Buffalo Wings & Rings, a club-level sports restaurant, announced it will construct a new 6,083 square-foot commercial building at 4782 Plum Square in the Hutzelman Square development off Princeton-Glendale Road/SR747. Buffalo Wings & Rings provides the ultimate sports dining experience with bright, inviting rooms, 50+ TVs, chef-inspired recipes and its signature wings. www.buffalowingsandrings.com
CAVU Coffee, a full-service coffee boutique with drive-thru service, opened a 1,300 square-foot coffee shop at 7755 Cox Lane in the Dudley Center of Uptown West Chester. CAVU Coffee offers high quality, handcrafted coffee from La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie. CAVU Coffee’s experienced baristas craft beverages from behind a La Marzocco espresso machine handmade in Italy. CAVU Coffee also offers a variety of quality teas, smoothies and baked goods.
Chic’s Sports Bar & Grille opened a 3,166 square-foot bar and grille at 8177 Princeton-Glendale Road in the former Grand Ole Pub space. Billed as “not your typical sports bar”, Chic’s Sports Bar & Grille is located in West Chester Village Retail Center (Beckett Ridge) and offers a a flavorful menu of fresh, quality, made-to-order foods. www.chicssports.com
Chuy’s, a fun and funky Tex-Mex restaurant, announced it will construct a new 7,028 square-foot restaurant at 9538 Civic Centre Boulevard in The Streets of West Chester (downtown). Since 1982, Chuy’s has been serving authentic, fresh Tex-Mex food in an atmosphere that appeals to everyone. Chuy’s menu is made up of a combination of flavors, with recipes and ingredients from across New Mexico, Mexican border towns, the Rio Grande Valley, deep South Texas, Austin and beyond. www.chuys.com
Clubhouse Sports Grille, a family-owned and operated sports bar and grill, announced it will open a 7,000 square-foot facility at 8188 Princeton-Glendale Road/SR747 in the former Willie’s Café location at Beckett Commons. Clubhouse Sports Grille offers food from scratch to order in a fun, friendly environment where customers can watch their favorite sports on TV or enjoy cold drinks at its oversized bar. At Clubhouse Sports Grille, they work by a code of WWGMD—What Would Grandma Do. www.theclubhousesportsgrille.com
Dogberry Brewing, a locally owned and operated neighborhood brewery, announced it will expand and relocate its existing brewery to a 4,875 square-foot facility at 9964 Crescent Park Drive south of The Streets of West Chester. Dogberry Brewing’s new location will provide double the footprint of its current facility and 10 times the capacity with space to seat up to 150 people. DogBerry Brewing fosters a comfortable atmosphere where everyone from the absolute high-end beer geek to the craft beer novice can enjoy a beer and talk with the men who made it. www.dogberrybrewing.com
El Toro Bar and Grill, featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, announced it will open a 7,515 square-foot restaurant at 7758 Dudley Drive in Tylersville Farm Retail Center (Uptown). El Toro’s menu includes Mexican staples, such as burritos, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as many specialty dishes. This will be the first Cincinnati area location for El Toro’s Bar and Grill. www.eltorobarandgrill.com
Freddy’s Steakburger and Custard, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in a variety of sandwiches, burgers and frozen custard treats, announced it will build a new 3,463 square-foot restaurant at 7615 Trailside Drive just west of Cabela’s sporting goods store off Liberty Way. Freddy’s Steakburger and Custard restaurants can be found from coast-to-coast serving a fresh menu reminiscent of the all-American meals Freddy prepared for his family. Freddy’s is slated to open 4th quarter 2016. www.freddysusa.com
Freeze Yogurt Bar, providing a premier frozen yogurt experience that promotes social connectedness, opened a 1,251 square-foot, self-service frozen yogurt bar at 7721 Voice of America Centre Drive (Uptown). www.freezeyogurtbar.com
Holtman’s Donuts, a family-owned and operated donut shop in business for more than 50 years, announced it will open a 2,747 square-foot store at 9558 Civic Centre Boulevard in the new 13,000 square-foot multi-tenant building adjacent to The Streets of West Chester (Downtown). The West Chester Holtman’s Donuts location will be twice as large as the Over-the-Rhine shop and will include outdoor patio seating. Holtman’s Donuts first opened in 1960, making donuts fresh and from scratch daily. www.holtmansdonutshop.com
Hot Head Burritos, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant offering a wide variety of burrito specialties, announced it will open a1,664 square-foot restaurant at 8179 Princeton-Glendale Road/SR747 (Beckett). Hot Head Burritos is scheduled to open in August 2012. www.hotheadburritos.com
Jack in the Box, a national leading fast-food hamburger chain, announced it will construct a new 2,812-square-foot building at 7425 Tylersville Road (Uptown). www.jackinthebox.com
Jimmy John’s, specializing in gourmet sandwiches and subs, will open a new 1,750 square-foot restaurant at 9239 Floer Drive in Union Place Shopping Center. The Union Centre Jimmy John’s is slated to open mid-January 2010.
Matt the Miller’s Tavern, offering an upscale, casual tavern atmosphere, chef-driven menu and a rotating inventory of craft, draft and local beers, announced it will open a 5,500 square-foot tavern in a new 13,109 square-foot multi-tenant building coming near The Streets of West Chester (Downtown), which will also house the new Holtman’s Donuts. Matt the Miller’s Tavern is slated to open this summer and will be the first Cincinnati area location. www.mtmtavern.com
Mellow MushroomPizza Bakers, offering a variety of craft pizzas in a family-friendly, funky environment, announced it will open a 6,189 square-foot restaurant at 9238 Floer Drive in the former Rafferty’s building (Downtown). Mellow Mushroom offers dine-in and take-out pizza pies with 49 different toppings, hoagies, soups, salads and more than 70 varieties of craft beer. This location is Mellow Mushroom’s first southwest Ohio restaurant. www.mellowmushroom.com
Menchies, featuring a rotating selection of eclectic frozen yogurt flavors and every topping under the sun, announced it will open a1,214 square-foot yogurt store at 8177 Princeton-Glendale Road/SR747 (Beckett). Menchies also serves a variety of tasty fruit sorbets, as well as low-carb and sugar-free yogurts. www.menchies.com
MOD Pizza, a fast casual pizza restaurant serving individual artisan-style pizzas and salads superfast, announced it will open a 2,403 square-foot restaurant in the new 9,312 square-foot multi-tenant building being constructed at 7240 Outfitters Way near Cabela’s. MOD Pizza has more than 90 locations in the U.S. and plans to expand into the U.K. later in 2016. MOD Pizza West Chester is slated to open 4th quarter 2016. www.modpizza.com
Mountain Mudd, offering oak-roasted coffee that follows in the Italian tradition of a master roaster who slowly roasts each bean variety separately before blending them, is now operating from a convenient double-windowed kiosk located at 9157 Cincinnati-Columbus Road near the intersection of Route 42 and Cox Road with a friendly barista ready to serve you a great tasting gourmet specialty drink.
On the Slab Creamery, offering homemade, premium ice cream, opened a 1,500 square-foot ice cream parlor at 9437 Civic Centre Boulevard in the Streets of West Chester (Union Centre/Downtown district).
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, specializing in fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, and salads, announced it will occupy a 2,399 square-foot facility at 7246 Outfitters Way in the new 9,312 square-foot multi-tenant building being constructed near Cabela’s. Potbelly Sandwich Shop has more than 400 sandwich shops in neighborhoods around the country and has been named as one of the nation’s 500 fastest growing companies by INC Magazine. www.potbelly.com
Q Barbe Q Mediterranean Grill, specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine, opened a 2,035 square-foot restaurant at 7967 Cincinnati-Dayton Road west of I-75 (Midtown). The executive chef’s mastery of traditional spices and flavors makes each dish an opportunity to experience classics and delicacies in new and exciting ways. www.qbarbeq.com
RJ’s Sports Pub, celebrating food, fun and spirits, announced it will open its 4,087-square-foot facility at 7886 Cincinnati-Dayton Road in the former Guenther’s building (Midtown). RJ’s Sports Pub is scheduled to open May 1st and will feature daily lunch and dinner specials.
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, featuring pastries, decorated cakes, hearth-baked breads and deli sandwiches, opened a 1,519 square-foot facility at 7671 Voice of America Centre Drive in the VOA Shopping Centre at Cox and Tylersville Roads. This is Servatii’s first Butler County location and the 10th location in the region. Servatii’s will have 20 employees at this facility and will also include a new catering division.
Skyline Chili announced it will open a 3,041 square-foot restaurant at 7716 Dudley Drive in Tylersville Farm Retail Center (Uptown/VOA District). Skyline is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. www.skylinechili.com
Sonic, America’s drive-in restaurant with made-to-order sandwiches delivered by carhops, announced it will open a 1,766 square-foot restaurant at 8245 Highland Pointe Drive off Cincinnati-Dayton Road just west of I-75. Sonic is the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants. The restaurant will offer outdoor seating and drive-up canopies. Sonic is expected to open Fall 2009.
Sultan’s Mediterranean Cuisine, specializing in Turkish, Lebanese and Greek cuisines, announced it will open a 5,000 square-foot restaurant at 7305 Tylers Corner Drive off Tylersville Road (VOA/Uptown District). Sultan’s Mediterranean Cuisine is slated to open mid-April. www.sultanscincinnati.com
Sushi Monk, featuring Japanese cuisine, seafood and a sushi bar, announced it will expand and relocate its existing West Chester restaurant to a 3,409 square-feet restaurant at 6064 West Chester Road in the West Chester Centre (Downtown). www.facebook.com/sushimonk
Sweet Zone Bakery, specializing in custom baked goods, will open a 1,220 square-foot bakery at 7727 Tylers Place Boulevard off Tylersville Road (Uptown). Sweet Zone Bakery offers 54 varieties of cakes, cinnamon rolls, pasteries, baklava and more. Sweet Zone Bakery also creates custom wedding cakes, birthday cakes and more.
Taiyo Wei Asian Diner, specializing in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, opened a new 1,200 square-foot restaurant at 8179 Princeton-Glendale Road/SR747. Taiyo Wei offers a wide array of authentic Asian dishes for dine in, carry out or catering. www.taiyowei.com
The Wine List is a full-service neighborhood wine and spirits store. The Wine List has served the West Chester area for more than 19 years with an international selection of wine, beer, gourmet foods, specialty gift baskets, wine accessories and gourmet cheese.
Troy’s Café & Catering, offering chef driven, fresh casual gourmet dining and corporate catering, announced a 1,881 square-foot expansion to its existing West Chester café at facility at 4877 Smith Road (Beckett). Troy’s Café & Catering is more than doubling in size to house its corporate headquarters, expand its corporate catering division, increase the size of its dining room and also provide private dining areas. Troy’s Café & Catering offers a large selection of hand selected wines from around the world and through its website, Troy’s offers convenient ordering options for corporate and local guests. www.troyscafe.com
Waffle House, a national restaurant chain with more than 1,700 locations in 25 states, announced it will construct a new 1,637 square-foot restaurant at 7733 Cox Road (Uptown). Waffle House is a privately-owned, debt free, 24-hour business. Construction on the new facility is slated to begin late Spring. This will be the second Waffle House location in West Chester. www.wafflehouse.com
West Chester Bar & Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar, opened a 4,000 square-foot facility at 7334 Tyler’s Corner Drive off Tylersville Road in the Wetherington district.
White Castle Restaurant, specializing in its signature steam-grilled Slyders®, opened a new 2,683 square-foot restaurant at 8111 Highland Pointe Drive off Cincinnati-Dayton Road just west of I-75. White Castle celebrated the grand opening of its new 24-hour restaurant in December 2009 with 30 employees. This facility incorporates some of the company’s new building designs.