Arlington inspectors flagged pest contamination at an Asian Bowl and low scores for two restaurants, prompting required follow-up visits and possible enforcement. The city’s inspection data lists multiple violations.

Fresh Monkee has installed signage in Keller and says a late‑April opening is expected for its low‑sugar, high‑protein shake counter. The menu promises made‑to‑order blends and nutrition info.

Lucile’s will open a second location in Colleyville’s The Village at the former Zafiros site, aiming for a late‑2026 debut with breakfast, dinner and cocktails.

A two‑in‑one taco and churro spot has opened at Fairview Town Center, mixing two dozen tacos with 50+ churros, over‑the‑top shakes and a family arcade. Owners say more locations are planned in 2026.

Maman is opening a Design District cafe at The Seam, timed with the center's rollout. The NYC bakery will bring its signature pastries and Dallas‑only items.

Dallas‑born La La Land Kind Cafe filed a state permit to open at The Domain in Austin, with a tenant buildout slated to start in late June and finish by late September.

Wonder filed paperwork to open a 3,321-square-foot food hall at 5100 Belt Line Road in Dallas, with construction slated to begin April 6 and a projected summer opening.

Fort Worth inspection reports show roach sightings, moldy produce and plumbing failures; multiple businesses were ordered to close until critical fixes are made.

Orlando’s Tabla held a soft opening at Grapevine Station on March 13, replacing Mesa Mexican. The menu mixes Indian, Indo‑Chinese and Thai dishes with gluten‑free and vegan options.

Pepper Lunch is opening its first Texas location in Frisco this month, bringing DIY teppanyaki on 500°F hot plates and quick under‑$20 plates to Warren Parkway.

A new Southern comfort spot is set to open in Southern Dallas next week with fried chicken, catfish, a Wall of Fame and community-focused catering. The Reserve at Redbird will handle events.

McKinney's Sheesh Kitchen is expanding to Frisco with a halal-certified menu of shawarma, gyros, bowls and loaded fries.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is set to open at 4980 Broadway Drive in north Plano, offering cardamom- and saffron-spiced brews alongside lattes and pastries. A soft opening is expected once inspections finish.