Leasing paperwork shows Lao Hu Tong Dumpling House is lined up to take over the former Romano's Macaroni Grill on Douglas Boulevard. The move would bring soup dumplings and pan‑fried specialties to Rocky Ridge Town Center.

Wingstop opened its third Frisco location April 7 at 11025 Preston Road, expanding the chain's footprint in northwest Frisco.

Portland’s Slide Inn, a Buckman mainstay and occasional Portlandia backdrop, will close on May 10 after a 32‑year run under owners Eugen and Lenor Bingham. Final services include a Mother’s Day buffet.

MGM Grand’s buffet will end service on May 31, 2026, shrinking the Strip’s buffet roster and underscoring a shift toward food halls and branded restaurants.

Murals of Marty, Doc and a DeLorean cropped up on West Magnolia — but the Marty's restaurant they promised never opened. Locals point to rent trouble and a landlord lockout.

Team Market Group revealed Eastwood, a live‑fire restaurant planned for 1024 N. Mills Ave in Mills 50. Early images show meats over open flames; no opening date yet.

A neighborhood coffee spot and a hotel brasserie joined Tampa Bay's dining scene this week, offering dessertlike lattes in St. Pete and coastal plates in Rocky Point.

Pups Pub will convert a former auto shop in downtown Clermont into a dog‑friendly sports bar with off‑leash play, VIP memberships and 21+ entry. Permits are filed and pre‑sales are open.

Tree House Brewing has filed to convert the former 'Cheers' space at Faneuil Hall into a brewery, distillery and beer garden, with state approval still pending. The proposal would repurpose one of Quincy Market’s most visible storefronts.

Camille Whitworth’s Baroness on Baronne pairs craft cocktails and sharable small plates with hands-on mixology classes in downtown New Orleans.

Michael’s St. Augustine marked its 20th year and picked up a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence after relocating to the Hyatt Place in Vilano Beach. The move expanded the restaurant’s wine library and tasting options.

Savannah's Hop Atomica broke ground in Richmond Hill's Heartwood on April 15, with a projected early‑2027 opening and longtime regulars set to run the new outpost.

A new Columbus cat cafe opened this week at Westhill Shopping Center, pairing coffee with on-site rescue adoptions through a partnership with the Bartholomew County Humane Society.