Hawaii’s Kono’s Northshore is expanding to Dallas, planning its first city outpost and aiming to franchise three locations across the region.

Torchy's Tacos will open in Celina on April 15 in a 3,800‑sq‑ft Village at Ownsby Farms space, bringing tacos, breakfast and a full bar to Preston Road.

Coffee Nutz opened in December and is pouring siphon-brewed coffee and serving avocado toast in McKinney. The shop mixes SCA-rated beans with seasonal matcha and a short brunch menu.

Henry McCarty’s Irish Pub has opened at 2869 Crockett St. in West 7th with Irish comfort food, draft Guinness and Jameson cocktails. Happy hour and St. Patrick’s Day plans are already on the calendar.

Rising Tides on Garland Road pairs cheap drafts and karaoke with $12 cocktails and rotating, globally spiked bar snacks from chef Wadell Hodges.

Florida‑born Oak & Stone is opening a 7,000‑sq‑ft Addison spot this summer with a 50‑tap self‑pour wall and stone‑fired pizzas. Seating will top out near 340.

Flower Mound’s first Whataburger is under construction at 3201 Long Prairie Road. The 3,335‑sq‑ft, $2.5M build is expected to open in late spring and will include dual drive‑thrus.

Olive Garden filed permits for a 7,828‑sq‑ft restaurant at 251 Nicolette Creek Road in Midlothian; construction is slated to begin July 6, 2026.

South Dallas’s Rudy’s Chicken will close on Feb. 28 after more than 50 years. Long lines formed this weekend as customers rushed for a final plate.

Maman is opening a Hillside Village café at 6465 Mockingbird Ln. #316; signage is up and renovations are underway toward an early-fall opening.

Frisco-born Panj Tara will open a North Indian restaurant at 2025 W. McDermott Drive in Allen in early March, promising scratch-kitchen fare and classic Punjabi dishes.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open at Rayzor Ranch Town Center in Denton, bringing conveyor‑belt dining, touch‑screen ordering and a playful rewards system.

Shorty's will open March 16 on the downtown McKinney square with hot dogs, smash burgers and house cocktails. The owners plan to showcase early photos of the square inside the restaurant.