Bristol Farms is quietly winning Angelenos with chef‑made prepared foods, a famed 6‑oz $4 cookie and smoothies from about $9 as it expands — a Hollywood store opens mid‑April.

Causwells debuts at Springline in Menlo Park on April 2 with a tableside martini cart, expanded cocktails and weekend brunch. The Marina favorite keeps its signature burger while stretching the menu.

Two Las Vegas chefs and Tamba joined the 2026 James Beard finalists, highlighting the city's growing national profile in dining. Winners will be revealed June 15 in Chicago.

Paris Baguette opened its first Northeast Florida café at St. Johns Town Center; the franchisee says more Jacksonville-area locations are planned.

Axel Oliva, 31, co‑founder of Leche de Tigre, has died. The Southtown restaurant announced a brief closure and a memorial is planned.

Hideaway Pizza is building a two-story, patio-equipped location at North Western and NW 178th, with work underway and a fall 2026 target for opening. The permit shows a roughly 7,000–8,000 sq ft building.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the ribbon‑cutting at The L Station Chophouse's Old Town opening and streamed the ceremony on X. The new steakhouse adds a West North Avenue destination.

The Greek — Eats & Sweets has opened in Mooresville, serving gyros, build‑your‑own bowls and Greek desserts rooted in family recipes. The spot offers pickup and delivery in the Lake Norman area.

Hold Out Brewing and Better Half have acquired Turnstile in North Austin. The neighborhood bar will keep its familiar look while adding Hold Out beers and Better Half pastries.

The Buffet at Luxor closed on March 30, 2025, shrinking the Las Vegas Strip's buffet scene as operators pivot toward food halls and higher‑margin dining.

A routine health inspection left Huskers Cafe with a 61U and a scheduled reinspection after inspectors flagged thawing, storage and sanitizer problems.

Sunrise Play Café opens in April at 204 St. Helens Ave. with a 1,400‑sq‑ft playscape, day passes, memberships and a cafe serving coffee, beer and mimosas.

Permit records and local job listings point to a new Insomnia Cookies at 2130 Ayrsley Town Blvd, suggesting a new Charlotte outpost is in the works.