A beloved San Marcos sandwich shop has gone quiet after a mass staff exodus. Owners say new leadership, a deep clean and hiring are coming before a reopening.

Owner Ruta Kahate says unaffordable rent is forcing Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare to close its Walker's Point storefront on April 30. The business will keep catering and farmers‑market sales.

The Tivoli Student Union's Hawaiian-Korean kiosk s'ONO is going brick-and-mortar in Aurora this June, taking over the Golden Wok Hampden storefront.

Allday Pizza is opening a Northwest Hills location at 3720 FM 2222, bringing expanded indoor/outdoor seating, a full bar and hybrid counter/table service. The new outpost is expected in Summer 2026.

Chef Adam Gilbert and partner Chris Natale have reopened Fairway Tavern inside the Ewa Villages clubhouse, reviving a six‑year vacancy with plantation‑style plates and community pricing.

Mission Bagel opened a Pacific Beach storefront at 1344 Garnet Ave and quickly earned national attention, tying for Rising Star at BagelFest West.

A new roastery‑café opened Monday on Lake Road in Avon Lake, promising on‑site roasted beans, matcha, boba and farm‑to‑table breakfast items.

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.