The Kebab Shop arrives in McKinney’s West Grove Friday with wraps, bowls and Mediterranean sides. The company confirmed the launch on social media ahead of the opening.

New York’s Maman is opening a Casa Linda Plaza café in East Dallas; signage is up and renovations are slated to start in April with a November target. The brand plans pastries, coffee and daytime lunch service.

Cafe Olivia opens on Tuesday at Dallas Arts Tower, bringing seed‑oil‑free breakfasts, espresso and matcha drinks and a small cocktail program to downtown. The cafe aims to be a calmer daytime option in the Arts District.

Pizza Verde closed Valentine’s service after a roof fire Friday night; owners say no injuries were reported and the cause is still unknown.

Mo' Bettahs is planning a Harvest Town Center location in Argyle; state filings list a $500K buildout and a March–June construction timeline.

Sid Miller urged lawmakers to act after rising beef costs and a shrinking herd started forcing some Texas smokehouses to shrink menus or close. His office says policy steps are needed to protect the state’s BBQ businesses.

A Halal-focused Texas barbecue concept is coming to Richardson's Main Street. Owners have committed to a long-term lease while the opening date remains TBD.

Cantina La Rosa opened Feb. 13 in the former Fernando’s space in Preston Hollow, serving Tex‑Mex plates, margaritas and a covered patio from the Smoky Rose team.

Ugly Dumpling will open its first DFW spot at 213 N. Central Expy in Allen, bringing hand‑made xiao long bao, dim sum and bubble tea to the corridor.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening at 4610 W. University Drive in McKinney; the menu will feature Aloha Plates, musubi and family meals. Opening date is TBD.

Houston-based Ocean Crawfish is opening its first Dallas–Fort Worth location at 1610 E. Belt Line Road in Richardson, bringing Vietnamese-style seafood and crawfish boils this spring.

Calgary’s Unimarket opened its first U.S. store in Lake Highlands, combining a Latin grocery, coffee bar and kitchen with 650+ imports and pastries.

Patty Lou's Smashburgers will open in the historic Ice House in old downtown Plano this spring, offering smash patties, fries, shakes and a slice of local music history.