Ebbe, the downtown Tampa restaurant from chef Ebbe Vollmer, earned a Michelin star and then saw several employees walk out this week, disrupting service at the high-end venue.

Miami-born Pura Vida has opened at 8720 West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, bringing avocado toast, açaí bowls and an all-day menu to Sunset Plaza.

A new Rocklin café is serving sand‑brewed Turkish coffee, simit and imported lokum. The tiny shop has quickly built local buzz.

Minari Market opens on Memorial Day with a self-serve ramen bar and shelves of Asian snacks and house-made onigiri.

Chef Jose Salazar has reopened downtown with a larger dining room and a seafood-forward menu that mixes old favorites with new seasonal plates.

Mr. Pan, a Latin bakery, is coming to Lakeview Plaza at 2312 Fortune Rd in Kissimmee. The owner confirmed the plan but did not give an opening date.

The Nook Cafe's Calhoun Road location has quietly shut after 13 years, with a note on the door thanking students, staff and alumni for years of support.

Chef Natasha Price’s Wilde's blends British comfort with California ingredients in a tiny Los Feliz dining room that also functions as a bakery by day and a wine‑forward spot by night.

Coffeestamp will open a third St. Louis location at 1228 Washington Ave late this summer, bringing single‑origin coffee and a downtown‑exclusive breakfast sandwich.

Maricopa County inspectors flagged Light Heart Coffee, The Stone and other Valley spots this week for handwashing, temperature and sanitizer lapses.

Golden Rule, from the Che Fico team, opens May 23 in Thrive City with mini‑martinis, retro snacks and a small walk‑in bar.

Crust Simply Italian opened in Peoria in March and is advancing a downtown Mesa location that was stalled by a developer bankruptcy, with more Valley growth expected in 2026.

A new Central Avenue spot, Crazy Burger, pairs smashburgers with Yemeni coffees and teas during a soft opening. Breakfast service starts at 8 a.m.