Mission Coffee will open a University District café May 4, expanding its roastery’s reach to the Ohio State campus. The new outpost joins its Short North and South High sites.

City officials joined the new owner, Rob Fassenfeld, at a downtown McDonald's grand re-opening that the city shared in photos. The event signals another small vote of confidence for the central business district.

Chef Aaron Phillips has parted ways with Atlanta’s one‑Michelin‑starred Lazy Betty; the restaurant now lists Austin Goetzman as executive chef.

After years at markets and pop-ups, Meze Table opened a storefront at 3437 S. Morgan in Bridgeport, selling Greek mezes, pantry goods and items from local makers.

Laud Shawarma has opened a counter at Takoma Eats in northwest Washington. The Nigerian‑style shawarmas and Agege bread are now available for pickup and catering.

Lakeview’s Amici-Chicago will close as owner Alfio Sciacca retires after nearly 40 years, despite a viral spotlight from TikTok critic Keith Lee and a brief sales surge.

Smish Smash, a former Oakland pop‑up now at Saluhall, landed on Food & Wine’s list of top new burger spots after inventive specials like the Dac Biet and Mk’Rib. The owners say the mention feels surreal even as they wait to see if it brings more traffic to the downtown stall.

Clementina opened in the Inner Richmond as San Francisco’s first fully gluten‑free Italian restaurant. The Montesacro team says the menu aims to be neighborhood‑friendly while being celiac‑safe.

Matthew Bounds is opening Neighbors Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport this May, promising viral recipes, small plates and a Sunday Social series.

Chef Jernard's Cornbread & Butter is set to open in Grayson over Mother's Day weekend with an elevated Southern brunch‑and‑dinner menu.

New York’s Tipsy Scoop opens May 9 in Rittenhouse, serving liquor‑infused scoops, sundaes and cocktails at 119 S. 18th St. Swag and a grand‑opening party are planned.

Aura, a new restaurant/pub/event hall, has filed for a certificate of occupancy to take over a 3,200‑sq‑ft suite on Winchester Road; the application is under review.

William Chris filed state plans to convert a Main Street storefront into a roughly 5,000‑sqft Fredericksburg tasting room. The Hye winery’s downtown push is slated to begin this May with work targeting late‑August completion.