# new restaurants (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new restaurants. Page: Feed: --- ## [Favorite Spots in Istanbul, Japanese Fusion in Nice, and the End of a Long Summer Journey](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/favorite-spots-in-istanbul-japanese) _2026-08-28 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Field Notes, August 2026 ## [Who Are You Without Your Job Title?](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/who-are-you-without-your-job-title) _2026-08-25 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ It turns out quitting my job was easier than figuring out what to call myself afterward. ## [H&H Bagels Expands to Palm Beach Gardens, FL](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/hh-bagels-expands-to-palm-beach-gardens-fl) _2026-08-24 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ H&H Bagels held a soft opening at Avenir Town Center in Palm Beach Gardens on Monday, Aug. 17, ahead of a grand opening scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20. ## [Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken Celebrates Grand Opening in Beverly, Massachusetts on August 22](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/shaquille-oneals-big-chicken-celebrates-grand-opening-in-beverly-massachusetts-on-august-22) _2026-08-21 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Big Chicken, the fast-casual restaurant concept founded by Shaquille O'Neal, will open a new location in Beverly, Massachusetts on August 22, marking the brand's continued regional expansion. ## [The Things I Actually Like About France](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/the-things-i-actually-like-about) _2026-08-21 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ I've been complaining a lot lately, but France still gets plenty of things right ## [Sweetgreen Adds Sweetlane Location in McLean, Virginia](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/sweetgreen-adds-sweetlane-location-in-mclean-virginia) _2026-08-19 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Sweetgreen has opened a new Sweetlane drive-thru location in McLean, Virginia, reflecting the company's continued investment in off-premises dining formats to meet evolving guest demand. ## [Pei Wei Asian Kitchen Unveils New Location in Boynton Beach, FL](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/pei-wei-asian-kitchen-unveils-new-location-in-boynton-beach-fl) _2026-08-19 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has opened a new location in Boynton Beach, Florida, signaling continued growth of the brand's fast-casual footprint in the southeastern United States. ## [Metro Diner Opens Lecanto, FL Location](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/metro-diner-opens-lecanto-fl-location) _2026-08-18 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Metro Diner has opened its first Lecanto restaurant at Summit View at Corta Commons, with initial daily hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ## [Jollibee Opens First California Franchise Restaurant](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/jollibee-opens-first-california-franchise-restaurant) _2026-08-18 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Jollibee opened its first franchised restaurant in California on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Roseville under a 24-unit development agreement spanning Northern California, Nevada and Texas. ## [Cousins Maine Lobster to Open Des Moines Food Truck](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/cousins-maine-lobster-to-open-des-moines-food-truck) _2026-08-14 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Cousins Maine Lobster will launch a food truck serving the greater Des Moines area with a grand opening Aug. 22 at 3610 8th St. SW in Altoona, Iowa. ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hDbVrLhMHNQy) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Why I Keep Coming Back to Istanbul](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/why-i-keep-coming-back-to-istanbul) _2026-08-14 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ In a world rapidly losing human connection, this is one place where relationships are still the most important currency ## [7 Sunny Brunch Spots](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/7-brunch-spots) _2026-08-13 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ From Rooftops to Retro Diners, Where to Brunch Now in SF ## [Firehouse Subs Adds Texas Location As 1,500th Restaurant](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/firehouse-subs-adds-texas-location-as-1500th-restaurant) _2026-08-13 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Firehouse Subs has opened its 1,500th restaurant at 2608 Enterprise Drive in Abilene, Texas. ## [Shipley Donuts Signs 15&Unit Metro Detroit Development Agreement](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/shipley-donuts-signs-15-unit-metro-detroit-development-agreement) _2026-08-12 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Shipley Donuts will enter Michigan through a 15-unit franchise development agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC, covering Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties in Metro Detroit. ## [Chicken Salad Chick Enters Greater Cleveland Market](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/chicken-salad-chick-enters-greater-cleveland-market) _2026-08-11 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Chicken Salad Chick will open its first Greater Cleveland restaurant at Westgate Shopping Center in Fairview Park on Tuesday, Aug. 25. ## [Where I'd Send a Friend: Turkish Beach Towns](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/where-id-send-a-friend-turkish-beach) _2026-08-11 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ From glamorous beach clubs to quiet islands, here’s where I’d go depending on the kind of trip you want ## [Big Chicken to Open Gambrills, Maryland Restaurant](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/big-chicken-to-open-gambrills-maryland-restaurant) _2026-08-10 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Big Chicken will open its first standalone Maryland location at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre in Gambrills on August 8, 2026. ## [10 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self Before Moving Abroad](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/10-things-id-tell-my-younger-self) _2026-08-07 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ The lessons I’ve learned from seven years, three countries, and some expensive mistakes ## [Texas De Brazil Opens Restaurant in Colorado Springs](https://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/texas-de-brazil-opens-restaurant-in-colorado-springs) _2026-08-06 · RNR · Restaurant News Resource & : New Restaurant Openings_ Texas de Brazil has opened a restaurant at 140 Spectrum Loop in the Northgate/Interquest district of northern Colorado Springs. ## [New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: July 2026 Report](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/new-restaurant-cheat-sheet-july-2026) _2026-08-04 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ A new chapter for Denver restaurant royalty, a French bistro tied to simple pleasures, and a tradition-inspired Italian looking to charm Highland diners. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0EEy4Zpzi2vm) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Summer in Istanbul, New Restaurant Discoveries, and August Events on the French Riviera](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/summer-in-istanbul-new-restaurant) _2026-07-31 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Field Notes: July, 2026 ## [The Internet Said This Ferry Was a Nightmare. We Tried It Anyway](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/the-internet-said-this-ferry-was) _2026-07-28 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Is the one-star ferry between Greece and Italy really that bad? ⭐ ## [Sons & Daughters: The 50 Best, 2 Michelin Restaurant That Keeps Getting Better 16 Years In](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/sons-and-daughters-the-50-best-2) _2026-07-24 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ Moving into its new space months ago, this lauded restaurant has hit its zenith ## [I May Have Hit My Emotional Limit with France](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/the-day-i-hit-my-emotional-limit) _2026-07-23 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ How I ended up ugly crying in my kitchen over a burnt quesadilla ## [Canada’s Okanagan Valley’s Gifts to the World](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/canadas-okanagan-valleys-gifts-to) _2026-07-21 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ The edible, sensual and spiritual pleasures of Canada’s Okanagan wine region ## [Beyond Steak, Seafood & Martinis: 5 Old School-Style Restaurants Keeping It Fresh](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/beyond-steak-seafood-and-martinis) _2026-07-17 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ From neighborhood comfort food to decadent steakhouses, these five play with surf and turf partnered with martini menus and carts ## [The Move Abroad Economy](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/the-relocation-fantasy-economy) _2026-07-17 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ The hardest parts of moving abroad are usually the ones you can’t buy your way out of ## [Where I'd Send a Friend: Lesser-Known Spots in Nice, France](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/where-id-send-a-friend-lesser-known) _2026-07-14 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ From views and vibes to bookish cafés ## [So You Want to Quit Your Job and Move Abroad?](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/so-you-want-to-quit-your-job-and) _2026-07-10 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Hey girl, join the club ## [New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: June 2026 Report](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/new-restaurant-cheat-sheet-june-2026) _2026-07-07 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ A welcoming vegan restaurant opens its doors, a former Top Chef winner puts his spin on Italian-American food, and a new bagel shop draws lines around the block. ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BqB3rTpBGudu) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [The Least Practical Way to Get to Istanbul](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/how-i-plan-a-road-trip-from-france) _2026-07-03 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Five days, four countries, a ferry, and a dog who has no idea how much of this journey revolves around her ## [The French Riviera’s Gifts to the World](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/the-french-rivieras-gifts-to-the) _2026-07-02 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ The edible, sensual and spiritual pleasures of Menton, Cannes and Monaco along the Côte d’Azur ## [Why I'm Happy Chicago Gave Me the Creepies](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/she-designed-a-cast-of-creepies) _2026-06-30 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ The most memorable meal I had in Chicago this month + Jenny Volvovski answers questions about creating the brand identity for one of Chicago's most talked about new restaurants ## [Nice's Hottest Hotel, Restaurant Reviews, and Summer Plans - My June 2026 Field Notes](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/heatwaves-restaurant-reviews-and) _2026-06-30 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Surviving a heatwave, new restaurant reviews, and what to do this summer on the French Riviera ## [The Greek Village I Loved So Much I Almost Bought a House There](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/the-greek-village-i-loved-so-much) _2026-06-26 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ The story of the Greek village that almost changed our entire life plan ## [Where I'd Send a Friend: French Riviera Edition](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/where-id-send-a-friend-french-riviera) _2026-06-23 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Which towns to visit, based on what you actually care about ## [Mole and Maiz: A New Modern Mexican Restaurant Worth Raves, Maria Isabel](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/mole-and-maiz-a-new-modern-mexican) _2026-06-23 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ Chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz of modern Turkish restaurant Dalida tribute Laura's Mexico heritage ## [Mendocino’s Gifts to the World](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/mendocinos-gifts-to-the-world) _2026-06-21 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ The edible, sensual and spiritual pleasures of NorCal's redwood cliffs coast ## [Did I Make a Mistake Moving to France?](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/did-i-make-a-mistake-moving-to-france) _2026-06-19 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ How life here hasn't been what I expected ## [There’s No Wrong Way to Travel](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/theres-no-wrong-way-to-travel) _2026-06-12 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Except maybe a cruise, just kidding, kind of... ## [Souvenirs from the South of France That Are Actually Worth Room in Your Suitcase](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/souvenirs-from-the-south-of-france) _2026-06-09 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ A guide to locally made, useful, and tasty things to bring back home ## [Upping the Filipino Game Sustainably & Artfully: Restaurant Naides is One to Watch](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/upping-the-filipino-game-sustainably) _2026-06-08 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ Patrick Gabon and Celine Wuu smartly elevate cuisine of the Philippines ## [Elba Island: The Trip I Didn’t Appreciate as Much as I Should Have](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/elba-island-the-trip-i-didnt-appreciate) _2026-06-05 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ A beautiful Italian island, a trip that wasn't how I imagined it, and a lesson in letting a place be what it is ## [New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: May 2026 Report](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/new-restaurant-cheat-sheet-may-2026) _2026-06-02 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ A dreamy Basque date night spot, a tasting-menu digging deep into Mexican cuisine, and one of Denver’s favorite bakeries finally lands in their new home. ## [After Seven Years in Europe, These Are the Things I Still Miss About America](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/after-seven-years-in-europe-these) _2026-05-29 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ I’ve adjusted a lot, but I still crave tacos, Costco, and an iced coffee the size of my face ## [Field Notes: May, 2026](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/field-notes-may-2026) _2026-05-26 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ Honest thoughts on Corsica, new French Riviera openings, and where I'm headed this summer ## [Substackers to Follow Based on Your Travel Plans](https://alexandbeyond.substack.com/p/substackers-to-follow-based-on-your) _2026-05-22 · Alex & Beyond · Alex & Beyond_ In the know writers all over the world ## [Santa Barbara’s Gifts to the World](https://virginiamiller.substack.com/p/santa-barbaras-gifts-to-the-world) _2026-05-20 · Virginia Miller · The Perfect Spot — Virginia Miller_ The edible, sensual and spiritual pleasures of SoCal’s Mediterranean-esque coast ## [He’s Never Worked in a Tasting Menu Restaurant. Now He’s Launching His Own.](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/hes-never-worked-in-a-tasting-menu) _2026-05-19 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ Spending time with Johnny Curiel at his hyper-ambitious, corn-obsessed ode to Mexican cuisine. ## [New Restaurant Cheat Sheet: Apr 2026 Report](https://newdenizen.substack.com/p/new-restaurant-cheat-sheet-apr-2026) _2026-05-05 · Laura | New Denizen · New Denizen_ A Michelin-recognized duo brings ramen and sushi to East Boulder, a Mexican concept moves into Denver’s fanciest mall, and a new bar and clubhouse serves up Millennial nostalgia.