Hotel Openings

📺 Netflix will open its third Netflix House on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. The first two locations in Philadelphia and Dallas open in late 2025. Spanning 100,000 square feet, these venues feature popular shows like “Wednesday” and “Squid Game.” Both locations will include food services, and Philadelphia will offer mini golf. Netflix Bites will serve dishes inspired by shows and movies, bringing streaming stories to life for fans.

🍝 San Lorenzo, a new Italian restaurant in Miami, offers a $140 prix-fixe meal for two, asking diners to choose between meat or fish. Founded by Andrea Fraquelli, the restaurant seats 44 inside and 30 on the terrace. Meals include bread, three antipasti, one entrée, and optional desserts. Drinks feature select wines and classic cocktails. Designed by Eduardo Suarez and Alessio Bernardinito, San Lorenzo is part of 84 Magic Hospitality, also behind Cotoletta. Reservations are phone-only.

🍴 Blaine McGowan's new American bistro, Ella, opens in Dallas on Tuesday, June 17, in the former Chido Taco Lounge location. The restaurant features a modern, female-forward design with 12-foot chandeliers and a red tiled bar. Julian Shaffer leads the beverage program, while Kyle Farr, ex-Sachet chef, offers dishes like shrimp dumplings and steak tartare. Open Tuesday-Saturday 4-10 p.m., with Customs Speakeasy offering craft cocktails 5 p.m. to midnight.

🌼 Lucia opened on May 28 in Los Angeles' Fairfax District, taking over the former Black Star Burger location. Hospitality entrepreneur Sam Jordan launched this 118-seat Caribbean-inspired restaurant. Chef Adrian Forte, a "Top Chef Canada" semifinalist from Jamaica, leads the kitchen. The menu creatively reimagines Caribbean dishes, while the bar offers 15 cocktails and mocktails emphasizing Caribbean rums. The space, designed by Alexis Readinger, captures an island vibe. Beverage director Melina Meza's standout creations include the Okra Martini and Oxtail Old Fashioned.

🍽 Nerolab, an Italian dining group, opened its first U.S. flagship restaurant in Trump Tower, Wall Street, New York City, in May 2025. Founded by Alfredo and Carlo Polizzi, the 21,500-square-foot restaurant is led by chef Matteo Anselmi, seats 350 guests, and embraces Roman cuisine. This location is the largest of their seven, and the group plans to open ten more U.S. locations by 2025. The menu adapts to local tastes while maintaining Italian authenticity.

🍺 JR & Son, at 575 Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, re-opened on May 2 under new ownership by Michelle Lobo and designer Nico Arze. It features Patricia Vega's Italian-American menu and Amanda Perdomo’s desserts. The 50-seat bar retains historic elements and stays open until 1 a.m., catering to late-night diners. The menu offers dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, rib-eye steak, and seafood platters, complemented by amari-focused cocktails. It's part of a growing Williamsburg late-night dining scene.

🏒 Tim Love's Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails opened on May 12 in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring an 1,100 sq ft building seating 28 inside and a 15,000 sq ft outdoor area with two croquet courts for 12 players each. Situated next to Hotel Otto and Gemelle, the venue offers luxury bar food and a roving Martini cart. A Houlihan Lokey report notes 78% of millennials prefer "eatertainment" venues, reflecting their growing popularity and profitability.

🍖 Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson opened AC Barbeque, a fast-casual barbecue restaurant, last week in Los Angeles at Westfield Century City. This venture extends their "Kings of BBQ" TV show and retail brand. Partnering with Robert Earl and chef Burt Bachman, they offer dishes like Riverfront Ribs and AC Chopped Brisket. Previously, they launched a campus kitchen at Jackson State University and a food truck at Howard University. Future plans include expanding and franchising.

🍴 Fish Cheeks, established in 2016, opened a new 2,200 sq ft location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on May 13, 2025. Part of 55 Hospitality, it offers coastal Thai cuisine. The Brooklyn venue, designed by Space NY, features new dishes like tom yam noodles and marinated raw crab. Executive chef Dustin Everett, with experience from Momofuku Ssam Bar, leads the kitchen. Future expansions are planned, and 55 Hospitality will also debut Bub’s Bakery, an allergen-free concept, later this year.

🐟 Fish Shop, part of Artfarm, opened in Ballater, Scotland, in 2023, quickly earning a Bib Gourmand award and a visit from King Charles III. A second location opened in Washington, D.C., on April 29, seating 180 inside with additional terrace seating and three private rooms for 10, 12, and 24 guests. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, ethically sourced seafood and sustainability in both menu and design. The D.C. location's menu is tailored to Mid-Atlantic seasonal availability, with a fish preparation room, and uses locally sourced meat and vegetables.