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New hotels, restaurant openings, and everything moving in hospitality — reported daily.
News · Austin, Texas
1 Hotel Austin has opened in the first 16 floors of the 74-story Waterline tower — the sustainability-focused brand's first Texas property, with fire-cooked Mexican from chef Johnny Curiel and a rooftop overlooking Lady Bird Lake.
News · Philadelphia
Aogami opened September 25 at 4343 Main St in Philadelphia's Manayunk — an intimate omakase bar from chef Tom LoMonte with a 16-course tasting and à la carte nigiri, tucked beneath Chabaa Thai Bistro.
News · Washington, DC
Bramble & Rye opened September 16 at 84 T St NW in DC's Bloomingdale — Mediterranean-leaning coastal cooking with Caribbean grit from chef Jeremiah Brooks, plus a full 'paw-tio' menu for dogs.
Deep Dive · New York City
The legendary Carnegie Deli has reopened in Midtown Manhattan, a block from its original home — ending a decade-long absence with the checkered floors, hanging salami, and mile-high pastrami back in place.
News · New Orleans
Chemin à la Mer reopened September 23 in a new first-floor home at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans, recast as a Louisiana brasserie under chef Donald Link — with weekend jazz brunch to follow.
News · Paris, France
IHG's Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée opened September 24 — 250 rooms, a free seven-minute shuttle to Disneyland Paris, three dining venues, and a spa on 2.5 hectares of landscaped grounds.
Deep Dive · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Emeril's Chop House opened September 24 at L'Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge — the first Emeril Lagasse restaurant in Louisiana's capital region, led by chef de cuisine Brendan Rufty.
News · New Orleans
Holywater opened September 23 at 622 Conti Street — a French Quarter oyster bar from NYC's Crew hospitality group, pairing Gulf seafood with classical French technique around a mahogany-and-brass bar.
News · McKinney, Texas
KFC's first 'Open House' concept opens September 26 in McKinney, Texas — the chain's first-ever U.S. breakfast menu, boba refreshers, bolder sauces, table service, and a swag bar, as a test kitchen for the 'Kentucky Fried Comeback.'
Deep Dive · Riviera Maya
Kimpton Tres Ríos opened September 22 on Mexico's Riviera Maya — the brand's first all-inclusive resort ever, with 355 suites inside a 340-acre nature reserve, seven restaurants, five bars, and a 10,000-square-foot spa.
News · Macau
Melco's Morpheus at City of Dreams earned Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 global selection — the first Macau hotel ever at the top tier, joining only 155 hotels worldwide out of 2,832.