Dock Local is taking over Rex's longtime stall at the Dallas Farmers Market and will open the Market outpost this summer, bringing lobster rolls and late‑night hours. The move reshuffles a familiar food‑hall corner downtown.

Cafe Momentum is building an 11,000‑sq‑ft flagship on the Meadows Campus in East Dallas that will combine its public restaurant with training and wraparound services, opening January 2027.

Chipotle will open a new west McKinney location next Tuesday with a Chipotlane drive‑thru and is hiring ahead of the May 5 opening.

A new Sichuan‑forward Chinese spot has opened on Virginia Parkway, serving mapo tofu, dumplings and Chinese‑American favorites. The restaurant lists delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Fantuan.

A Star‑Telegram roundup of April inspections found two failing Dallas scores and roaches flagged at multiple eateries. Re‑inspections are now pending.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

Top Chef alum Jackson Kalb opens Ospi in the Dallas Design District Friday, bringing his California-style Italian menu to the former Meddlesome Moth space.

Fort Worth favorite Kincaid’s will grill quarter‑pound junior burgers at the 80th Charles Schwab Challenge, bringing Camp Bowie flavors onto Colonial’s grounds. The chain will serve at on‑course villages and a 13th‑hole concession during May 27–31 tournament week.

Family-run Crimson Dragon Cafe opened at CityLine in Richardson, serving Grandma’s egg rolls, pad Thai and $12 lunch specials.

Seegar’s Deli has soft‑opened in The Cedars, serving RC Provisions pastrami, fried bologna, house wagyu roast beef, coffee and cocktails while it prepares evening service.

Shirley Chung opened Night Rooster in the Design District, marking a hard-won comeback after cancer. The modern Chinese menu mixes Beijing roots with Texas ingredients.

Madras Mojo opened April 11 on McKinney's University Drive, serving customizable South Indian bowls, curries and crepes in a quick-service format.

Chef Omar Flores’ Maroma opens May 4 in the Design District with ceviches, a $150 seafood tower, steaks and a temperature-controlled patio. The menu aims for destination meals.