Dean Pashalis9 new Eastern Mediterranean spot, Dear Margo, opens March 25 at 961 Lexington with laffa, shareable mezze and skewers.

Ariete Hospitality Group has acquired Hoy Como Ayer in Little Havana; weekend salsa nights will continue while the group rethinks La Sala and ramps up hospitality.

Mestiza Steakhouse is set to replace Gianni’s longtime Union Street home in downtown Concord while Gianni’s has relocated to Gibson Mill. The incoming spot promises steaks and classic sides.

Nick and Marissa Sowers have opened Agrodolce Provisions at 1016 Bryant St., turning a former Henry’s Hunan into a mini marketplace for pasta, wine and frozen provisions.

The Cold Stone on Pico got hit with a major vermin violation, earned a "C" grade, then passed four consecutive clean reinspections — and 12 days later inspectors shut it down for vermin again. Someone in West LA has a sweet tooth for a problem that apparently isn't going away.

Turan Uyghur Kitchen opened a new Katy outpost at 402 W. Grand Parkway, bringing hand‑pulled noodles, kabobs and uyghur goshnaan closer to suburban diners.

Reid's Fine Foods is bringing a market, restaurant and wine bar to Ballantyne at 14015 Conlan Circle, taking over the former Duckworth's space and aiming for early 2026.

Nur House Cafe opened March 25 in a former Starbucks downtown, offering Somali beverages, housemade pastries and rotating seasonal drinks from a family-run team. The shop aims to be a neighborhood gathering place across from U.S. Bank Stadium.

Anthony's Cibolo opened a food truck at 700 FM 1103 in February, serving tacos, fried seafood, burgers and other street-food items. An ordering site is listed for pickup.

Columbus-born Brassica has opened in Houston's Memorial neighborhood, serving build-your-own pitas baked on-site.

Original Sal's Kabob & Gyro Grill is returning to Elk Grove under its founding family, opening a third location with a baklava ice-cream program and an opening-day discount.

A family-run Vietnamese counter has opened in Kakaʻako, serving banh mi, summer rolls and coffee-forward drinks.

Kirby Ice House told the Houston Business Journal it plans to double its locations and expand beyond Houston into other Texas markets.