Gladwin-born Da Spot opened a Bay City Town Center kiosk in February, serving novelty waffle batters, boba and a sensory-friendly dining approach. The tiny outpost stacks both sweet and savory waffle creations.

Workers have been renovating the former Stockade Kitchen at 210 Ed Schmidt Blvd as Rice Stop, a Chinese‑Vietnamese spot with boba, moves closer to opening in Hutto.

After nearly a decade on St. Johns Ave, Ale Pie House will reopen at 1580 Wells Rd in Orange Park around mid‑May, and owners say the menu and hours will stay the same.

Hyderabad‑born Dumont Creamery & Cafe is headed to Naperville’s Block 59, marking the brand’s first Illinois location and a mid‑to‑late July target date. Franchisees say the dessert‑led cafe will pair scoops with coffee, shakes and bubble tea.

Chef Ethan Stowell will consult with Sodexo Live! to overhaul Benaroya Hall’s cafe, restaurant and concessions when the hall reopens this September after a $20M renovation.

Bangalore Blues on Solano Avenue has added an $80 tasting menu that pairs Pochys staples with Karnataka specialties. The dinner set sits alongside the restaurant’s a la carte offerings.

Ballard’s Shingletown Saloon will close April 25 after 11 years, management says. The venue leaves behind line‑dancing nights, cheap drinks and 10 marriages.

Pizza Factory is joining Folsom Village shopping center, taking the Suite 12A space once home to a martial-arts studio. No opening date has been announced.

DQ Hawaiian BBQ is opening at 7423 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael with a tentative soft opening next weekend and family‑friendly dine‑in and takeout.

Caramba, a Spanish tapas concept from local restaurateur German Carlucci, is set to take over 411 Main St in Pleasanton and is targeting a late‑May opening. The small spot will focus on shareable plates and a wine program.

Bubba’s 33 is converting the former Red Lobster at The Shops at Northfield in Denver. Construction is underway but no opening date has been set.

Sedona's Berry Divine Acai Bowls signed a lease to open at GSQ and is slated for a fall 2026 debut, joining a growing roster of restaurants in downtown Goodyear.

The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission advanced a Dutch Bros site plan in Lakeland. The proposal now moves to the city board for final approval and permits.