Urban Kitchen Group has leased nearly 5,000 sq ft in Bankers Hill for an all-day restaurant, aiming for a late‑2027 opening. The space is in the Manchester Financial building at 2550 Fifth Ave.

A bright-blue roaster in Pioneer Square is winning converts with balanced, shareable pour-overs and a tiny weekday counter. Expect Kenyan filter brews and bakery pastries.

Legacy Smokehouse in Old Hilliard will close on May 31 after nearly a decade on Main Street. The Business First report confirms the last day and points readers to the restaurant’s site for contact details.

Koishi Ramen & Sushi Bar opened last Monday in Prosper with tonkotsu and shoyu ramen plus sushi. The Preston Road spot lists pan-fried dumplings and bang bang shrimp among its highlights.

Fish & Bird, the Shattuck Avenue izakaya, will serve its last meal on June 14 as owner Yoshika Hedberg steps back after six-and-a-half years.

A complaint made public May 19 says Gene & Georgetti alleges SSP America used its name to win a Midway concession, then failed to honor licensing and quality commitments.

JapaCurry has taken over the former Naglee Park Garage space in downtown San Jose as a new American‑Japanese bistro prepares to open. The swap brings curry bowls to a well‑known neighborhood spot.

Yelp Elite reviewers put Little Miss BBQ-University at No. 1 on the Top 100 BBQ list, highlighting Phoenix’s growing barbecue scene and long lines for brisket.

Buttermilk Eatery plans to open a Grand Central location this summer, taking over the former Urban Brew & BBQ at 2601 Central Avenue.

Cleveland’s zoning board approved variances for a karaoke café at 5011 Clark Ave, owners plan Saturday karaoke nights and Friday performance programming.

A Tallmadge drive‑thru is serving Hawaiian comfort plates — mochiko chicken, Spam fried rice and macaroni salad — to the Akron area.

Zaxby's is taking over the former Dairy Queen at Golden Ring Shopping Center and will open next Monday with seating for 81 and about 30–40 new jobs. A ribbon cutting is planned in June.

Luna Bakery & Café will open at Brecksville's Valor Acres this fall, bringing pastries, crêpes and catering to the new mixed‑use campus.