Bangalore Blues on Solano Avenue has added an $80 tasting menu that pairs Pochys staples with Karnataka specialties. The dinner set sits alongside the restaurant’s a la carte offerings.

Ballard’s Shingletown Saloon will close April 25 after 11 years, management says. The venue leaves behind line‑dancing nights, cheap drinks and 10 marriages.

Pizza Factory is joining Folsom Village shopping center, taking the Suite 12A space once home to a martial-arts studio. No opening date has been announced.

DQ Hawaiian BBQ is opening at 7423 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael with a tentative soft opening next weekend and family‑friendly dine‑in and takeout.

Caramba, a Spanish tapas concept from local restaurateur German Carlucci, is set to take over 411 Main St in Pleasanton and is targeting a late‑May opening. The small spot will focus on shareable plates and a wine program.

Bubba’s 33 is converting the former Red Lobster at The Shops at Northfield in Denver. Construction is underway but no opening date has been set.

Sedona's Berry Divine Acai Bowls signed a lease to open at GSQ and is slated for a fall 2026 debut, joining a growing roster of restaurants in downtown Goodyear.

The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission advanced a Dutch Bros site plan in Lakeland. The proposal now moves to the city board for final approval and permits.

A viral TikTok accused Robertos CEO of backing MAGA, prompting boycott calls and a Nevada Instagram response that stressed franchise independence. The chain says its Latino-owned and operates in multiple states.

Pinky’s, an Americana-style sports grill, will open June 1 at 810 N. Second St., replacing Angel’s Trumpet with affordable wings, 10 taps and games.

A new Arcadia spot from In Good Spirits Hospitality and Queen Creek Olive Mill will combine a market, a Flour Lab for fresh pastas and a cocktail bar later in 2026.

ProteinHouse will open its newest North Phoenix location on April 25, 2026 at 5310 E High St, bringing patio seating, a to-go window and app rewards.

Urban Egg filed for a 4,430‑sq‑ft tenant improvement at 7600 Burnet Rd, with a $400K renovation scheduled through December 2026.