Tazza Kitchen owners opening American grill restaurant "The Granite" in Bon Air

The restaurant group that owns Tazza Kitchen and Conejo is planning to open The Granite in the former Nuevo Mexico in the Stony Point Shopping Center in Bon Air.

Why it matters: It's a new restaurant in the shopping center with Southbound , Frank's at Stony Point and Trader Joe's.

State of play: The concept for The Granite is an updated take on the classic American grill (think Applebee's, but better), with booth seating, a year-round patio and a private dining room.

• On the menu, folks should expect burgers, entree salad, steaks and seafood, plus a full bar.

What they're saying: " We have been looking in this part of town for a while," said Big Kitchen Hospitality partner John Davenport. "Bon Air is a great neighborhood, and we are excited to add to the new energy at Stony Point Shopping Center."

What's next: The Granite should open early next year. Locals and follow the progress on Insta .