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  "description": "Here's the restaurant news you may have missed in Volusia County. ",
  "path": "/4-coming-soon-volusia-county-restaurants-feb-26-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-27T04:55:51.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.businessdebut.com",
  "tags": [
    "SoNapa Grille",
    "Website",
    "Instagram",
    "Facebook",
    "Bandbox Cafe & Taproom",
    "website",
    "South of the South Smokehouse",
    "Mr. Dunderbak’s"
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  "textContent": "Business Debut does phone interviews with upcoming restaurant owners every day. Here's what we've found in Volusia County recently, in Daytona Beach Shores, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, and Daytona Beach.\n\n## SoNapa Grille — Daytona Beach Shores\n\nAddress: 3162 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118\n\nStatus: Targeting an **Aug. 15** opening.\n\nWhat to expect: Full-service restaurant + full bar designed to feel like a winery tasting room. ~150–160 indoor seats, ~20 outdoor seats, plus a private dining room for ~55–60 guests.\n\nMenu highlights: “Wine Country Starters” like **Zinfandel-braised Korean BBQ ribs** ; a **smash burger** using Florida-sourced beef; **brick-oven flatbreads** on imported Italian crusts.\n\nWine program: Built around **Sonoma County and Napa Valley** producers (Barringer cited Priest Ranch Cabernet and Roth Cabernet as favorites).\n\nHours: Dinner-only; weekdays **4–9/10 p.m.** , weekends **4–10/10:30 p.m.** ; **closed Sundays**.\n\nWho’s behind it: Founder/owner **Adam Barringer** with partners **Chris Botting** and **Joe Bates** ; longtime GM **Eddie Gallagher** is a minority owner.\n\nFollow for More: Learn more at their Website. Follow on Instagram and Facebook.\n\n* * *\n\n## Bandbox Cafe & Taproom — New Smyrna Beach\n\nAddress: 216 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169\n\nStatus: Targeting **spring** (owner indicated **April or May** is likely).\n\nWhat to expect: Three connected concepts in one: **daytime coffee shop** , **self-pour taproom** , and a food program tied to the neighboring Hawaiian concept. Expect indoor seating, a wraparound patio under big oaks, French doors, plus games and regular live music.\n\nDrink highlights: NA craft cocktails, kombucha, CBD/THC beverages, and cold brew on draft—plus select **low-ABV** options like draft beer, draft wine, and agave wine-based cocktails.\n\nFood plan: Order from the adjacent Hawaiian kitchen (shareables like charcuterie-style boxes, ahi tuna nachos, smoked fish dip, sliders, plus heartier plates).\n\nHours (planned): Coffee **daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m.** Taproom Wed **2–8** , Thu **2–9** , Fri **2–10** , Sat **11–10** , Sun **2–8** (food typically ends ~1 hour before close).\n\nWho’s behind it: Owner **Kevin Zepf** , evolving Bandbox from its Orlando origins into a coastal, community-first hangout.\n\nFollow for More: Visit their website and Instagram.\n\n* * *\n\n## South of the South Smokehouse — DeLand\n\nAddress: Northwest Square, 328 N. Clara Ave. #110, DeLand, FL 32720\n\nStatus: Opening soon (inside the Northwest Square food hall).\n\nWhat to expect: Fast-casual ordering inside a multi-vendor hall (order from multiple concepts, then sit together). Shared indoor seating plus a courtyard/beer garden vibe outside.\n\nMenu highlights: Pulled pork and chicken, a citrusy **Florida BBQ sauce** (orange + lemon), and scratch-made sides including house bread and pickles. Look for in-house mac and cheese (including a buffalo chicken-topped version), rotating Sicilian-style hand pies, plus vegan options like black bean chili and rotating salads.\n\nHours (targeted): Launching Fri–Sun, then expanding toward Tue–Sun; aiming for **3–9 p.m. Tue–Thu** and **3–10 p.m. Fri–Sun**.\n\nWho’s behind it: **Anthony Traver** and **Kelly Lowery** , moving from pop-ups into their first brick-and-mortar.\n\nFollow for More: Visit their Instagram.\n\n* * *\n\n## Mr. Dunderbak’s — Daytona Beach\n\nAddress: 116 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL 32114\n\nStatus: Targeting an **April** opening downtown (relocating from its long-running mall home).\n\nWhat to expect: Standalone full-service restaurant with **86 indoor seats** and an outdoor area planned for a **beer garden** , plus a long bar designed to echo the original. The move is also about easier access—guests will be able to enter from rear parking, avoiding the mall walk.\n\nMenu highlights: The familiar deli-heavy lineup stays—expect classics like the **Cajun Dutchman** (the longtime top seller), plus staples like the Reuben and New Yorker.\n\nNew addition: A separated **deli/market** area for grab-and-go sandwiches, meats/cheeses, and basic grocery staples aimed at the growing downtown residential crowd.\n\nHours: Market/deli may open as early as **7 a.m.** , with the full restaurant likely starting around **11 a.m.** ; final hours still being set.\n\nWho’s behind it: **Matt Martin** as primary owner-operator; **Jason Burford** (GM) and **Brandi Parks** (manager); **Doug Martin** in an advisory role.",
  "title": "4 Coming Soon Volusia County Restaurants [Feb. 26, 2026]",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-27T04:55:51.154Z"
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