Chen's Kitchen opened April 26 on Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, serving chow mein, dumplings and classic stir-fries. The shop lists online ordering and a phone number on its site.

Malibu‑born SunLife Organics will open at 3333 Knox St. near the Katy Trail, bringing smoothies, bowls and superfood shots to Knox Street in late 2026.

KillA Pie in Prosper serves Detroit‑style pan pies alongside pastas, wings and cocktails; the Hell Cat is a runaway favorite.

Mountain Mike’s opened a second McKinney location at Eldorado Neighborhood Shops, bringing specialty pies, wings and family-friendly dining to the west side. The locally run spot is owned by the Zeigler family.

Bread Zeppelin's Southlake shop reopened last Tuesday (May 19) after a brief renovation, adding a drink station, fresh paint and polished floors.

Peter Piper Pizza cut the ribbon on a redesigned family‑entertainment restaurant in Mesquite, bringing arcade games, a PlayPark and a Summer Pass ahead of a public opening. Local officials pointed to new jobs and investment.

Encina’s Matt Balke and Corey McCombs are opening Isbella in downtown Duncanville this summer, renovating a 1950s firehouse for dinner-first service and future brunch.

A Dallas‑born Yemeni coffee chain opened a 3,500‑sq‑ft shop at 200 E. Abram St., bringing traditional Yemeni drinks, a jalsa room and late‑night hours to downtown Arlington.

Dumpling Queen quietly opened in Flower Mound over Memorial Day and immediately sold out much of its first service. The family-run spot focuses on handmade dumplings and hand-pulled noodles.

Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry soft-opened Syrup + Sno at Epic Central. The stall pairs chef-driven shaved ice with soft serve, macaron sandwiches and warm cookies.

Trump’s filings show a $1M–$5M stake in Kura Sushi USA, which operates seven D‑FW restaurants. The purchase briefly lifted KRUS shares.

J&J Oyster Bar will close on May 30. Its 12½‑foot longhorn statue is headed to Fred’s Camp Bowie West, preserving a familiar Cowtown landmark.

Jollibee plans to plant at least 15 new San Antonio locations and has mapped 14 trade areas while hunting for multi‑unit franchise partners.