Playa Bowls has signed a lease for the former Gigi's Cupcakes at Kenwood Galleria and plans a summer opening, bringing bowls, smoothies and juices to the mall.

A cinnamon‑roll shop called The Roll has leased a storefront near Washington Park in Over‑the‑Rhine. The unit previously housed Cora’s Cakery and Sweet Petit Desserts.

Skyline broke ground on a new Liberty Township restaurant near Yankee Road; the build will seat about 100, include a drive-thru and is aimed to open in 2027. Local officials say nearby road work could affect access during construction.

Roney’s has closed its short-lived Cleves location and says it will refocus on Milford. Local 12’s coverage notes a Dunkin' may take the Cooper Avenue site.

Izzy's is planning a Monroe opening this summer, bringing its famed Reubens and a drive‑thru closer to Dayton‑area shoppers and commuters.

After a May 2023 kitchen fire, Pelican's Reef will reopen May 1 at 4 p.m., bringing back its familiar seafood menu and Reef Top bar to Beechmont Avenue.

Cincinnati’s Sweets & Meats BBQ announced on April 26 that it is closing all locations after 12 years, blaming rising costs, fewer contracts and a recent health diagnosis.

A small East End deli is serving dunked Chicago‑style Italian beef on Turano rolls and already drawing neighborhood buzz.

The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fairfield will close on Sunday, May 3, ending a 24-year run at its Gilmore Road location. The chain says the lease wasn’t renewed.

Clifton Bubble Tea opened last Friday on Ludlow Avenue, serving milk teas, fruit teas, slushies and study‑friendly seating close to the University of Cincinnati.

The team behind Alfio’s Buon Cibo will convert the former Senate storefront at Summit Park into D'Oro, an upscale Italian‑Argentinian concept aiming for a fall debut pending city approval.

Florida-born Keke's Breakfast Cafe is eyeing Dayton for its first Ohio location as the chain ramps up a Midwest expansion. Local reporting marks Dayton as the brand's first Ohio stop.

Asian Food Fest returns April 25–26 to Court Street Plaza with new vendors, a third stage and an all‑Asian drag show closing Saturday night.