Himari is heading to Uptown Houston after filings showed Duckstache plans to convert a former Bank of America at 6414 San Felipe into a roughly 4,500‑sq‑ft restaurant.

The Great Greek will open at Hughes Center in May and in Centennial Hills by July, expanding its Las Vegas footprint to 10+ Valley locations.

Brooklyn's Fini Pizza opens its first out-of-state shop in Utah City on May 2, pairing slices with a new Fini Café and family-friendly opening-day events.

Chef Michael Schoen is opening Eugene Tavern in Chagrin Falls and Barbecue Gene in Collinwood, bringing his Tinman burger and a smokehouse plan to the region. Both restaurants will operate under the new Big Day Hospitality group.

A new tea room inside the Rialto Theatre in Tampa Heights has begun afternoon teas and will host a Kentucky Derby watch party on May 2 with a hat contest and $55 tickets.

The W Sports Bar will close its Detroit‑Shoreway outpost on May 3; owners say they’re exploring a downtown relocation near Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

B-Side Sound Bar opens May 1 in South End, replacing BackStage Lounge with vinyl-first DJs, Void speakers and a Mediterranean-Mexican small-plates menu.

Chef Jiwoo Choi’s Choi's blends Korean technique with San Diego ingredients in shareable plates and a $1 oyster happy hour steps from Petco Park.

South Florida’s Talkin' Tacos is planning a Brandon restaurant — its fourth in Tampa Bay — as the birria-focused chain keeps rolling into new suburbs. Local shoppers can expect the chain’s signature tacos and churros in the months ahead.

Bryan’s Mexican Grill and Bar is opening a 3,000‑sq‑ft Cottonwood Plaza location at 5420 Wiseman Rd, with state filings showing construction from April 16 to June 16, 2026.

Ruth’s Chris is moving from Severn Avenue to a 10,150‑sq‑ft space at Annapolis Town Center, with the Eastport spot slated to close ahead of a late‑fall 2026 opening.

London’s Signor Sassi has opened its first U.S. restaurant in Hallandale Beach, bringing signature pastas, steaks and a high‑glam dining room to Broward County.

The Tilford brothers’ LaPez Mod Mex replaces Session Taco in the CWE with wood‑fired, seafood‑forward Mexican and standout dishes like bacon‑fat lobster tacos.