Romy, a 50‑seat neighborhood steakhouse from Cobi Levy, is slated for the former Little Prince at 199 Prince St. The concept will focus on raw bar, premium steaks and late‑night service.

A bungalow on The Plaza is baking focaccia and churning out fresh pastas, sauces and ready-to-heat lasagnas that make weeknight dinners simple. Owner-chef Kristiana Perini runs the open kitchen and updates the menu weekly.

Açai Express filed permits for a Design District shop at 3900 Biscayne Blvd. The Puerto Rico–born chain and local operators say no opening date has been set.

San Antonios Chama Gacha confirmed plans to open in Katy, taking over the Doneraki/Fuego y Mar space at 24205 Katy Freeway. The chain has not announced an opening date.

Lakeside Social will bring bars, rotating food vendors and live events to Viera Town Center this June. The open-air venue aims to be a year-round community hub.

Levant BBQ filed a permit to open in Sugar Land Town Square, bringing its Levantine‑meets‑Texas barbecue a short drive from the Houston flagship.

Wioletta’s Polish Kitchen will close after about six months in Oak Creek; owners cite staffing and cost pressures and say their Wioletta’s market will remain open.

Chick‑fil‑A’s new Centre City drive‑thru opened at 515 W. 13th Ave. on April 9, bringing an estimated 85 jobs and a $25,000 donation to Feeding San Diego.

Mimo Bake Studio, opened by two Bay Area moms, brings Brazilian cheese bread, tapioca sandwiches and açaí bowls to Rancho Cordova.

Tai Er has quietly soft‑opened a second Bay Area restaurant at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, bringing its famous suan cai yu to the mall and a pair of Valley Fair‑exclusive dishes.

Pita Inn will open its first Chicago restaurant in Six Corners as part of a redevelopment that also brings Burlington and Wells Fargo to the former Sears Auto Center.

Coast Thai-Way, from Mekong co-owner Stella Bayphouthongkham, will open in Leucadia early summer 2026 with a seafood-forward Lao-Thai menu.

Chantelle and Crystal Godinez opened Carne y Hueso in North Park, anchoring The Waldorf with ancestral Mexican dishes and imported chiles from Oaxaca.