Moka & Co. will open a Mission drive‑thru this fall at 5922 Barkley St., joining a recent cluster of Yemeni‑style cafés popping up across Johnson County.

Miami Spice returns August 1–September 30 for its 25th year with a new $95 Reserve tier and hundreds of participating restaurants across Greater Miami.

Five Phoenix bars — Little Rituals, Bitter & Twisted, UnderTow, Highball and Killer Whale — were added to the World's 50 Best Discovery update, spotlighting the city's cocktail rise.

Southern California tavern Finney's Crafthouse will open a Downtown Summerlin location in September with 30 beers on tap and 20 HDTVs.

A Midtown Phoenix diner is throwing a benefit Saturday to raise money for repairs and keep its vintage soda fountain open. Tickets are $25 and include a drink.

A family-owned New Orleans–style cafe has opened in downtown McKinney, serving house-roasted beans and made-to-order beignets three for $6. The shop grew from a 2025 mobile concept.

Permit filings and a July 20 registration point to Sushi By Bou planning a Midtown Atlanta counter at 675 W. Peachtree. No opening date yet.

Halal Food Inc. has opened a third Cincinnati location in Walnut Hills at 975 E McMillan St, replacing Just Q'in BBQ. The family-run spot plans a grand opening in August.

A Boston owner's tearful video asking 'Should I just close everything?' pulled millions of views and put local restaurant strain on full display.

Marigolds, a sandwich shop built for KU Med workers, will open in October in the former Panera space on West 39th, offering biscuits, hot sandwiches and quick to-go service.

Inspectors suspended a Plano restaurant’s permit after sewage and temperature failures, and several other eateries were cited or temporarily closed. City rules require fixes and follow-up checks before reopening.

An Arkansas taco chain opened its first Houston-area location on FM‑1960, serving al pastor, carne asada and quesabirrias with dine-in and DoorDash delivery.

FDACS inspectors found croquetas, empanadas and sandwiches at unsafe temperatures and flagged unclean equipment at Vecky’s Bakery in Pembroke Pines.