McEwen Northside Adds Culinary Dropout & Hawkers Asian Street Food to Dining Lineup
Restaurants to Anchor Ground Floor of District’s Soon-to-Be-Completed Block E
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (August 25, 2025) – McEwen Northside is adding to its vibrant lineup of elevated dining destinations with the upcoming arrivals of Culinary Dropout and Hawkers Asian Street Food. The two popular restaurants will anchor the ground floor of the district’s newest building – a $125 million, 300,000-square-foot expansion of the campus.
Culinary Dropout — set to open on September 10, 2025 — is a lively gastropub from Fox Restaurant Concepts known for its creative spin on classic comfort food. Think soft pretzels with provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and fried chicken drizzled with honey. Culinary Dropout is the fourth restaurant by Arizona-based restaurateur Sam Fox to find a home in Middle Tennessee, joining The Henry, Doughbird, Pushing Daisies, and Flower Child, which recently opened in Cool Springs. The new Culinary Dropout will offer a dynamic and laid-back atmosphere, complemented by spacious outdoor seating designed to foster connection and community.
Hawkers Asian Street Food, inspired by the open-air markets of Asia, brings bold flavors and shareable small plates to the table with staples like Korean twice-fried wings, five-spice green beans, and roti canai served with rich curry dipping sauce. Hawkers opened its first Tennessee location in East Nashville in 2020 and quickly became a go-to spot for craft cocktails and sake alongside its pan-Asian menu. Hawkers is set to open in early 2026.
“We’re incredibly excited about the momentum surrounding the newest block in the district,” said Mark Traylor. “We’ve already welcomed office tenants to the upper floors, with more on the way; and soon, the ground level will be home to these beloved restaurants, further establishing McEwen Northside as a place where memories are made, especially over a great meal.”
Joining Culinary Dropout and Hawkers on the ground floor is newly opened Oak Hall, a popular upscale clothier.
Since 2024, McEwen Northside has expanded its mix of retailers, welcoming popular brands like Vuori, gorjana, Oak Hall, Warby Parker, Fink’s Jewelers/Rolex, Skin Laundry as well as Blue Sushi Sake Grill — each thoughtfully chosen to fit the community’s lifestyle and needs.
To stay in the know about grand opening dates and all the exciting things happening at McEwen Northside, follow along on Instagram or visit mcewennorthside.com.
About McEwen Northside
McEwen Northside is a walkable urban village, bringing vibrancy and flair to a suburban setting. Joint venture partners Northwood Investors, Northwood Ravin and Boyle Investment Company have developed McEwen Northside to be a destination that brings people together and fosters community. Every facet of this district is designed to enhance an experience that stands out, surprises and satisfies at every turn. It is the only development in Cool Springs that offers fully integrated commercial, retail, residential and green space. Among the largest and most expensive commercial projects in Williamson County, McEwen Northside offers easy access to I-65, widening the talent pool for local companies and providing a central location for retailers in one of the most desirable retail markets in the country. The thoughtfully planned urban hot spot is home to a mix of first-to-market concepts and local brands, such as Vintage Vine 100, Perry’s Steakhouse, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Just Love Coffee, Club Pilates, Shake Shack and more. Home to 600,000 square feet of Class A office space, including Mitsubishi Motors North American HQ, Omnia Partners, DCS, and others it offers prime access to I-65, expanding opportunities for businesses and retailers. Learn more at www.mcewennorthside.com.
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