A Cafe Zupas has opened at 4004 W. University Drive in McKinney, serving protein bowls, soups, sandwiches and offering a drive‑thru, delivery and catering.

A March 29–April 4 roundup of inspection reports found rodent droppings, low scores and a temporary closure at several Tarrant County food outlets. Scores ranged into the 70s for some businesses.

Inspectors closed two Arlington restaurants after a late‑March inspection found a roach infestation and multiple food‑safety violations.

A Chipotle is coming to the former BurgerFi at 5456 E. Mockingbird Lane, joining new apartments and restaurants on a rapidly changing stretch of East Dallas.

Sixteen Fort Worth newcomers are competing in CultureMap’s Best New Restaurant bracket. Vote daily through April 28 and winners will be unveiled April 30 at Social Space.

Dumont Creamery & Cafe opened March 6 in Southlake, offering rotating global-inspired scoops plus milk teas and coffee at 100 N. Kimball Ave.

Sam Fox’s rooftop Mediterranean concept Théa is headed to Dallas’ Knox Street with a two‑story terrace overlooking the Katy Trail and a mezze‑and‑spritz menu. It’s slated to open in early 2027.

New operators Mo Sherbi and Reid McRae took over Stan’s Blue Note on April 1 and promise to preserve the dive bar’s character while making modest renovations and adding an e‑lounge.

The Bowie House restaurant reopened its patio and broadened menus across breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, plus a limited Mulberry Room Sunday tea.

Moon Wolf Provisions is moving from a trailer to a brick‑and‑mortar at 920 Custer Road, bringing desert‑tinged decor, Eiland‑roasted coffee, Starship bagel collabs and a makers’ market to Richardson.

New Orleans-born Royal Roastery opened April 4 in Richardson, roasting about 80 nut varieties and selling baklava, crepes and viral Dubai chocolates.

Ruby Rodeo soft‑opened on the Denton Square and will celebrate a live‑music grand opening next Friday, bringing cocktails and small plates to downtown nightlife.

A retooled Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival runs April 9–12 with a new Fork + Fire event and a statewide Taste Of Texas showcase. Several early-access tickets have already sold out.