Istanbul Hawaii rolled out luxury spring dishes while Taco Rice opened a Kalākaua takeout window. Fancy French Cakes is taking online preorders for classic pastries.

Rocco’s Sports & Rec, the New York–born sports bar, opens in the Seaport April 23 with a sneak preview April 17 and a menu that leans upscale.

Sweetgreen is coming to Plaza Midwood, listed as "coming soon" at 1710 Commonwealth Ave. The move grows the chain's Charlotte footprint and joins new tenants at The Commonwealth.

Charlestown’s Mister Q Cafe is opening a second location on Western Avenue in Cambridge, adding indoor and outdoor seating and extending service later into the evening.

Little Italy's Crave is opening a second location in Baltimore County after rebranding from Waffle-Licious in 2025.

Kenji Kazoku, from the team behind Kenji Omakase, opens April 29 in Old Metairie with Toyosu-sourced fish, dry-aged fare and charcoal-grilled wagyu.

Comedian Ali Siddiq and daughter Jaden Gaines have bought Rado Market in Third Ward; Gaines will run the kitchen and the pair plan community programming while keeping the market’s neighborhood focus.

Greenbush Brewing Co. in Sawyer has closed after about 15 years. The taproom long served Warren Dunes visitors and regional beer fans.

Luna Coffee Co. replaced Urban Mocca at a North Plano Road storefront and now pours flavored coffees alongside cinnamon rolls, sticky buns and donuts. The change was confirmed by the owner and reported locally.

Chick‑fil‑A’s new Mt. Auburn location is under construction but now expected to open this fall, months after city planning had targeted a February debut. The delay renews traffic and walkability concerns around E. McMillan and Highland.

Marcel, the Roman and Williams–designed restaurant at Sotheby’s Breuer, opens this Thursday with a continental menu, patisserie counter and access to the auction house’s wine cellar.

A new Riverside coffee shop called Cafecito plans to serve premium Japanese matcha and locally roasted coffee as it aims to boost daytime activity on King Street.

Genna Rae’s Wings & More, a Whittier staple for island‑inspired wings and the Big Papa burger, has closed after roughly a decade. The takeout counter served its last customers on Saturday.