Southern Utah Development Roundup: New Businesses & Projects to Watch

Southern Utah continues to see rapid commercial growth, and keeping up with new developments can be a challenge. To make it easier, The Southern Utah Tribune has partnered once again with Macrae Heppler — the creator of the popular “What’s Happening in Southern Utah” newsletter and video series — to highlight the latest round of business openings and construction activity across Washington County.

“With so much happening all over Southern Utah, it sure is tough to keep up,” Heppler noted in his latest update. Residents can stay informed by subscribing at macraeheppler.com.

St. George Highlights

Several new fitness, food, and retail destinations are opening across the region:

• Club Pilates will launch its third Southern Utah studio at 922 E. Brigham Road this fall.
• Desert Caddie, a specialty golf store, debuts this month at 1664 S. Dixie Drive.
• The Breakfast House is now serving morning favorites at 1487 Silicon Way.
• Riggatti’s Wood Fired Pizza is relocating to Sunset Corner at 1091 N. Bluff St., doubling its footprint for expanded service.
• Urban Pets & Plants, an exotic reptile, aquatics, and plant retailer, has opened at Sunset Corner in Unit 312.
• Cosmopolitan Grill marks the return of Chef Imi Kun, who is transforming the former Guru’s building into a new culinary destination with an October launch planned.
• Blast From The Past now offers vintage and antique rental booths at 1397 W. Sunset Blvd.

Frozen treats are also on the rise, with Zeppes Italian Ice & Custard adding a second location at 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 2, and Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen preparing its first Utah storefront at St. George Place on Bluff — slated for a spring opening.

Other recent arrivals include 4 Brothers RV Sales, Patches Flower & Gifts, Bella Marie’s Italian Restaurant and NY Pizza, El Jinete Mexican Grill, Konquer Barbershop, Move Better Clinic, Desert Strength Club, and Eden Head Spa.

Meanwhile, Mint To Be Children’s Academy is under construction at River Path Landing with plans to open in January, and E-Bike St. George has rebranded under new ownership.

Perhaps the biggest retail announcement comes from The Paseo, a major shopping destination planned at 3000 East and Merrill Road, which has secured commitments from Nordstrom Rack, Anthropologie, and Free People. The center is projected to open in 2027.

Santa Clara & Hurricane Updates

Santa Clara also sees new growth, with Daisy Blume now offering floral designs and home decor in its expanded storefront, while The Sharing Place brings child-focused grief support services to the area. SoenHaus, a curated lifestyle store and gallery, is also nearing its debut at 2711 Santa Clara Drive.

In Hurricane, Reverie Cafe has officially opened at 4295 Canterbury Road, adding a new local gathering spot with a cozy, social atmosphere.

Southern Utah’s pace of development shows no signs of slowing — and with even more announcements expected in the coming months, Heppler’s monthly updates remain one of the most reliable ways to stay informed on what’s next for Washington County.

Originally reported by Macrae Heppler in The Salt Lake Tribune.