A Nashville restaurant tied to Pihakis Restaurant Group closed this week as liens and lawsuits totaling roughly $12–13M force closures across the South.

Dion's Pizza broke ground in Green Valley Ranch on a roughly 4,750‑sq‑ft restaurant slated to open this fall, with the chain planning to hire about 75 people.

Antidote opened during COVID and turned bold Sichuan flavors and shareable plates into a Williamsburg staple. The team has since opened a smaller Manhattan outpost and leans into catering and private events.

A Tulum‑inspired rooftop reopened in Shaw on May 5 with margaritas, DJs and a profit‑sharing ownership plan. The former El Techo space now carries a refreshed menu and team.

LA‑born Spitz has landed on Garnet Avenue. The Pacific Beach outpost blends doner wraps, bowls and a lively happy hour.

Pho Parish opened in Chalmette with classic pho, a house "parish sauce" and BYOB-friendly dine-in seating. Chef Nhat Nguyen leans on old-school broth technique and local roots.

HTeaO opened a second Georgetown location at 1015 Westinghouse and marked the arrival with a chamber ribbon‑cutting on April 30. The shop pours 20+ freshly brewed teas plus coffee and snacks.

San Diego’s Phil’s BBQ filed to convert the former Abuelo’s at 3440 W Chandler Blvd into its first Arizona restaurant; no opening date has been set. The application calls for a full interior and exterior overhaul of the 10,107‑square‑foot space.

Cheba Hut will open May 11 at 8871 W. Sura Lane in Greenfield’s 84South, bringing toasted subs, a full bar and late‑night hours to the strip.

Heartbutter, a Black- and woman-owned nonalcoholic bar, will preview its menu at pop-ups this summer starting June 25 at CHNO Coffee, with guests voting on signature drinks.

Giulia Italian Bakery is expanding to Alpharetta City Center this summer, bringing pastries, focaccia and gelato to downtown. The shop will be the brand’s fourth metro‑Atlanta location.

Bamburger opened a new Montgomery location on April 8, bringing smashburgers, beef‑tallow fries and hand‑spun shakes to Hwy. 105. The shop joins the chain’s Spring and Tomball spots.

Clermont's Cosa Nostra filed plans to open a second deli at 32 W Plant St in Winter Garden; filings show a tenant but no opening date yet.