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.

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.