Chef Jordan and Alexis Ruiz have moved The Munch Factory into a larger Mid‑City Bienville space, bringing gumbo, Bayou Nachos and a big covered patio to a more visible neighborhood spot.

A neighborhood pizzeria with a 4.4-star rating and a monthly pest control contract got shut down by San Francisco health inspectors — because fresh rat droppings were found on the pizza prep surface, inside the deep fryer, and scattered across virtually every surface in the kitchen. This one's uncomfortable.

City inspectors closed Northside bar Rabbit's Got The Gun after finding it lacked food permits; owners say they’ll move events and keep the free-crawfish tradition alive.

Sue's Drive-In in Pierz will reopen next Wednesday, April 1, kicking off an early drive-in season. The Main Street stand is known for burgers, fresh onion rings and soft-serve.

Las Espadas, a rodizio-style Brazilian steakhouse, is slated to open in El Paso in summer 2026, promising tableside meat carving and a salad bar.

Texas Roadhouse is hiring about 250 workers for a new Cypress restaurant on West Road. Interviews run most days and applications are available on the company's careers site.

Soulman's filed to convert the former Whataburger at 938 W Main into a $300K, 2,797‑sq‑ft restaurant, with construction aiming to start March 30.

Big Jake's BBQ aims to open May 1 on Soutel Drive with pit-cooked ribs, sides and a drive-thru.

An all-you-can-eat wagyu restaurant called Wagyu House is coming to the Houston Galleria, promising tiered wagyu menus and tabletop grilling. No official opening date has been announced.

Jim Reeves and his family have retaken Big Jim’s Famous Steaks and are quietly testing menu tweaks and a possible rebrand at the Seminole Boulevard spot. Locals say the return leans into the restaurant’s old strengths while trying new ideas.

Shortwave Coffee has opened at 33 N. Sarah St. in the Central West End after a Feb. 14 soft opening. The Minneapolis‑born roaster is hiring and leaning on its 'receive and transmit' motto.

Chubby Cattle appears to have leased 8330 Mira Mesa Blvd — the former Red Lobster — and is expected to open later in 2026 with tabletop wagyu yakiniku and a membership program.

Truva, from owner Meliha Karahan, will open on The Sofia Hotel’s ground floor this spring with house‑made breads, a Turkish‑forward menu and a full bar. The renovated dining room seats about 145 and will offer breakfast and dinner.