A new Arlington sandwich shop tucks an independent bookstore behind a secret shelf, pairing grilled cheese and PB&J with local indie authors. The hybrid spot blends comfort food and a cozy, fairy-lit book nook.

Zio Al’s has opened at 3750 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound, bringing late-night pizza, wings and pasta to the Market Street strip.

Brooklyn's, from Brandi Bohn, has opened on South Main with fusion pizzas, quesadillas and a hoisin‑glazed ribeye — plus plans for an upstairs cocktail lounge.

Spring Creek Barbeque's Tyler location has closed permanently; a note on the door thanked customers and directed diners to the chain's Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston spots.

Wing It Café at Hicks Airfield has closed, leaving a popular flightside burger spot empty. Owners thanked helpers on social media as they moved out.

Carla Pellegrino's Urban Italia opens for dinner this Friday in Victory Park's former WFAA studio. The 5,500‑sq‑ft spot seats roughly 250 and will serve Neapolitan pizzas, housemade pastas and cocktails.

Bread Winners' Plano Lakeside Market location closed after Christmas Eve, the restaurant said on social media. The chain still operates other Dallas and Allen locations.

Haywire’s Legacy West rooftop becomes an alpine-inspired Après Haywire pop-up with fireside cocktails, hearty comfort bowls and a kickoff party this week. The monthlong pop-up runs through Feb. 8.

Anh Long Kitchen opened in northeast Fort Worth with Vietnamese hot pot — goat, oxtail and catfish — alongside pho and other Vietnamese classics.

Family-run Roma's opened this week inside Stacy Furniture in Grapevine, serving New York-style pizza, pasta and scratch-made sauces. The small outpost offers slices, subs and catering.

Hao Tran’s Duong DeVille breaks ground in January: a 3,601‑sq‑ft Vietnamese restaurant with seating for 124 and a 34‑seat patio aims to open late spring.

Whit’s Frozen Custard plans five Dallas–Fort Worth shops, with an Aledo location confirmed for spring. Local franchisees Connor Huffman and Jack Thornton will lead the rollout.

Zumi Modern Sushi quietly soft-opened in Southlake, pairing a Ka Thai restaurateur with a Nobu-trained chef to serve nigiri and inventive modern rolls. The spot is reservation-only during its soft-open.