, Boston
Saltie Girl is an expression of restaurateur Kathy Sidell’s lifelong love of the ocean.
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Peer to Peer: Kyle Gordon, CEO and Co-founder, Dillas Quesadillas
Founded in 2013, Dillas (pronounced “dill-uhs”) Quesadillas specializes in quality quesadillas served fast alongside french fries (regular or loaded), chips and other sides.
Whimsy Abounds at Swingers Las Vegas
A whimsical and unexpected eatertainment space opens in Las Vegas.
Meltwich Opens First U.S. Location
Meltwich Food Co. opened its first location in the United States.
Modern Texas Vibes, Complete with Party Barn
Haywire Houston, which opened in June of this year, has added a private event space the restaurant has dubbed the Party Barn.
Fresh Designs
Amaya Opens at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Low, romantic lighting and lush, tree-canopied spaces combine the thrills of Las Vegas with the soul of modern Mexican cuisine.
new + notable: Saltie Girl, Boston
Saltie Girl is an expression of restaurateur Kathy Sidell’s lifelong love of the ocean.
new + notable: Mr. H, Boston
A modern Chinese restaurant and Shanghainese cocktail lounge in Boston's Seaport neighborhood. The splashy and dramatic space also offers a dedicated kitchen window for those seeking elevated Chinese takeout.
Form Meets Function
Peer to Peer: Kyle Gordon, CEO and Co-founder, Dillas Quesadillas
Founded in 2013, Dillas (pronounced “dill-uhs”) Quesadillas specializes in quality quesadillas served fast alongside french fries (regular or loaded), chips and other sides.
bite-sized buzz for February 2025
Looking for some last-minute Valentine's Day plans? White Castle offers tableside dining and the MGM Grand seeks to reinvent Netflix + chill. As for where our editors will be? Patiently awaiting a newly franchised cat cafe, of course.
Project Profile: Pokeworks
This fast-casual concept is cutting costs and construction time with a new value-engineered prototype.
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