A family-run RiNo diner famous for oversized cinnamon rolls and old-school hospitality got a TV spotlight this week, highlighting its role as a neighborhood anchor.

Feng Cha plans a 1,200‑sq‑ft boba teahouse at 13280 Northwest Freeway in Jersey Village; a TDLR filing lists a mid‑May start and early‑October finish. Selena Li Li is the listed tenant for the fall opening.

Smorgasburg will set up at Columbus Circle from May 14 to Sept. 19 with 25+ vendors, free entry and Thursday–Saturday hours for picnics and office lunches.

Billy Bones, a new food truck from owner Pavlo, is preparing to launch in Jacksonville Beach and will prep at Jax Kitchen in San Marco. The owner says fries will be on the first menu.

Tamale Boy is moving its Russell outpost to a North Williams storefront and plans to make the new space its HQ, with a mid‑May soft opening and market‑style drinks. Fans can expect Colibri‑inspired dishes and rotating specials.

Family-owned Mon Kou on Route 1 will shut its doors May 31, 2026, as the owners retire. The tiki-style spot will switch to bar and takeout service May 9 as it winds down.

Saroki's is opening its first Detroit shop inside Griswold Market & Spirits at 735 Griswold. The downtown store is scheduled to open Monday, May 4 and will offer pizza, chicken, carryout and delivery.

Plan-review paperwork suggests Tasty Creamery is lining up a second Jacksonville shop at West Side Plaza on Normandy Boulevard. The move would expand the Argyle parlor’s reach onto the west side.

Franklin Square's Carmela's reopened under family ownership this week, serving a throwback $2.40 pie and planning a grand opening on April 26.

An English-style pub opened in McKinney's Craig Ranch on March 17, offering fish and chips, dozens of beers on tap and regular live music. The venue joins a busy stretch of new dining and retail in the area.

A 35-year-old Daly City grocery quietly opened Kukje Bakery this week, offering coffee buns, almond croissants and a full espresso bar. The shop adds a low-key café to the neighborhood.

The Old Spaghetti Factory in Fairfield will close on Sunday, May 3, ending a 24-year run at its Gilmore Road location. The chain says the lease wasn’t renewed.

Pastry chef Courtney Bonning will open Oven Mitts Bakery on Lorain Road this summer, focusing on coffee, house-baked breakfast sandwiches and grab-and-go pastries.