How Ya Dough’n
New York-style sourdough pizza joint expanding from Boca Raton to first Broward location. Features 12-day fermented dough and creative pies. Located in Modera Coral Springs development next to City Hall. Planning free pizza giveaway for opening.
Double Knot
Philadelphia-based chef Michael Schulson is opening another South Florida location of his sushi restaurant and izakaya Double Knot at Sundy Village in Delray Beach. The restaurant offers sushi, sashimi, and robotayaki grilled items.
Cookie Head
Cookie shop known for oversized cookies with rotating flavors, formerly Blueprint Cookies. Filed permit applications with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Offers core cookie flavors plus specialty items like brookies, soft serve ice cream, and milkshakes.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is opening a brand new location in Homestead at a key location at the end of the Florida Turnpike, serving as a crossroads for travelers driving to the Florida Keys. Permit applications have been filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant specializing in wine and upscale American/continental cuisine is opening in Delray Beach. Features wine tasting room, retail market, and wines bottled specifically for the restaurant.
Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Passion Restaurant Group planning new Italian restaurant concept at former Pasta & Juliet location. Banner placed on site, trademark application filed February 2026. Opening date not yet announced.
Lynora’s
Italian restaurant expanding to Royal Palm Beach location. Family-owned restaurant that’s been operating for half a century, known for housemade pastas, classic Italian dishes, vegan menu options, and gluten-free cauliflower crust pizzas.
Drinking Pig BBQ
Drinking Pig BBQ, helmed by chef Raheem Sealey, is opening a new location in Sundy Village. The restaurant specializes in barbecue with Asian and Caribbean flavors, offering brisket, pork ribs, chicken wings, mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread. This will be Sealey’s independent venture after partnering for their Coconut Grove location.
A Pasta Bar
Family-run Italian pasta restaurant expanding from NYC’s Soho location to Miami Beach. Features homemade pastas with authentic family recipes, open kitchen with chef’s counter, and will include some secondi dishes in addition to pasta menu.
La Traila Barbecue
Authentic Texas barbecue joint returning to Miami with Austin-born pitmaster Mel Rodriguez. Features breakfast tacos, brisket, spare ribs, and pulled pork. Space designed for 160 people with Texas-industrial aesthetic and full bar.