Now that Beerfest and Artsplosure are over, it’s time to branch out for some new or new-ish eats around downtown. Recently, there have been a couple “coming soon” signs teasing us about new options around downtown Raleigh. Here is a list of what I have seen.

• La Volta is now open near City Plaza in the Progress Energy building.
• A restaurant called Ciago’s has a “coming soon” sign on the corner of Johnson and St. Mary’s Street. Will this place stay open longer then a year? Let’s hope so.
• ZPizza has signs and a website for its newest location in City Plaza.
• A new nightclub and lounge has opened in The Depot. Hush is located next to Jibarra on Davie Street, facing the parking lot of The Depot.
• A “coming soon” sign for Blu Bar is up in the once empty space next to Two T’s, near 108 E. Hargett Street.
• Mirage, a sushi bar and club has opened in one of the West at North retail spaces on West street.
• Cafe Helios is renovating. They are adding a kitchen and hiring a chef. This is part of their menu upgrade, described more on their blog.

Anything I’m missing?

Sciolino, 55, has found a buyer for the business, although he said Monday that the ink had not quite dried on all the paperwork. He declined to name the new owners but said the space would reopen as a restaurant.

via Joe’s Place turns the lights off – Dining – NewsObserver.com.

Jake Wolf, who previously served up Zuericher Geschnetzeltes and Schwammerlragout at Zum Schneider in New York City, and his wife, Shannon, have leased the space formerly occupied by Champa Thai Cafe in the Capital Club Building. Their restaurant, which will feature American fare, will be called Capital Club 16, said Tom Hendrickson, co-owner of the 12-story building along with his wife Jill.

via Capital Club Building lands new eatery – Business – NewsObserver.com.