Several cities are witnessing a surge in new restaurant openings as the summer transitions into fall. In Charlotte, notable upcoming establishments include the upscale cocktail lounge from the owners of Trio and a Korean BBQ fusion stall in Camp North End. Austin's food scene has expanded with places like Bar Gimmicks, Bird Dog Pit BBQ, and Fig Italian Kitchen & Bar, offering a variety of cuisines from Chicago-inspired dishes to modern Italian. In Brooklyn, new entries include a Thai tasting menu spot, various ice cream shops, and a juice bar, while Dubai is set to welcome unique venues like the Parisian brasserie Frou Frou and Gatsby, known for its dinner shows. Melbourne is also thriving with diverse offerings such as the Japandi bakery Bloomwood and the Filipino seafood boil at Kalye Marinas.