Family-run Hank's Coffee Station has opened on West Main in Franklin, serving specialty coffee and scratch-made pastries in a converted gas-station building.

Comadre Panadería and Paprika ATX landed spots on Texas Monthly's 25 Best New(ish) Taquerias list, bringing two local favorites into a statewide roundup of taco talent.

Ricee Sushi Express brings a pay-by-weight sushi counter to the Upper East Side, letting customers build trays priced at $23.99 per pound and sample premium nigiri.

Owner James Simelton plans to turn Culture Connects 707 into an all‑day spot — a café by day and comedy room by night — and has applied for licensing. No opening date has been set.

Royal Bagel is planning to open in Morgan Junction at 6045 California Ave SW, offering New York‑style bagels and schmear to‑go. The owner says the name honors Seattle sportswriter Royal Brougham and is targeting a late‑2026 opening.

Potbelly has opened Minnesota to franchising and is targeting the Twin Cities for a 15-plus shop roll-out, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.

Puff Coffee will reopen the longtime Stumptown Belmont location this July, returning founder Duane Sorenson to Sunnyside.

Santa Clarita’s Hanasaki Sushi is expanding to Porter Ranch, taking over a former sushi spot on Rinaldi Street with a targeted November opening. The team says it will recreate the original’s intimate, date‑night vibe.

University Heights' longtime Jack's Deli closed suddenly as owner Don Apel blamed rising meat costs and razor‑thin margins. The Cedar Road storefront is now shuttered.

Ajumama, chef Laura Lee’s beloved Korean‑American food truck, is closing after 14 years in Columbus.

El Pollo Loco has opened a Lakewood restaurant at 6441 W. Colfax Ave., its fourth Colorado location, joining earlier Denver and Arvada openings.

After seven years as a beloved East Austin truck, Cuantos Tacos is moving into a brick-and-mortar with an opening aimed for early next year.

Punk Noir opens June 2 in the Design District with a $295 20‑course tasting and a multi‑room, theatrical dining experience led by James Beard–winning chef RJ Cooper. A front lounge offers cheaper mini‑tasting options.