A rat was spotted at Luna’s Tortillas and roaches were recorded at several Dallas eateries during the May 3–16 inspection cycle, per a Fort Worth Star‑Telegram compilation.

A new Indo‑Chinese spot, The Monk's Indian Fusion, opened May 15 in Allen with noodles, biryanis and tandoor plates on its menu. The eatery lists its Allen address and menu online.

Belal Kattan's Bazaar will take over the Statler Hotel for a 14-night tasting residency in June, seating 22 with $135 five-to-seven-course menus.

Chef-owned La Rue Doughnuts is opening a second Frisco outpost this summer, taking over a strip-center suite and bringing its signature crullers and rotating savory pastries closer to Collin County.

Ajeena Mediterranean Café & Bakery will open Aug. 1 at Campbell Square, serving mana'eesh, pastries and coffee rooted in Palestinian and Lebanese recipes.

Sushi Sakana is opening at Main Street Village in Frisco with a projected September debut and menu favorites like the Ahi Tower.

Happening Café quietly opened inside Dallas Art Supply on Fort Worth Avenue, serving espresso and small snacks while shoppers browse.

Komodo Dallas, a 22,500‑square‑foot Groot Hospitality outpost in Deep Ellum, has quietly closed and canceled reservations; its website now redirects to the Miami location.

Alvarado Burgers and Wings has filed to open at 4617 Gus Thomasson Rd in Mesquite. The project, filed by Los Jarritos Inc., is still in early development.

Peregrine Coffee Roasters opened May 5 inside Richardson’s Communion Neighborhood Cooperative, bringing Colorado‑roasted beans, espresso‑focused drinks and house‑made syrups to 514 Lockwood Drive.

New York’s Tipsy Scoop plans a 2026 Bishop Arts 'barlour' at 506 N Bishop Ave, offering alcohol‑infused scoops, spiked sorbets and cocktail sundaes. The brand lists summer 2026 as its target opening.

A family-run Turkish spot has opened on Bryan Street with an ocakbaşı grill and a menu of mezze, pide and charcoal-grilled feasts.

Koishi Ramen & Sushi Bar opened last Monday in Prosper with tonkotsu and shoyu ramen plus sushi. The Preston Road spot lists pan-fried dumplings and bang bang shrimp among its highlights.