A new fast-casual in Brandon is serving Puerto Rican‑style loaded baked potatoes and stuffed plantains. The counter lets diners build hearty island-influenced spuds.

Dapper Doughnut plans a roughly 1,300-square-foot storefront and a food trailer at Elk Grove Commons as part of a Northern California expansion.

Cafe Dojo is heading to 2907 N Huron St. in the Ballpark District, steps from Coors Field. A city permit lists Michael Shapiro as owner and the cafe’s site shows 'Launching Soon.'

Owners of Celestine and Grand Army filed a CB2 liquor‑license notice for a 2,000‑sq‑ft Mexican restaurant at 5 Front St., with an early‑June target.

Powder Room Champagne Bar has closed its Stadium District outpost after under three years; owner Cameron Gilmore announced she’s relocating to Fort Worth. The Tacoma storefront was seen locked Friday.

Jack Frost Donuts opened its first stand-alone shop outside Cleveland in Avon at 36840 Detroit Road, bringing daily fresh-made doughnuts from its Old Brooklyn bakery.

After a surprise eviction from a Second Avenue sublease, Regina's Grocery has temporarily set up inside Ethyl’s, the Studio 54–themed bar while a lease fight plays out. The deli’s owner calls it a New York pivot as customers keep coming.

Detroit Hibachi Co. opened on West Eight Mile, offering 100% halal hibachi plates and handheld wraps with a signature Yum Yum sauce.

A new Hillcrest cafe leans into Victorian‑Gothic decor and Japanese‑inspired coffee drinks, from cortados to a black sesame Black Marble. The owners moved the concept from a pop‑up to a shop this week.

Georgian Bakery Tiflis brings khachapuri, khinkali and creamy shkmeruli to Pearl Road, offering a rare taste of Georgian cooking in Northeast Ohio. A recent Cleveland Scene review spotlighted the made‑to‑order kitchen and standout dishes.

Billy Bricks is pairing its wood‑fired pizza with Moo Joe’s award‑winning ice cream and has opened a Parlor on Central shop in Evanston. Expect pizza and scoops side by side.

Arizona-born 5th Street Burger & Fries is opening at 3023 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo this spring, owner Pasha Khosravani says.

Local franchisees Frank and Valarie Brown have opened Rita's at 2141 66th St. N., bringing Italian ice, frozen custard and gelati to St. Petersburg's Tyrone corridor.