Koyo Hand Roll Bar has filed permits for a 1,218-sq-ft buildout at 1835 N. Shepherd Drive in the Heights, with construction slated to finish in July. The chef-driven concept debuted in Webster in 2025.

Twelve29 Lounge opened in South Milwaukee with a county-backed renovation, offering crafted mocktails, cocktails and event space in a woman-owned venue.

Cobra Clutch, a froth-forward cocktail bar, is headed to Las Vegas' Arts District at 1201 S Main this spring; the team has already begun hiring.

Weatherford’s Major Perk is expanding to Fort Worth with a Cherry Lane shop that will include dine-in, drive-thru and a kids’ play area.

Tragos Amargos, a hi‑fi listening bar tucked behind Taquerías Carnalito, has opened in the CBD with mezcal cocktails, curated records and a Mexico‑meets‑Louisiana menu.

A new Turkish restaurant, Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine, is coming to Rocklin and is teasing classic Istanbul meze, kebabs and housemade desserts ahead of a yet‑to‑be‑announced opening.

The Rutledge closed in late April and its 15,626‑sf Four Seasons ground‑floor space is now listed for about $16.5M. Owners say staff were offered roles at their other restaurants.

Permit records show No Diggity, a new café from local operator Mazen Baltagi, is converting a Bell Street space with a $250K interior renovation and aims for a summer opening.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened a food-court counter at Ala Moana Center on Friday, complete with a lion dance, giveaways and a grand-opening discount. The Honolulu-born chain is adding a visible presence inside the mall.

A new bar from the team behind Tryst is headed to North Alamo Street, promising tiki-inspired cocktails, brick-oven pizza and 29 screens aimed at playoff crowds.

Danny Meyer’s Daily Provisions is opening a Back Bay café at 501 Boylston, aiming for a fall 2026 debut. The spot will join Harvard Square and a planned Seaport location.

After closing her downtown Dallas spot, Andrea Hermosillo opened Joy Café in Sunnyvale, serving house-baked bread, Mexican-inspired brunch and in-house roasted coffee. Grand opening is June 6.

Agave Azul owner Juan Rios plans Naya Comida + Barrita at Maitland’s Trelago Market, a wood‑fire Mexican spot promising nixtamal tortillas and agave‑forward cocktails.