Portland's Killer Burger will open its first Houston location in Sawyer Heights on May 6, bringing the Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon burger and craft beers. The chain is also running a 'Burgers for a Year' giveaway ahead of the opening.

After 60 years on Durham Road, Candlewyck — later rebranded The Wyck — has closed permanently after a health‑department inspection stalled its relaunch. The space is now leased to a new tenant.

A City of Las Vegas permit and a brief confirmation from the listed tenant show Swirl Twirl Soft Serve & Taiyaki is slated for Neonopolis' 450 Fremont Street suite this year.

Van Leeuwen signage is up at Two Liberty Center in Ballston and permits show interior work is underway, but the chain has not announced an opening date.

Halo Burger returns to its downtown Flint flagship Monday with a ribbon‑cutting, Boston Cooler glass giveaways and limited vintage merch.

A new taco spot opened April 24 in a former 1960s drive‑in on W. St. Paul Avenue. Owner Gerardo Hernandez brings his catering recipes to a compact dining room.

Little Pine, Cathy Sun’s new Lower East Side restaurant, leans on hearty Northeast Chinese cooking and a roomy 152‑seat dining room — but its liquor license faces Community Board limits.

The Green Collective will relaunch as Every Little Thing and take over Town Pump Provisions' eatery in Cherry Creek, opening June 1 after a short May build‑out.

The York Road outpost of Mr. Fries Man has closed after three years; Instagram and delivery apps show the Towson shop is offline.

Totum Market & Eatery is planning a flagship market-café at 1281 Ray Charles Blvd in Tampa’s Encore District, targeting an August 1 opening.

AJ Sankofa is turning his Optimist Hall stall into a four‑seat tasting counter, pairing inventive multi‑course plates with wine and showcasing dishes like lion’s mane and coffee‑roasted squash ravioli.

A patio-focused bar-and-grill called Hunter Road Country Club is taking shape beside Dos Gatos in New Braunfels, with construction visible and a "May" sign on its profile. The Katz brothers say it will be open to the public and flip from kolaches by day to drinks at night.

After five years, Hysteria Taphouse in Pasadena will close May 1, citing rising costs. Owners have listed the business for $60,000 and urged regulars to stop by.