Milagro Taco Cantina in West Dallas has shifted from counter-service tacos to a full-service 'Mex‑Tex' spot with brighter decor, new plates and weekend brunch.

Family-run Venezia Trattoria leans on made‑from‑scratch lasagna and a quiet, family-friendly dining room to win regulars in McKinney.

The Charles quietly reopened on Feb. 9 after a 10‑day closure with moodier decor and about 18 new dishes, from a tableside "snow crab 6‑pack" to a shareable wagyu short rib.

B.C. Williams recalled 50‑lb cake and bread mixes after undeclared milk was found; the FDA upgraded the action to Class I. Milk‑allergic consumers and bakeries should check lots.

Ayat opened its first Texas location on Feb. 9 in Richardson’s Spring Valley, serving wood-fired pita, hummus and Palestinian classics alongside inventive mash-ups.

Dallas restaurateurs are reworking wine and beer lists and nudging menu prices as tariffs and higher metal duties push up import costs. The squeeze is showing up from Oak Cliff to the Design District.

Thai 360 is coming to the Prosper–Celina border with red curry, chicken satay and noodles on the menu; opening date is listed as TBD.

Bonchon’s Flower Mound location is now listed to open Feb. 28 at 2450 Cross Timbers Road after earlier timeline changes. The chain’s site and local filings show the updated schedule.

La La Land Kind Cafe filed to open in Katy’s Meadows Marketplace, taking over a Main Squeeze unit with renovations slated March–June. The build is budgeted at about $245,000.

Portland’s cult-favorite Salt & Straw will open its first Texas scoop shops this spring — one in Dallas and one in Fort Worth. The brand plans chef-driven flavors and local collaborations.

Panther Island Brewing announced it will close its Fort Worth taproom after 11 years. The brewery plans its last full weekend of service Feb. 7–8 and a farewell event Feb. 13.

Utah‑born Mo' Bettahs will open at 3505 S Preston Rd in Celina; the plate‑lunch menu features teriyaki chicken, kalua pig and the chain's macaroni‑salad‑and‑rice combo. Opening date is TBD.

LongHorn filed plans for a 5,780‑sq‑ft, $4M steakhouse at 610 N US‑287 in Mansfield; construction is slated to start in April with a December 2026 target.