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.

The EAST by Trap Kitchen opened in Portland’s Central Eastside, blending cart‑era favorites and a seven‑course Chef’s Counter with neighborhood programming.

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.

Chef Andrew Gorski's William Fine Sandwich Shop & Cold Creamery is coming to 140 Lear Road in Avon Lake with artisan sandwiches and housemade hard-pack ice cream.

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

Nobu will open its first Pacific Northwest restaurant at Avenue Bellevue and rebrand the complex’s residences, adding a high‑end dining and real‑estate anchor to downtown Bellevue.

Jake Norris launched the Curated Barrel Project with a seven-year bourbon and an $800 membership that guarantees eight cask-finished releases and exclusive dinners.

Upland Hospitality has taken over Sangrita Grill & Cantina in Fishers and tapped Josh Ratliff to overhaul the menu and build an expanded tequila program.

Utah drink chain Swig is opening a drive‑thru along SH 130 in Hutto; the company confirmed the site but hasn't set a firm opening date.

Overall staples in the DMV are mostly steady, but branded eggs, some meats and berries are pushing certain carts much higher. Store and brand choices still drive big gaps at checkout.

Snooze opened a new Arbor Trails location on May 22, bringing omelettes, multiple Benedicts, pancakes and full coffee-and-cocktail service to Southwest Austin. The shop lists online ordering and a waitlist.

A $3.25M permanent farmers market opens in Portage this week, bringing covered pavilions, built-in power and room for about 50 vendors next to the Zhang Senior Center.

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.