A new Sichuan‑forward Chinese spot has opened on Virginia Parkway, serving mapo tofu, dumplings and Chinese‑American favorites. The restaurant lists delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Fantuan.

A brightly colored wine bar called Wine Darling is planned for the Crown Hotel in Pioneer Square, promising music nights and a temporary World Cup pop-up this June.

The Faidley family’s long‑delayed Catonsville restaurant begins a reservations‑only soft opening, bringing its jumbo lump crab‑cake legacy and a new event space to 720 Frederick Road.

A Star‑Telegram roundup of April inspections found two failing Dallas scores and roaches flagged at multiple eateries. Re‑inspections are now pending.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice opened March 31 at 150 Heroes Memorial Drive in Kyle, bringing jelati, soft-serve and more than 40 rotating flavors to the area.

Finders Coffee is opening a South End shop at 1617 S Tryon this summer, focused on espresso, matcha and a four‑ingredient Basque‑style cheesecake. Soft and grand opening dates are targeted for mid‑July and mid‑August.

Washington, D.C.-born cafe Toastique has filed permits for new Dallas and Beaumont locations as the chain continues its franchise-driven Texas rollout. Construction timelines are listed in recent filings but no official opening dates have been announced.

Naked Tomato, Eyal Shani's new Israeli-style spot, will open May 14 at Moxy South Beach with skewers, mezze and open-fire cooking.

Chad Carey’s Empty Stomach group has opened Bar Bamboosh on Houston Street, serving natural wines and tapas-style small plates in a compact, late-night-friendly space.

Aki's BreadHaus will take over the Trailhead Cafe this spring, bringing bakery goods, coffee and year‑round service to Theodore Wirth Park.

Waffle House is building a third Jonesboro spot on East Johnson Avenue near NEA Baptist; signage is up and the 24‑hour diner is meant to serve hospital staff and visitors.

Michigan‑born Qahwah House will open its first Philadelphia café in Old City this May. The Yemeni coffee chain says the shop will bring traditional Yemeni brews, chai and pastries to 224 Market Street.

The Roux Kitchen & Cocktails has filed to open at 537 Edgewood Ave SE in Old Fourth Ward, listing about 150 seats and an on-premises alcohol license.