Keith Lee is waiving food vendor fees at his May Familee Day festival in New Orleans, opening the event to small local restaurants while bringing national acts to the lakefront.

Ruby Rodeo soft‑opened on the Denton Square and will celebrate a live‑music grand opening next Friday, bringing cocktails and small plates to downtown nightlife.

Yummy Pizza at 709 O'Farrell was ordered closed after inspectors found live and dead cockroaches and multiple health-code failures. The permit is suspended pending pest-control paperwork and a reinspection.

A retooled Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival runs April 9–12 with a new Fork + Fire event and a statewide Taste Of Texas showcase. Several early-access tickets have already sold out.

Jamaica Pon Di Road filed TDLR plans for a 4,290-sf buildout at 3434 FM 1092 in the Township, targeting May construction and a summer opening.

Reese Bros Barbecue will open a satellite inside John T. Floore Country Store in Helotes next Friday, debuting the outpost the same night as a Sammy Arriaga concert. The sibling‑run spot will bring its Central Texas smoked meats with Mexican‑influenced sides to the historic dance hall.

Luna Roja opened April 2 in downtown Dallas, pairing regional Mexican shareables with a monthly TacoKase tasting and a 50‑plus tequila program.

Gather Bakehouse will close after service next Sunday after an "irreparable" boiler leak. The Bay View shop will sell inventory through that date and serve one last Sunday hot ham and rolls.

The MICHELIN Guide included Felicia Suzanne’s in its Iconic Foods of the American South roundup, spotlighting the restaurant’s fried green tomatoes and South Main comeback.

Frenchy's Chicken will move into the former Oh My Tea at 1909 N. Main in Pearland; an official opening date has not been posted. The Houston chain's menu and footprint make it a notable addition to the strip.

Ricky's opens in Parkridge with kitschy, nostalgic décor, a full bar and Lil Ricky's food truck serving smash burgers, truffle fries and cocktails.

The Rockwell, a Fells Point staple, will close later this spring after more than a decade in business. The announcement followed the owners opening a new bar nearby.

Trasca & Co Eatery will close April 13 after 11 years. Owner Sara Frasca will focus on her consulting business and is hosting a public farewell on April 11.