Coffeestamp will open a third St. Louis location at 1228 Washington Ave late this summer, bringing single‑origin coffee and a downtown‑exclusive breakfast sandwich.

Maricopa County inspectors flagged Light Heart Coffee, The Stone and other Valley spots this week for handwashing, temperature and sanitizer lapses.

Golden Rule, from the Che Fico team, opens May 23 in Thrive City with mini‑martinis, retro snacks and a small walk‑in bar.

Crust Simply Italian opened in Peoria in March and is advancing a downtown Mesa location that was stalled by a developer bankruptcy, with more Valley growth expected in 2026.

A new Central Avenue spot, Crazy Burger, pairs smashburgers with Yemeni coffees and teas during a soft opening. Breakfast service starts at 8 a.m.

Segafredo L'Originale will close on June 21 after 26 years on Lincoln Road. The restaurant plans a free final celebration on the day of its last service.

Pioneer Press’s 2026 Patio Guide highlights 14 new Twin Cities patios, from CrowBar’s creekside cocktails to Alary’s revived back patio.

Sweet Laurel says it will not reopen its Pacific Palisades storefront and has closed a Santa Monica pickup window. The bakery will keep shipping nationwide as it shifts operations.

Atomic Cowboy agreed to pay $800,000 to about 700 servers after arbitration found alleged tip‑credit abuses; a Denver judge approved the settlement last Friday.

A Pioneertown-style honky-tonk on Wythe Ave mixes line dancing, live country acts and a mechanical bull with tacos and tequila.

The Pulao Company plans a mid‑June opening in Leander, centering its menu on pulao rice dishes plus chaat, falooda and a juice bar.

Chef Clay Conley’s Buccan opens May 22 on Miracle Mile with a full dining room, sandwich shop and sister sushi bar. The expansion brings a Michelin‑recommended Palm Beach favorite to Coral Gables.

A hidden speakeasy called the Farmer's Cellar is operating behind an Amoco in Lakeville, serving craft cocktails and elevated comfort food in a moody, Prohibition-style room.