Asia Blake’s Matcha Mama has become Knoxville’s latest beverage craze, drawing long lines of up to 100 and repeated sellouts in its opening weeks.

Condado Tacos has closed its original Broad Ripple restaurant, the chain’s listings show, removing a familiar spot from Indy’s dining map.

Sip n' Smash — from the operators behind Talkin' Tacos — has opened at The Palms at Gate Parkway, bringing smash burgers, shakes and breakfast sandwiches to Jacksonville. Permits and state filings show the concept has been in the works since spring 2025.

Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality will open Rippers, a casual American counter focused on "ripper" hot dogs, in Clearwater’s restored Telephone Building.

Ella Coffeehouse will open its first franchised café in Boynton Beach on July 18, with free coffee for the first 100 guests and a limited-edition mug for early arrivals.

Rei Do Gado, a Gaslamp staple since 1999, will reopen next Tuesday after a $1M renovation and two-year closure. The relaunch includes new menu items and a VIP dining area.

Duro Hospitality’s Scilla will open July 17 at 8111 Douglas in Preston Center, serving Calabrian seafood, house pastas and wood‑grilled plates with valet service.

Sushinola Roll is expanding to a storefront across from Desert Sky Mall at 2495 N. 75th Ave., bringing its Mexican-style sushi to west Phoenix.

Tokyo-born Tonchin is heading to Columbus' Short North, with signs up at the former Mecha Noodle Bar. No official opening date has been announced.

Bagels & Co. will open its first Georgia cafe at Rambler Athens this fall, bringing Brooklyn‑style bagels, 25 schmears and La Colombe coffee to the UGA area.

A new River North cocktail bar pairs a low-lit downstairs menu with a reservation-only 40-seat loft that opens at 10pm and prioritizes slow sipping.

Italia Pizza Cafe is opening a second location in Olive Branch on July 24, bringing its 28‑inch “Big Mama” pie and a $100 eating challenge to Hacks Cross Road.

A Florida churrascaria has filed plans for a nearly 10,000‑sq‑ft Gulch restaurant at Modera McGavock with a proposed $2.5M buildout.