A TDLR permit shows a 986‑sq‑ft Dutch Bros planned at 5005 Richmond Ave near the Galleria, a likely second inner‑loop Houston shop. Construction is listed through May 19, 2027.

Choice Brooklyn, a family‑run Clinton Hill cafe, opened a second outpost at 2040 Broadway last week, bringing house‑baked pastries and sandwiches to the Upper West Side.

Kaye's Pints & Scoops is opening The Scoop at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, taking over the former Sweet Magnolia stall and lining up local hires. The creamery says it will spotlight MidSouth ingredients.

T.Land Boba Tea Lounge is slated for 420 Citi Centre St in Winter Haven, according to plan-review paperwork and state business filings. The owners have not yet announced an opening date.

Liquor‑license paperwork suggests ForeLand Beer is eyeing a Lloyd District brewery at 240 N Broadway, listing hours and seating for a taproom. The filing follows the brewer’s return to Portland.

Conrad's Casual Dining will open its fifth Massachusetts location at The Village Shoppes in Canton, taking a 5,636-square-foot unit that most recently housed Nosh & Grog.

Pie Bar is opening a Westside Market cafe in West Midtown with slices, whole pies, take‑and‑bake savories and espresso. The shop is targeting a May debut and will offer order‑ahead pickup.

Deep Eddy will stop operating its Dripping Springs tasting room after July 31 and sublease the space as it refocuses events and marketing in Austin.

Mukja teased a vacant storefront on social and confirmed plans for its first Denver location. Owners say the exact address and opening details are expected next week.

Beyond Proof, a zero‑proof cocktail bar from Ten Tables' owner, opens April 7 at 597 Centre St in Jamaica Plain with Mediterranean small plates and a curated nonalcoholic cocktail program.

Waffle & Pancake House opens in Cordova on April 6 in the former Portales space. Town filings show Dunkin' drive‑thru projects moving through Arlington and other suburbs.

Belcaro's little Szechuan spot Noodle Express will close at the end of May as the landlord reclaims the site for redevelopment and the owners retire.

Jason Dady says Mexico Ceaty's long-awaited food hall at Shops at Rivercenter has been pushed back; staff are training and the team received a temporary certificate of occupancy.