Jean‑Marie Josselin's Rustica has opened in Silverleaf Commons, pairing Pacific-influenced fusion cooking with seafood-forward small plates and a modern cocktail program. The spot aims to make elevated flavors approachable for neighborhood diners.

Ojos Negros, a Mexican-leaning restaurant led by Rafael Ramirez, filed to open at 5959 Winchester Road; a certificate of occupancy is under review.

After 11 years in Midtown, Jolly Pumpkin has closed its Detroit taproom. The brewery thanked patrons and said it hopes to return but gave no timeline.

Framingham Baking Co. closed on March 29 after 109 years, as customers lined up for its signature tray pizza and the family said no successor was found.

Four of San Francisco's buzziest new restaurants just got the Michelin nod — and they couldn't be more different from each other. A $248 tasting menu in Dogpatch, a solo live-fire chef in Glen Park, a Filipino jewel box near Union Square, and a British pub where the Scotch egg is already a local legend.

Laurent Tourondel has opened Terra Grill in Northern Liberties next to Scusi Pizza. The wood‑fired menu mixes steaks, seafood and surprising small plates.

Rising aluminum costs and tariffs are forcing Colorado brewers to delay canning and rethink suppliers. Margins and expansion plans are under pressure statewide.

Franchise veterans are opening Boost Coffee & Energy this spring — a compact dual‑lane drive‑thru that pairs fresh‑roasted coffee with cleaner energy drinks.

A Sacramento fried‑chicken chain has quietly relaunched under the KiKai’s Chicken & More name after last August’s restructuring; operators are rolling out the brand in local markets.

Norma’s will take over the former Blue 82 at 82 N. Pearl, bringing a low-key bar with pressed sandwiches and six to eight draft lines to downtown Albany. The owners are targeting an August/September 2026 opening.

Good Day Sacramento’s Bella visited a new Fairfield coffee counter serving acai bowls, matcha lattes and waffles from a walk‑up and drive‑through window.

Hawaii Foodie Con & Spring Expo fills the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this weekend with 200+ vendors, $7 tasting plates and a Saturday hot‑sauce showdown.

Chef Danny Serfer announced the closure of Edgewater’s Mignonette on Saturday, ending a nearly 12‑year run for the oyster bar. Regulars and critics had long praised its raw bar and quiet charm.