Executive Chef Adam Fiscus has retooled the Central Park Boathouse with a continental summer menu and a rebuilt kitchen. New pastas, seafood and prix-fixe events are on offer lakeside.

A Las Vegas pizza legend has opened a slice‑first counter in the southwest valley, joining a wave of new by‑the‑slice concepts in the city. The shop offers walk‑up slices and whole pies.

Taqueria Taquito Express plans a Little Five Points spot at 1165 McLendon Ave NE, with a permit filed and the site listed as “coming soon.”

Liliha Bakery opened at Waikīkī Beach Walk last Friday, bringing its Coco Puffs, butter rolls and full diner menu to Lewers Street. The new outpost has indoor and outdoor seating.

Detroit’s long‑running Louisiana Creole Gumbo is serving from a new, larger Eastern Market storefront at 2830 Gratiot and will add dine‑in and new menu items later this year.

A Guadalajara-born cook has rolled Tacox Al Vapor into Reseda, serving steamed lengua and cabeza alongside familiar taco staples. The truck parks at Reseda & Saticoy with tacos priced around $3.50–$5.

Chipotle opened a Ballantyne outpost Wednesday and will open a Concord drive‑thru next Tuesday; each location is expected to add about 30 jobs in the Charlotte area.

Colossal Cupcakes will close its North Olmsted shop on July 26, ending the brand’s last retail presence after more than a decade. The move follows the 2020 damage to its downtown storefront.

Durango Cocina & Rooftop is expanding from Rancho Cucamonga to Topanga Village in Woodland Hills, taking over the former XOC Tequila Grill with an early‑2027 target. Owner Freddy Braidi is attached to the project as permitting moves forward.

Subtext will bring a bookstore-cafe-bar to downtown Atlanta, combining coffee and light bites by day with cocktails and a basement lounge by night.

A 'farewell' notice appeared on the doors of City Tavern & Table at VIA 57 West, which had opened roughly a year ago and had been marketed as a neighborhood tavern. Online listings still showed hours and reservations.

Nora Blú has opened in Mount Vernon, offering Mediterranean small plates, craft cocktails and a downstairs speakeasy across from the Meyerhoff.

A dance-studio pizzeria in Leon Valley pairs salsa nights with late-night pies and extended weekend hours.