Neil Cooney

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Holy Toast Is About to Take South Florida (and Then New York) By Storm

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

A brand new fast-casual concept is getting ready to launch in South Florida. It’s focused on doing one thing extremely well: toast. Holy Toast—which you can think of as like a deli, or a panini place, but which is really something all its own—will take a build-your-own approach to toasts and sandwiches, and when it hits, it’s going to hit hard. A total of ten locations are planned for the Miami market, with plans to launch in New York too.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Headed to Dania Beach

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

With 22 locations listed as either open or under development on its website, Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has grown considerably in recent years, and now it’s at work on its next new outpost. Plan review paperwork was submitted for a new Mister O1 in Dania Beach, opening at 1807 Pointe Blvd, Bldg 1 (the Mister O1 website has the address listed as 1801 Pointe Blvd).
New Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Planned for Hollywood

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

Sheridan Plaza, the retail center on Sheridan Street in Hollywood, will soon be home to a new Keke’s Breakfast Cafe. The breakfast chain, which has grown to encompass dozens of locations, is opening at 5301 Sheridan Street, Suite 16. Keke’s is growing its reputation with a menu of breakfast favorites. There are waffles in flavors like Apple-Cinnamon and Chocolate Chip or served as Chicken & Waffles. There’s French Toast—or better yet, Stuffed French Toast with Nutella.
New Sushi Sake Under Construction in North Miami Beach

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

Founded in Miami by James and Argelio Aguayo, “Sushi Sake is your neighborhood Sushi bar where passion meets flavor.” And in recent years, it’s been expanding to more and more neighborhoods, blowing past the 30-location mark with openings all over Florida. Now the brand’s next stop is in North Miami Beach, at 325 71st Street. “We’re still under construction, looking to open towards the end of the year,” Angel, the franchisee behind the upcoming location, told What Now on Thursday.
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza Opening South Boca Raton Location

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

Founded in 1996, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is one of South Florida’s own homegrown mainstays for pizza and other Italian favorites. It serves up pastas, sub sandwiches, stromboli, and of course cannoli and other desserts too. “Cannoli Kitchen is inspired by the warmth and lively spirit of cherished childhood memories, reminiscent of joyful moments gathered in a bustling family kitchen,” says the brand’s website.
The Fresh Monkee to Make South Florida Debut in Davie

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

With fourteen locations currently in operation and many more on the way, the Fresh Monkee is bringing its “truly healthy protein shakes” all over the country. The brand already has a presence in states like Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Arizona, and now it’s preparing to launch new locations in Florida both in the Jacksonville market and in Davie, where a new Fresh Monkee will open at 13606 W State Rd 84.
Ink Entertainment Group Bringing Amal Brand to Fort Lauderdale

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

“Amal is where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life,” says the website of Amal, the Lebanese restaurant brand from Ink Entertainment Group that has locations in Toronto and in Coconut Grove. “A place where cuisine, sharing, and simply living unite. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke the soul, above all, nourishing it with hope.
Third Dave’s Hot Chicken Planned for Broward County

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

It’s been a year and half since What Now reported on plans for Broward County’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken location in Pembroke Pines. That location has since opened, and a second launch is now imminent in Pompano Beach. “The feedback has been fabulous—really exceeding expectations,” Eric Houseman, one of the franchisees behind Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Broward expansion, told What Now on Wednesday. This is the case all over the country: “The brand is looking to open close to 100 units this year.
Secreto Restaurant Moving to South Miami

1 week ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

Currently located in the Crossroads Shopping Center on Kendall Drive, Italian trattoria Secreto Restaurant is preparing to pick up stakes and move to a new location. “We are moving our restaurant,” co-owner Kerstin Angarita confirmed to What Now on Friday.
Juici Patties Looks to Be Headed to West Palm Beach

2 weeks ago | whatnow.com | Neil Cooney

Juici Patties, the restaurant “for serious Jamaican food lovers” has been growing ever since it made landfall in South Florida. It has already expanded to five locations in the South Florida market and one more in Orlando. Now the brand appears to be at work on a new location in West Palm Beach. Plan review paperwork submitted by Grey Pendulum LLC shows “Juici Patties WPB” opening at 1922 N Military Trail.