Emerging Brands

New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Inside Philly’s 24-hour mixed-service spot

Chef Jose Garces—named one of RB’s Power 20 operators last year for his local empire—switched gears with an Italian concept in Philadelphia called 24 Wood Fired Fare.

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High-tech meets high style at SingleThread

Billed as the "Biggest Opening of 2016" when it launched in December, SingleThread is a fine-dining concept dedicated to the details, from an in-depth surveillance system to condensationless water cups.

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4 old guard concepts take a stab at reinvention

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 09, 2017

These industry veterans are aiming for another hit with updates of what brought them success.

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Inside Bottlefish, the new concept from CPK industry vets

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 09, 2017

The founders of California Pizza Kitchen switched gears with their new opening, an upscale casual-dining seafood restaurant. Here's a look at the concept, and how they plan to use their real estate connections to expand nationwide.

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8 concepts we’re eyeing

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 03, 2017

Traditionally a slow time for restaurant launches, the holiday season this year ushered in a slew of new concepts. Here’s a look at some of the just-opened restaurants on our radar.

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Health-minded concepts in the fast lane

By Kelsey Nash on Dec. 15, 2016

As the demand for fresh, made-to-order menus expands to all types of limited-service concepts, operators are looking to separate themselves from the fray.

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7 concepts to watch

By Lauren Hallow on Nov. 16, 2016

Here’s a peek at some of the newest restaurants we’re monitoring, along with some soon-to-open concepts to keep an eye on.

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3 restaurant concepts set to invade the US

By Aaron Jourden on Nov. 11, 2016

Overseas specialists in contemporary Indian comfort food, Brazilian brownies and Canadian pub fare have set the American market as an expansion target.

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