Family-run Taco Base opened Dec. 22 at Trinity Mills and Midway in North Dallas, blending Veracruz pambazo and street tacos with baseball-themed decor.

Ascension Coffee will open in Southlake Town Square in spring 2026 with a full espresso bar, rotating single-origin pours and a chef-led breakfast and lunch menu.

Pinkitzel has opened a hot-pink cupcake-and-candy shop in Bishop Arts, offering elaborately decorated cupcakes, a bulk-candy wall and a private-party loft. The family-run brand brings its theatrical vibe to North Bishop Avenue.

After losing his sight to diabetic retinopathy, a Duncanville pitmaster opened Blindfolded Barbecue this year and now cooks by touch, smell and sound. The results are drawing neighbors and attention.

Secret Agent BBQ has opened a storefront in Richardson, offering slow-smoked brisket, ribs and its signature brisket mac and cheese in a pickup‑counter setting.

Late-night sundae shop Scoop N Scootery now plans a late‑February Fort Worth opening as signage goes up and freezers are installed at its Alliance-area storefront.

MAD Concepts will pair Jakes Burgers with Tacos & Avocados in a new Benbrook restaurant park featuring patios and a 1.5‑acre shared backyard.

A decade‑old Woodland Springs donut shop has shut its doors. Owners blamed lost sales tied to nearby Keller Hicks Road construction.

State filings show McDonald’s USA plans a 3,845‑sq‑ft restaurant at PGA Parkway and Preston Road in Frisco with construction slated for Feb–June 2026.

Panda Express opened a new restaurant in west Plano last Wednesday at Windhaven Parkway near the Tollway, marking the chain’s third location in the city. The grand‑opening included a ribbon‑cutting and community giveaways.

Beacon Cafe 287 has 45 days to vacate its Business Hwy 287 spot; owner Christie Bingham is asking the community for help finding a new home. The cafe remains open and is taking holiday tamale orders.

Acquario is opening a pizza‑and‑pasta bar at the former Maple Street Biscuit Co. spot in Keller, promising wood‑fired pies and daily‑made pasta in early 2026.

White Rhino Coffee purchased Emporium Pies; bakers will stay on while menu pairings and D‑FW expansion are planned.