Friends & Neighbors, a women-owned wine bar, is aiming to open in Bucktown by Labor Day 2026 with approachable pours, snacks, a community table and a founders' campaign.

Super Duper Cookie Co., the disco‑themed SMU‑area bakery that employed adults with disabilities, will close May 1 after two years; the owner cites unsustainable economics.

Ryan Ratino's Ox & Olive brings a 50-seat 'petite steakhouse' to Georgetown, pairing high-end beef with playful sides and martinis.

A new family-run brunch spot opened in Somers Market, mixing classic breakfast plates with global flavors. Early menu highlights include smoked-salmon benedict and shakshuka.

USDA and FAO data point to another uptick in grocery inflation; Detroiters could feel higher bills for staples and meat. Practical tips and local context follow.

Fort Worth’s Magnolia Wine Bar announced it will close and pour its final glasses on May 16. The Near Southside spot plans final weekend shows and farewell specials.

The Irish Spot opened in the former Crown & Anchor on Tropicana, pairing Irish pub food with big screens, a UNLV 'Rebel Room' upstairs and a small bank of gaming machines.

Bar Sella opened in the renovated Hyatt Union Square lobby, turning the hotel entry into a midcentury-inspired cocktail lounge with a tight menu of small plates.

Panicafe's Pine Market outpost in Montgomery serves medialunas, curated tea sets and light lunches in a tearoom-style space. Menu and reservations are available on the cafe's site.

A riverfront Sacramento restaurant received a yellow health placard after county inspectors found multiple problems, from unsafe food temperatures to missing hand-washing supplies.

Palu, a new Armenian bakery-cafe on Greenfield in Southfield, blends Armenian pastries, cheese-and-za'atar flatbreads and game-table seating for a neighborhood vibe.

Insomnia Cookies is opening its first downtown San Antonio bakery at 122 E Houston St. on April 25 with free cookies and late‑night delivery. The opening coincides with Fiesta.

CoCo's Cafe will close its Guadalupe Street location after 25 years, with a final day set for May 10, 2026. The family-owned boba shop will continue at its Research Boulevard outpost.