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Restaurant openings, closings, chef moves, and dining news from across the country.
FT LAUDERDALE | Aug. 30, 2026
Chef Nicco V. Salanitro leads the kitchen at the waterfront restaurant in Huizenga Park.
By ERIC BARTON
THE WEST | Aug. 28, 2026
While inspectors were stingy with stars, the West's affordable restaurants scored big.
By ERIC BARTON
Michelin makes its Southwest debut in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.
By ERIC BARTON
THE WEST | Aug. 27, 2026
WISCONSIN | Aug. 26, 2026
High Stakes by Bartolotta takes inspiration from Vegas and London’s private clubs.
By JAMIE DUTTON
NEW JERSEY | Aug. 25, 2026
Jeffry Undiarto will oversee Butterfish Sushi & Omakase’s second location.
By MARIA RODRIGUEZ
Jake Reimer and Jeremy Tummel open The Chanticlair in Santa Barbara.
By MEI CHEN
CALIFORNIA | Aug. 24, 2026
Chef Olivia López turns a sidewalk taco business into an East Dallas restaurant.
By REBECCA THOMPSON
TEXAS | Aug. 23, 2026
FLORIDA | Aug. 20, 2026
Chef Joe Anthony looks to the Mediterranean at his new restaurant, Tonno Nero.
By ERIC BARTON
CHARLOTTE | Aug. 19, 2026
Longtime friends Andres Kaifer and Michael Beltran will open Roe & Olivia’s.
By ERIC BARTON
GEORGIA | Aug. 18, 2026
After his last restaurant won a Michelin Star, Michele Minchillo arrives in Georgia.
By ERIC BARTON
In Wrightsville Beach, Red Cat Sushi looks to the ocean waters outside its windows.
By ERIC BARTON
NORTH CAROLINA | Aug. 17, 2026
SOUTH CAROLINA | Aug. 16, 2026
Chef Josh Rogerson uses memories from a childhood in Italy to build his new restaurant.
By MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIRGINIA | Aug. 14, 2026
Chef Mike Lindsey's new restaurant serves Southern California-inspired comfort food.
By ERIC BARTON
MIAMI | Aug. 12, 2026
Giorgio Rapicavoli brings his popular Italian restaurant to Miami Beach.
By ERIC BARTON
D.C. | Aug. 11, 2026
La Merna opens in Washington, D.C., with Chicago tavern-style pizza.
By ERIC BARTON
MASS. | Aug. 10, 2026
Jamie Bissonnette mixes Italian, Korean, and Spanish flavors at Willie's in Boston.
By MARIA RODRIGUEZ
VIRGINIA | Aug. 8, 2026
Richmond chef Kevin LaCivita reunites with his former Blue Goat team at Civita Italia.
By MARIA RODRIGUEZ
Wan's in Fort Lauderdale crosses the six decade mark this month.
By ERIC BARTON
FLORIDA | Aug. 7, 2026
Michelin honors eight restaurants in Florida’s northeast corner.
By ERIC BARTON
FLORIDA | Aug. 6, 2026
FLORIDA | Aug. 5, 2026
Ember & Vine aims high with globally influenced dishes in Coral Springs.
By ERIC BARTON
The Nashville favorite closes not long after Michelin came to town.
By ERIC BARTON
TENNESSEE | Aug. 4, 2026
NEW YORK | Aug. 3, 2026
Estiatorio Milos Midtown pairs seafood bites with Greek-island spritzes.
By DANA SOMERSTEIN
PALM BEACH | Aug. 2, 2026
Niwa in West Palm Beach brings together two esteemed chefs in one concept.
By ERIC BARTON
The Miami Beach bar will continue its tapas omakase and $5 rainy-day drink specials.
By ERIC BARTON
MIAMI | Aug. 1, 2026