Does anyone know of a site that gives opening dates for new restaurants—such as dates for soft openings etc.? (2 replies, last updated by Buckethead August 2, 2007)

are we considering bouley ‘new’ because they moved and have a new (old) chef de cuisine? with the economy, no high end restaurants are really opening. the most talked about on the high end would probably be marea which... (20 replies, last updated by nativeNYer September 28, 2009)

I just read an article in the new CC Magazine (free paper through the Daily Local I believe). Talula’s Table in Kennett is planning on opening a restaurant across the street from their current location. The article... (1 reply, last updated by CindyJ May 3, 2009)

Once in a while a new restaurant will open up and you have to ask “Why?” Certainly not to disparaige the business owners involved, but a couple of places that have opened recently are a real puzzlement to me. The... (10 replies, last updated by Chandavkl March 7, 2008)

3 Dino and Tony’s (this made me sad) Checchino dal 1887 (this me even more sad) Settembrini (closes August 4) Open Restaurants (we are there the 11-14): Il Fico – will probably go for Sunday dinner Checco e Carettiere... (12 replies, last updated by jen kalb July 8, 2007)

When I was in Atlanta, I stumbled upon the extraordinary restaurant Soto’s. The owner/sushi chef was notoriously tempermental and an absolute perfectionist. He fed us one of the most memorable meals I’ve ever tasted.... (0 replies, last updated by emilyw July 6, 2006)

Does anyone know if Stephanie from Top Chef has opened her new restaurant yet? Will it be opening soon? Where will it be? I know Chicago, but where? Just curious as I’d love to try it! (2 replies, last updated by Chew on That September 26, 2008)

...try the Bookstores) What a horror story! It should be REQUIRED reading for anyone with the ‘fantasy’ of opening a Restaurant. Too scary for words!! (7 replies, last updated by thatgirl153 April 17, 2007)

My husband and I are opening a cafe in our city, and I’m trying to choose cookware. I use All-Clad Stainless at home and adore it, but I don’t want to fork out such a fortune to equip my whole kitchen. My question(s)... (8 replies, last updated by Queenofquality20 January 21, 2002)

The flip side to the Restaurant Closures thread. www.chowhound.com/topics/383710 Two to report: The windows of the late, lamented Les Chèvres are papered over. A sign says Le Joli Moulin, specializing in steaks and seafood, will be... (124 replies, last updated by chilipepper March 27, 2008)

I know La Spiaggia in Ship Bottom is open. I think Plate in Surf City is open. I’m sure Pinzaminio Trattoria on the southern side of the island is open. (4 replies, last updated by Piko September 18, 2009)

I’m looking for a restaurant that will be open on Christmas day....I’d like it to be: Reasonably priced (less then $25 per person total) Vege or Fish options for the 2 non-meat eaters Located around Miracle... (5 replies, last updated by ldodb December 26, 2008)

Read an article from January on SFGATE.com today.. Michael Chiarello is opening a restaurant in Yountville this Fall!!?? Does anyone have anymore info on this? Thanks! (3 replies, last updated by Carbear99 May 8, 2008)

Anyone know what’s open in KC on Christmas night. Fridays usually is but it’s so bad. Any other ideas? (1 reply, last updated by David Prince December 20, 2005)

Louisiana Restaurant Association is providing a regularly updated list of restaurants which have been certified fit to reopen by the Louisiana Health Department. Link: http://www.lra.org/ (0 replies, last updated by Ilaine October 13, 2005)