Happening Café quietly opened inside Dallas Art Supply on Fort Worth Avenue, serving espresso and small snacks while shoppers browse.

Komodo Dallas, a 22,500‑square‑foot Groot Hospitality outpost in Deep Ellum, has quietly closed and canceled reservations; its website now redirects to the Miami location.

Alvarado Burgers and Wings has filed to open at 4617 Gus Thomasson Rd in Mesquite. The project, filed by Los Jarritos Inc., is still in early development.

Peregrine Coffee Roasters opened May 5 inside Richardson’s Communion Neighborhood Cooperative, bringing Colorado‑roasted beans, espresso‑focused drinks and house‑made syrups to 514 Lockwood Drive.

New York’s Tipsy Scoop plans a 2026 Bishop Arts 'barlour' at 506 N Bishop Ave, offering alcohol‑infused scoops, spiked sorbets and cocktail sundaes. The brand lists summer 2026 as its target opening.

A family-run Turkish spot has opened on Bryan Street with an ocakbaşı grill and a menu of mezze, pide and charcoal-grilled feasts.

Koishi Ramen & Sushi Bar opened last Monday in Prosper with tonkotsu and shoyu ramen plus sushi. The Preston Road spot lists pan-fried dumplings and bang bang shrimp among its highlights.

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

Punk Noir opens June 2 in the Design District with a $295 20‑course tasting and a multi‑room, theatrical dining experience led by James Beard–winning chef RJ Cooper. A front lounge offers cheaper mini‑tasting options.

Black Bear Diner filed plans for a 4,800‑sq‑ft corporate restaurant at 3715 S. State Hwy 161 in Grand Prairie, with construction slated to begin on Monday and a projected December finish.

Taco Bueno has launched a drone delivery pilot in North Texas, joining other chains testing airborne takeout across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Ollie's Azul House opened May 8 in Rowlett’s historic Oliver House, pairing a taco-focused menu with a curated tequila program and neighborhood prices.

Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes will close its North Richland Hills location this Friday at 9 p.m.; owners cite industry pressures and say a new concept is coming.