Dot’s Hop House, the 10‑year Deep Ellum beer garden known for its 99 taps and duck‑fat fries, announced it will close after final service this week.

Gao’s BBQ & Crab will open in Frisco this Saturday, serving Chinese skewers, Cajun seafood boils and a first-100 guest crab giveaway.

Bruvana Coffee House opened Jan. 10 at 500 Flower Mound Road, serving globally inspired lattes and cold brews with a Feb. 7 grand opening planned.

Palmer’s Hot Chicken closed its Lakewood dining room and will operate from a Garland ghost kitchen, focusing on delivery, catering and its food truck.

J. Alexander’s opened in Plano Monday, bringing wood‑fired steaks, sushi and two Plano‑only dishes. A Prosper outpost is planned for late summer 2026.

PopUp Bagels has posted signage at Inwood Village and plans an early-spring Dallas opening with its signature rip-and-dip bagels and rotating schmears.

A state‑by‑state analysis from Escoffier finds Texas will add roughly 52,000 culinary jobs by 2032, outpacing other states as restaurants warn hiring remains tight.

Pho Dangki Fusion has closed its Richardson restaurant after rebranding to a pho-focused menu. Local listings and delivery pages now show the location closed.

Abbott’s Frozen Custard quietly closed its McKinney stand in December, with the chain’s corporate site currently listing no Texas locations.

Fresca Palapa’s Grapevine Mills kiosk closed Jan. 11, removing its fresh juices, smoothies and aguas frescas from the mall’s food lineup. Online listings are inconsistent.

Con Madre Cocina will reopen at its East Oltorf location this Friday with a new 24-foot trailer and its full breakfast taco menu.

Houston-born Gyro Republic announced nine new Texas restaurants for 2026, with a heavy push into Austin and franchise opportunities on the table.

Con Azucar Cafe opened its first Texas outpost near the Fort Worth Stockyards, bringing mariachi, the viral concha gigante and candy‑inspired lattes.