We followed the yellow brick road, and it led us to realize that there have been several restaurant announcements recently— ok, so it was actually a rainbow staircase, and it really just led us to the former Mojo Burrito in St. Elmo, but you get the idea.
In addition to Market South completely restructuring , the past week or so has been filled with restaurant news. We’re here to break it all down.
Local favorites expanding
🍴 Jason Bowers
- Currently owns: The Bitter Alibi + Daily Ration
- Plans for expansion: Turning Red Bank’s former Big Frog Brewing Co. into an alehouse, and turning Signal Mountain’s Hummingbird Pastaria into a restaurant with dinner and weekend brunches
- Latest news: Clever Alehouse in Red Bank (at the former Big Frog site) now has its own social media pages + plans to open in spring 2022
🍴 Erik + Amanda Niel
- Currently owns: Easy Bistro + Main Street Meats
- Plans for expansion: Turning the former St. Elmo Mojo Burrito into a new restaurant, Little Coyote (a fun complement to Clever Alehouse’s fox)
- Latest news: The spot will feature smoked meats and fresh tortillas, shareable plates, spirits + cocktails
🍴 Monen Family Restaurant Group
- Currently owns: Taco Mamacita (NorthShore), Five Wits Table & Tavern, Urban Stack, Community Pie, Hi-Fi Clyde’s, Milk & Honey
- Plans for expansion: Turning the former Sticky Fingers by Hamilton Place Mall into a second local Taco Mamacita location
- Latest news: The restaurant group is also re-opening its renovated Milk & Honey location in North Shore this upcoming Mon., Feb. 14
Regional spots coming
- Currently located: Charleston, SC; Isle of Palms, SC; Sullivan’s Island, SC
- What: Frosé and eatery with $1 coffee, breakfast, gourmet sandwiches, and “world-famous frosé”
- Local plans: Opening a location at 1150 Hixson Pike. So far, equipment has been ordered + renovations have begun, with hiring anticipated to begin in March — periodic updates here
🍴 Walk-Ons
- Currently located: Nationwide
- What: Sports bar with Cajun-inspired cuisine
- Local plans: Opening a Chattanooga location at 224 Broad St. this upcoming Mon., Feb. 14