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Local 10’s Dirty 30 flags Miami‑area eateries that racked up 30+ state inspection violations — from roaches and moldy ice to stop‑sale orders and temperature failures.
Mimi Garden opened a Spring outpost at 202 Sawdust Road, bringing its signature dumplings to the neighborhood and adding Peking duck and rotating specials.
Draft Day, the sports bar at 1130 Dublin Road near Grandview, has closed less than a year after opening. Local reporting says the property is now listed for $2M.
Iza Robata has opened a Humble location, bringing ramen, poke and boba to The Groves. The chain celebrated a Jan. 16 opening and early reviews praise the ramen.
An 80-year-old ice cream chain is opening at 3307 SE Reed Drive in Hillsboro with a ribbon-cutting April 17 and a grand opening April 18 — plus opening-week giveaways.
Dayton’s Chilli’s Wings & Fish is opening a third location at 3015 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, aiming for a June–July debut with wings, fried fish and group combos.
Lisa Kaye Bistro has closed its Vliet Street storefront; owner Lisa McKay is searching for a new location while continuing catering and youth programs.
A widely shared April 1 post imagined Chick‑fil‑A building a second store and mini overpass in its Glenwood Park lot. City permit records show no such filing as of April 1, 2026.
Dum N Grill soft-opened in Pearland last week with a halal-based menu of biryanis, kebabs and Irani chai. The new spot adds more South Asian choices to the suburb.
A San Francisco investment firm bought the Cain label and stock after the Glass Fire; the mountain estate is being sold separately while winemaker Chris Howell stays on.
TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Cafe has opened its first Charlotte shop in South End at 1930 Camden Avenue, pairing viral drinks with a social‑impact hiring model.
Former Padres slugger Adrian Gonzalez opened Tres Dos Tres in Chula Vista with a ribbon-cutting and a line of fans. Early guests received gift bags and signed baseballs.
Mason Starbird told the Sacramento Business Journal he's part of a group buying Old Ironsides, the decades‑old Sacramento bar and music venue.
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