Destination Downtown Food Hall in Cocoa Beach shut after roughly 10 months, leaving a vacant Atlantic Avenue storefront and raising questions about a planned Cape Canaveral expansion.

Republic Boot Company is converting a Hill Country castle into Republic Wine Castle — a winery, tasting rooms and boot boutique with a May grand opening weekend.

Dorset‑born Chococo has opened on the Upper East Side and will debut a Chocolate House at 500 Madison Avenue on May 2, offering gelato, pastries and tasting experiences.

Project LeanNation will open in Peoria this June, pairing grab‑and‑go meals with one‑on‑one coaching and body‑scan tracking.

Casa QC Bistro at QC New York has swapped buffet service for a full sit‑down Italian menu with robe‑friendly tables and skyline views.

Kajiken will take over the former Skillet storefront in Amazon’s Doppler building and aims to open this summer, bringing abura soba to Denny Triangle.

Southern Belle’s Pancake House purchased the former Dearborn’s building off U.S. Route 34 in Sandwich; the owner says the new breakfast-and-lunch spot could open in June.

Via Veneto Pizzarium opened near Liberty Park, serving Roman-style pizza al taglio with a three-day dough process and park-ready slices.

New York's American Cut plans a fall opening at 1625 I St NW in downtown D.C., joining a surge of new steakhouses. Expect modern steakhouse theatrics and shareable plates.

Shell Shack will open a 3,727‑sq‑ft South Arlington restaurant next Monday with a weeklong $7-per‑pound crawfish special and a full bar. The new outpost seats about 161 people.

A 21,000-square-foot event venue, The Seven opens April 17 in Ferndale with a visible show kitchen, large bars and high-end production for weddings and corporate events.

Pollo Primo filed neighborhood planning paperwork for a 3,060‑sq‑ft, 50‑seat space at 863 Ponce De Leon, signaling an expansion from its East Atlanta home.

Dan Kluger's Loring Place will serve its last meal on July 14, 2026, after nine and a half years. The team blamed rising costs and urged guests to visit in the months ahead.