Taj House has opened in Elizabeth, offering biryanis, tandoori specials, lunch rice bowls and a cocktail-forward drinks list. The new spot occupies the former Big Ben/Carpe Diem space.

Filiberto’s signage now marks the mission‑style Taco Bell at Hayden and McDowell in Scottsdale, replacing the retro location that closed in April 2025.

The White Oak Cottage in Lithia mixes dining and shopping under the oaks — and now it’s serving Afternoon Tea on select afternoons.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens its first Texas location in Plano this Friday with a ribbon-cutting, BOGO deals and giveaways.

Tadaima is preparing its fourth San Francisco shop at 113 Sacramento St., bringing its viral katsu sandos and matcha to the Financial District. Downtown workers can expect grab-and-go lunch options.

Dave’s Hot Chicken will open a 2,506‑sq‑ft Lynnwood shop east of Alderwood Mall on July 30, joining the chain’s Puget Sound expansion.

A pre-dawn blaze heavily damaged Pacific Rim on Hillview Street. Owner Veth Senenoi vows to rebuild as community donations top $100,000.

Il Forno Pizza has closed its Etna storefront on Butler Street after a short run, leaving the 376 Butler St. space vacant once again.

Condor quietly opened in St. Paul Square, offering low‑intervention wines and a short menu of snacky bites in a Marfa‑chic room.

A Portland brewery turned the U.S. National Bank building into a six‑week World Cup fan zone that organizers say brought thousands of fans downtown.

A.J. Chocolate House is franchising from its Winter Park flagship, pitching small downtown chocolate cafés with a $35K franchise fee and a multi-revenue model.

Anthony Badamo is opening a specialty sandwich shop and small Italian market next to his Dormont pizzeria. The spot will focus on sandwiches and curated pantry items.

Good Fortune, a Chinatown‑inspired cocktail bar, quietly opened on Franklin Street in April, bringing bold red interiors and a focused cocktail program to downtown Chapel Hill.