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.

Le Petit Chef’s projection-mapped dinner opened March 12 at Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton, pairing animated storytelling with multi-course menus from $49–$149.

CHNO Coffee announced a LoSo storefront after an abrupt closure; owner Carlea Recinos has signed a lease at Elan LoSo but an opening date is still TBA.

St. Tammany Parish says a retired wastewater plant is now being billed as the world’s largest crawfish boiler; officials say a deep clean and permits will come first.

Fat Buns Café and Hot Gyros have opened downtown Mount Vernon with housemade sandwiches, bao and gyro plates timed for tulip-season visitors.

The Smoke Pit opened a Lake Norman location in Mooresville at 328 W. Plaza Drive and sold out during a training-day rush, drawing lines before the 11 a.m. start.

Zero‑proof bottles are flying off shelves, but several L.A. sober‑only bars have closed. Owners say food, events and hybrid menus are the path to sustainability.

A new Petaluma lunch spot is drawing buzz for a half roast chicken rubbed in a 17‑spice Levantine blend.

Covington's Nacho Kat is opening its first New Orleans outpost on Calhoun Street with signature nacho platters and tacos. The Uptown site is listed as "coming soon."