Maria Isabel is the Dalida chefs’ compact Cal‑Mex casita in Lower Pacific Heights, pairing nixtamalized masa and coastal Guerrero plates with an adventurous drinks list.

A former Glendale doughnut shop is now Yerord Mas, where a viral basturma brisket pita anchors a compact, ambitious Armenian menu. The sandwich blends smoke, spice and tradition.

A 23‑item survey of Kroger, Food City, Publix and Walmart found big price swings on chicken, rice and frozen items across Knoxville this week.

Sinfull Sweets is set to open inside T‑Mobile Arena, bringing Sinfull Brownies' indulgent desserts to concerts and games. County filings show a pending business license and an expected pre‑summer launch.

Maricopa County inspection logs show handwashing lapses, unsafe temperatures and odd storage like sugar in trash bags; a Chandler sandwich shop logged seven major violations.

Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening its first downtown Houston outpost at 609 Main with a soft opening May 7 and a grand opening Monday featuring freebies for early guests.

Chulla's Cafe opened a Rocklin outpost at 6220 Stanford Ranch Road, moving from a North Highlands storefront and joining Whitney Ranch's growing retail lineup.

A Tennessee health inspection left Edessa Restaurant with a 74 after inspectors found raw beef stored over yogurt, missing hand‑washing supplies and damaged kitchen surfaces.

Metro Pizza is opening a slice-first Sliceteria at The Bend this summer. The new shop will join a fast-growing lineup on Sunset Road in the Southwest Valley.

A new Latin café on Grand Avenue pairs a colorful mural and patio with horchata lattes, breakfast sandwiches and tacos. Owner Melina Ruan Serrano draws on Mexican, Guatemalan and Salvadoran recipes.

White Castle opened a new Kissimmee Castle and has Daytona and St. Augustine plans — but the chain hasn’t announced a Tampa Bay site yet.

Dairi-O is planning a Sanford location at 127 Marketplace Drive with a fall 2026 target. The outparcel next to CVS will include a drive‑thru and the chain’s full menu.

A family-run Somali cafe built from pop-ups is setting up shop in Renton, promising Somali tea, pastries and a gathering space. Owners hope to open as soon as June.