Jimmy John's will open a Celina shop at 1520 S. Preston Road this summer, joining new Walmarts and Lowe's in the city's expanding retail corridor.

Temptations Lounge failed a Feb. 18 health inspection and several Arlington eateries posted low scores in a mid‑February inspection wave. Re‑inspections have been scheduled.

Zalat Pizza opened Feb. 23 at Town Center Colleyville, bringing signature pies and limited dine‑in to 5615 Colleyville Blvd. The menu includes the Zealot and Loaded Notato.

A California pizzeria famed for its 120‑pepperoni pies has opened its first Texas shop in North Richland Hills. The menu features XL pepperoni pies, black garlic sauce and oversized calzones.

Barrio Tacos debuts in McKinney this Thursday with build-your-own tacos, margaritas and giveaways — the first 50 guests score free queso for a year.

The Melting Pot plans a summer 2026 opening at Watters Creek in Allen, bringing its four-course fondue meals to the shopping center. Locals can expect cheese, entree and chocolate fondues.

Yonx Pizza has opened at 1521 McKinney St. in Melissa, bringing 14‑ and 24‑inch New York‑style pies, slices, sandwiches and a full bar to the north Dallas suburbs. Early reviews have been positive.

Walk‑On's, co‑owned by Drew Brees, is opening a new restaurant in Wylie's 544 Gateway Addition this summer, bringing its Louisiana menu and game‑day vibe to FM 544. Construction filings list the project at 906 W FM 544.

Huey Magoo's has signed a development deal to bring eight locations to North Dallas as part of a 12-unit expansion into Texas and Alabama.

DL Mack’s opens in West Village on March 4 with tavern‑style, cracker‑thin pizzas, cocktails and a daily early‑evening happy hour. The Uptown spot is the concept’s third Dallas location.

Chadra Mezza & Grill has reopened in South Fort Worth with a tiny dine-in café, a catering kitchen and a new events venue called Mezza South.

Crooked Crust, a Fry Street staple near UNT, closed last Friday after years on the strip. Employees and students are reacting as a GoFundMe starts for laid‑off staff.

Damas Bites quietly opened in January on TI Boulevard near Richardson, serving hummus, falafel, brick-baked pita and fatayer. The new counter joins a small local Syrian scene.