Pizza Leila’s Flora Street outpost closed after the owners passed on renewing the lease. The NorthPark location remains open and the downtown page now lists the shop as "Temporarily Closed."

Dallas plant‑based meal‑prep company Nature’s Plate is relocating to Denton and aims to open at the end of January, adding grab‑and‑go and delivery options.

Simply South, a vegetarian Indian chain, is opening in McKinney in mid‑January with South Indian staples like idly, dosas, paneer tikka and butter naan. The company lists a soft opening and a waitlist on its website.

Chef Roy Ahn's Mizu Sushi opened on Greenville Avenue, offering classic nigiri, hand rolls and a casual omakase-style option in a blue-lit room.

Jashan is an ambitious new Indian fine-dining spot in Plano offering rotating multi-course tastings and a la carte plates rooted in India's royal kitchens.

Addison says its three-day Taste Addison festival will no longer run after 30 years. Officials say they'll retool how the town promotes local restaurants with year‑round programs.

Waffle House filed plans for a new 1,840‑sq‑ft diner on Brewer Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, joining big‑box and grocery development at Chisholm Trail Ranch.

Ritual will open Jan. 22 at 1623 N. Hall St., replacing Alice with late-night cocktails, nonalcoholic options and a small-plates menu.

Hui Lau Shan, the Hong Kong mango-dessert chain, is headed to Richardson East Shopping Center with construction slated to finish in June and a spring 2026 opening window.

Chef Jake Morgan’s Flama Blanca brings a cult‑favorite chorizo burger and modern tacos to a shared courtyard behind Tulips in Near Southside.

A new Insomnia Cookies at Addison Walk opens Saturday with an all‑day grand opening, free classic cookies and a limited free‑delivery promo for Dallas neighborhoods.

Barrel & Bones will open in North Richland Hills with brunch, late‑night drinks and a Friday ribbon‑cutting.

Short‑lived Preston Center PoBoy Shop closed after Christmas 2025. Owner Evan Meagher cited rising costs and his house‑cured model as unsustainable.