Chick‑fil‑A’s new Mt. Auburn location is under construction but now expected to open this fall, months after city planning had targeted a February debut. The delay renews traffic and walkability concerns around E. McMillan and Highland.

Jimmy John’s has opened in CVG’s Concourse B, taking over the former Chick‑fil‑A spot. A ribbon‑cutting and complimentary samples marked the debut as part of a larger concessions refresh.

Deez Tacos is opening its first Anderson Township storefront, bringing West Coast‑style tacos, quesadillas and honey chipotle chicken to the Cincinnati suburbs.

Big Chill owners Hannah Wheatley and Evan Wallis bought Bar Saeso in Pendleton and say they'll reopen later in April with plans to "rejuvenate" the space.

MadTree plans to expand its Alcove restaurant to Blue Ash’s Summit Park, moving the OTR dining concept into a vacated park storefront and widening its local restaurant reach.

Herbistro, from HerbanVegans, will open a plant-forward stall at the Gatherall food hall in Norwood with a soft opening next Wednesday. The menu centers on herbs, bowls, tacos and sliders.

Jay's Nyam & Jam moves from pop-ups to a Findlay Launch storefront this weekend with a ribbon‑cutting and grand‑opening freebies. The Jamaican kitchen brings award‑winning jerk dishes to the Market District.

Around the Table is opening a culinary studio in Price Hill and reviving the Vine & Dine series with a New Orleans–inspired kickoff on April 10. The reimagined dinners pair chef-driven small plates with drinks and live blues.

Dayton’s Chilli’s Wings & Fish is opening a third location at 3015 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, aiming for a June–July debut with wings, fried fish and group combos.

Tweedy's Burgers served its last day at The Gatherall on Tuesday and says it will expand across Greater Cincinnati with three new locations.

Taste of Cincinnati expands into a four-day Memorial Day weekend event, May 22-25, with a new Thursday opening and revised hours.

Local tracking across five Tri‑State chains shows cereal and olive oil climbing while eggs and some proteins fall, analysts point to tariffs, drought and supply disruptions.

Chef Madeline Sheblessy bought Lonely Pine Steakhouse and plans a mid‑to‑late April reopening with a renewed farm‑to‑table focus.