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.

Cloud Naan has soft-opened its first U.S. location in Richardson, serving stuffed naans and karak chai from a compact South Greenville storefront. Expect fusion and traditional flavors.

Maya Creamery & Lounge opened Feb. 13 in Flower Mound, offering hand-rolled ice cream, falooda and bubble tea in a lounge-style setting.

San Diego’s Manna Heaven is opening an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue in north Fort Worth, replacing Dublin’s Square. Tables will have mini grills and shabu options.

Shady's Burgers is opening a lakeside outpost at Hidden Cove Marina in Frisco later this spring, bringing its signature smash burgers to Lake Lewisville. The spot will be reachable by car and boat.

A dual‑branded IHOP and Applebee's opens in Euless on Feb. 24 with a grand‑opening giveaway: the first 100 customers may receive free short stacks for a year.

Mi Cocina will replace Cool River at Dallas Love Field after a permit showed a roughly 6,066‑sq‑ft renovation budgeted at $850,000. Construction is scheduled for June–August 2026.

A new mom-and-pop in Plano's Legacy is serving Sichuan, Shanghai and Taiwanese plates and even a 10‑dish set menu. The dining room is unapologetically panda-filled.

Four Plano eateries were temporarily closed after inspections found roaches, plumbing problems and very low scores. Here’s what inspectors documented and where to view the records.