El Patio has opened a second Rockville location at Traville Village Center, bringing its bakery, market and parrillada grill closer to North Potomac neighborhoods.

Beaumont’s is returning to Lincoln Park as a 200‑seat tavern with an upstairs steakhouse after a near‑total, multi‑year restoration.

After a decade on Hennepin, Red Cow's Uptown restaurant will close June 1 when its lease expires. Staff will be offered roles at other Red Cow and Red Rabbit locations.

Oklava Café is set to take over the vacant coffee counter at Saluhall, the IKEA‑anchored food hall on Market Street. Owners say the Turkish‑style menu and a loyal Palo Alto following could help revive a struggling hall.

Zio Al's, the late‑night pizza chain, is headed to Metropark Square in Shenandoah. The chain will occupy a former jewelry storefront; opening date is TBD.

Foxtail Coffee is opening a Horizon West shop at 7263 Avalon Road in Winter Garden; no opening date has been announced. Expect espresso drinks, cold brew and breakfast items.

Commonwealth unveiled a top-to-bottom redesign that refreshes its main bar, rooftop and hidden Laundry Room with restored stained glass, vintage seating and a new cocktail program.

A new analysis finds a Memorial Day cookout for eight costs about $81.92 in Jacksonville, ranking the metro among the nation’s priciest because beef and beer costs are high.

Hybrid schedules and a softer economy have thinned Detroit's weekday lunch crowds, forcing restaurants to rethink noon service. Operators are trimming hours and chasing catering and takeout.

Carolina Smash Truck announced it will close on May 23 after nine years on the road. The owners thanked fans in an Instagram farewell and left a final weekend for last orders.

Plans would convert a 1905 Kerns triplex at 2953 NE Glisan into Massalia Books & Cafe; city permits, an appeal record and a county health‑plan review are in the files.

Blackstone recalled three lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported; check lot codes and follow FDA guidance.

A compact Mt. Lookout parlor from the Delwood team is serving New York‑style slices, 12‑ and 18‑inch pies, soft‑serve and a tight cocktail list. The menu leans classic and shareable in a room built for quick service and date nights.