Piccolo Orsetto
Breakfast and brunch concept from owners of Wheat Penny Oven and Bar. Name means ‘Little Bear’ in Italian. Will include cooking school area and private dining room. Kitchen installation underway.
Pizza Cottage
Pizza Cottage is planning to open a new location in Uptown Athens after closing their current location. Owner Larry Tipton says they want to attract Ohio University student traffic.
Pepp & Dolores
Italian-inspired cuisine restaurant expanding from downtown Cincinnati to suburban location at Kenwood Towne Center
Warped Wing
New Warped Wing space at Dayton International Airport as part of $2 million renovation. Multiple restaurants opening in phases with expanded Dunkin’, new pizza shop, and revamped sit-down restaurants.
Allen County Memorial Hall Boutique Hotel
Boutique hotel redevelopment of Allen County Memorial Hall in early planning stages. $25 million estimated cost. Schematic designs due mid-May 2026 for feasibility evaluation.
Memorial Hall Boutique Hotel
Historic Memorial Hall being considered for redevelopment into a boutique hotel. $25 million project in exploratory phase with feasibility study underway. Design firm and contractor already selected.
Urbana Cafe
Urbana Cafe is temporarily moving to the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center for about a year-and-a-half while their Atlas Building location undergoes renovation. The cafe will serve coffee, espressos, and small bites like croissants and breakfast sandwiches in the arts center lobby.
Narco Burger
Second location of popular smash burger restaurant. Owner hoping to open by end of February 2026. Space formerly occupied by Dayton Street Eats, located next to Bee-Gee’s Market.
Pine Coast Cafe
Third location of Pine Coast Cafe opening in former Dad’s Coneys and Wraps space in Clintonville. Features gourmet sandwiches, burgers with Halal meat, and specialty items like kimchi cheesesteak. Staff already moving into location.
Morning Star Bakery and Cafe
Upscale bakery and cafe serving breakfast and lunch with healthy ingredients, breakfast sandwiches, grain bowls, salads, fresh bread, croissants, and pastries. Located near Summit Mall.