Margez Grill House on Avenue M has shut after nearly three years, leaving a rare kosher steakhouse vacancy in Midwood.

Curry and Grill is planning a Shenandoah outpost in Research Forest Plaza; officials say an exact opening date hasn't been set. The new spot joins a busy restaurant strip.

A Somerville landmark diner closed since 2023 has won a CPA grant and local fundraising. Owner Nicole Bairos says repairs and a historic assessment are under way.

Dave's Hot Chicken will open a Terminal B counter at Logan this summer, taking over a small stall between gates B30–B36.

Sherman Library & Gardens tapped Hazeltine’s as its new restaurant; afternoon‑tea previews start this summer ahead of a late‑2027 opening. The venue will be managed by Tea House on Los Rios owner Damian Orozco.

Longtime Tonica staffer Shari Haley is opening Bob's Bakery inside Tonica Downtown, offering sweet and savory pies and weekend quiches with a mid‑June target.

Free Otaku Food Festival fills No Label Brewing in Katy with 100+ vendors, cosplay, sumo and a One Piece experience this weekend.

Exilio Latin Flair brings artisanal masa bases and coastal Latin flavors to Montrose’s Harlow District. The new Bari Hospitality spot serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

Etxe’s chefs signed a 10-year lease to build a permanent Basque steakhouse at Woodburn Exchange in East Walnut Hills, with a wood-fired hearth and seating for about 95–110. The move converts a popular residency into a full-time dining room.

University City’s Madis Coffee Roasters has pushed further into Center City with a third downtown café, expanding its roastery presence and quick‑service menu.

A mother‑daughter team opened Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience on Coolidge Street, offering themed rooms, prix‑fixe three‑tier teas and seasonal pastries. Early reaction has been positive and the shop was recently showcased by local TV.

AJ Tierney is opening House of Strays, a cocktail bar with a black-box theatre on Jackson Avenue that will donate part of proceeds to Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The venue aims to open in fall 2026.

Kuro has opened on Georgia Ave near Petworth as a 100-seat listening bar built around vintage speakers, vinyl nights and Japanese-inspired small plates and cocktails.