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New brands and soon-to-open concepts worth watching

Home Run Dugout to expand with $22.5M investment

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 19, 2024

The baseball-themed eatertainment concept's Series A funding round was led by Lagniappe Capital Partners, which is also a minority investor in Puttshack.

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A pioneer of NYC's fine-dining scene, Nick Valenti is at it again

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 12, 2024

The former CEO of Patina and Restaurant Associates is opening restaurants again, starting with an Italian place near Orlando.

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6th location of Danny Meyer's Daily Provisions opens with exclusive pastry

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 12, 2024

Former Gramercy Tavern Pastry Chef Claudia Fleming partners to create an homage to NYC’s iconic black-and-white cookies.

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Two more restaurant chains have sights set on big growth in Walmart stores

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 08, 2024

Crave Hot Dogs and Knuckies Hoagies have signed agreements with the retail giant, joining Mr. Gatti's Pizza and Wonder.

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The family-owned Porto's Bakery & Cafe in Los Angeles readies its next generation

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 06, 2024

This iconic 50-year-old brand with soon-to-be seven units is preparing for the next half century with a long-needed shift into the digital age.

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Steve Ells' new Kernel takes major pivot: adding meat

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 01, 2024

The initially plant-based startup concept created by the founder of Chipotle is evolving as it prepares for growth.

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Batbox hopes to become the Puttshack of baseball

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 30, 2024

An eatertainment concept out of Mexico with a high-tech baseball simulator has won a $7.3 million Series A funding round to launch growth across the U.S.

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Patina Restaurant Group is getting back to the stand-alone restaurant game

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 23, 2024

The contract-management company has long been known for signature restaurants in cultural, sports and entertainment venues. Now, Patina is planning to launch a brasserie chain with worldwide potential.

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