Longtime Esquire bartender Stephan Mendez has taken ownership from Chris Hill, vowing to preserve the menu and the tavern’s historic 100-foot bar. The move keeps a River Walk landmark in local hands.

A beloved Venice corner store returns as Bodega and Palms, opening Wednesday with local vendors, coffee and soft-serve. Owners promise a neighborhood-first market.

Fedora chef Zach Robinson takes over St. Jardim next Monday for a one-night izakaya pop-up serving skewers, oysters and a sake-lees cheesecake.

Local roaster Illumine Coffee will take over the former Tea's Me Café on the near-north side, replacing a neighborhood staple that closed late last year.

San Diego’s The Taco Stand is listed as coming soon at 2958 Beverly Glen Circle, bringing Tijuana‑style tacos to Bel Air’s Glen Centre. No opening date yet.

Dany’s Supermarket filed permits to convert a former Dollar General at 221 Heathway Drive, bringing a full grocery option to Newell and Hidden Valley neighbors.

The Rice family opened a French Chew storefront at 400 Front Street, reviving the 1896 Cincinnati taffy with family-made bars, minis and new flavors.

A Quincy food truck born from backyard smoke is drawing summer crowds with brisket, ribs and smoked wings at local markets and beer gardens.

Six Dallas eateries showed roach activity during mid‑June inspections. City records list droppings, live roaches and other violations across 365 visits and several spots face re‑inspections.

A new farm-to-table restaurant, The Local Table, opened in Syosset with a seasonal dinner menu and a five-course tasting from Chef Isaac.

Leslie David Baker has co-opened a HoneyBaked Ham on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, offering sandwiches, family meals and catering with a grand opening this Saturday.

After 41 years on the Westbank, Terrytown Cafe announced it will close on July 8, 2026, after the building was sold and the lease was not renewed.

Graze Craze opened its first Wisconsin storefront at Brookfield’s Galleria West, offering charcuterie cups, picnic boxes and catering with pickup hours Monday–Saturday.