Several customers reported worms in drive‑thru drinks at the Paddock Lake McDonald’s; county inspectors pulled the soda machine pending repairs and reinspection.

Brooksville Bagels has filed for local permits for a shop at 330 Ponce de Leon Blvd and owners say they’re aiming to open in a few months.

Rising beef costs are squeezing Cleveland burger menus. Some owners are weighing modest price hikes while diners shift to cheaper proteins.

James Trees' Bar Boheme in the Arts District introduces an $80 four-course prix‑fixe while keeping bar favorites like steak frites and a seafood tower.

John Arakaki’s St. Felix Sin City brings Hollywood polish, made‑to‑order cocktails and late‑night shareable plates to southwest Las Vegas.

Big L's Soul Food & Steakhouse moved from a food truck into a brick-and-mortar across from George Floyd Square, promising steadier hours and a community-centered menu.

Rise’n Roll opens in Zionsville Friday with a free‑donut giveaway for the first 100 customers, including larger prizes for the earliest arrivals.

Top Chef alum Jackson Kalb opens Ospi in the Dallas Design District Friday, bringing his California-style Italian menu to the former Meddlesome Moth space.

San Antonio boba shop Artea has registered a 3,148‑sq‑ft interior finish‑out at 21114 US‑281; state records list a June 1, 2026 start and an estimated November completion.

Say Coffee House has soft‑opened on Central Avenue, serving phin‑drip Vietnamese coffee, foam‑topped drinks and croffles ahead of a formal launch.

Gunny's Pub is moving into a Lincoln Park storefront with a tavern up front and a restaurant lounge in back, promising approachable drinks and 'upscale casual' food. The owner says a summer opening is planned.

Circle Bar — a Main Street staple since 1949 — is expected to reopen in May with upgraded sound and late-night weekend hours. The building sold late last year and a new operator is listed on a storefront notice.

Farrelli’s Pizza is converting The Claw into a party‑ready location in Enumclaw with a bar, private room and covered patio; the chain is aiming to open in late June.