The Pappas family’s Yiayia’s Greek Kitchen scored a rare four‑star review from the Houston Chronicle for standout lamb chops, seafood plates and a lively dining room.

Sharigato, a 24-seat hand-roll sushi bar by chef Shari Lynne Robins, is set to open at The Joinery in Optimist Park, serving made‑to‑order hand rolls and Japanese‑inspired drinks.

Platypus Brewing will close its Washington Avenue taproom on May 31; owners say the lease is ending and teased a new 'next chapter' that will include beer.

Blake Shelton announced a 37,000‑sq‑ft Ole Red at the Fieldhouse District next to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with a planned late‑2027 opening.

Family-run Crimson Dragon Cafe opened at CityLine in Richardson, serving Grandma’s egg rolls, pad Thai and $12 lunch specials.

Kingston Cravinz, a 7,000‑sq‑ft Jamaican restaurant and event space from Liquid Gardens owner Kim Harris, is planned for Slidell with jerk, oxtails and live acts. Opening is tentatively set for early summer.

Heong Soon Park’s Sea’d In will open in Chophouse Row the first week of July, centering on dry‑aged fish finished over a custom wood‑fired grill. The project blends Asian techniques with an open‑fire approach.

Hospitality consultant Justin Audibert plans to open All Day at Parc Lafayette, offering espresso service, a diverse menu and a full cocktail program with a tentative late-May debut.

Lansdowne has moved out of its prix-fixe pop-up format and into a Slabtown dining room, offering tasting menus and an expanded bar program under Chef Martin Pfeifer.

Three new Jeremiah's Italian Ice locations have opened in Roswell, Mableton and Buford, with local franchisees promising community outreach and grand-opening events.

A new wave of independent spots — from pinball pizza to Eritrean-Ethiopian fare — is reshaping Oakland Park's Culinary Arts District.

Inspection summaries show bare‑hand contact and soiled equipment at Romulus eateries, though many problems were corrected on site. County forms are public.

Chef Stefan Bowers will open Mayday, a seafood-forward sandwich pop-up at Merci Jones on May 17. The limited-run events will tease a 12-sandwich menu across four months.