McAlister’s Deli is planning a Conroe outpost on Highway 242 with a tentative July opening and a planned drive-through.

A longtime Olde Town Arvada tavern has a new chef-owner. Jeremy Wolgamott is relaunching The Grandview with Southern plates, a $20 hot-plate lunch and an April 18 crawfish boil.

Short North biryani shop CoccoKay Bites is opening a larger second location at 170 W Olentangy Street in Powell, promising seating and the same menu favorites.

Charlotte’s Great Westside Fish Fry returns April 18 at the West Complex — organizer Winston Robinson says this edition may be the last at that site.

Maison Skalli is moving from Dublin to the Short North, bringing its French‑Moroccan pastries and brunch plates to High Street. The family‑run bakery says the new outpost will mirror the original’s from‑scratch menu.

3 Guys Pizza Pies is opening a third storefront at Wedgewood Commons in Olive Branch. Renovations are underway and an official opening date has not been announced.

Sopranos actor Steve Schirripa joined Live! Casino Pittsburgh and DeLallo for a theatrical 'noodle-cutting' as Mangia, the new Italian market-eatery, opened. The stunt highlighted the partnership's local roots.

The Wagyu Bar is taking over Caffe Vialetto's Coral Gables home and plans to open Monday, April 13 with A5 wagyu, lunch plates and private dining.

South Korea-founded Paris Baguette will open a 3,750-sq-ft cafe at Stone Oak Mercantile with a roughly $750,000 build-out; construction is slated to start in June and target a fall opening.

Veggie Galaxy in Central Square was crowned VegNews' Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant, praised for a menu that can be made fully vegan and a 100% vegan bakery.

Talkin' Tacos filed permits for a 2,562‑sq‑ft space at 135 2nd Ave N and is targeting a July 26, 2026 opening in downtown Nashville.

The Port of Peri Peri opened on Stevens Creek, serving flame‑grilled peri chicken, vegetarian options and pasteis de nata.

Sam Fox’s rooftop Mediterranean concept Théa is headed to Dallas’ Knox Street with a two‑story terrace overlooking the Katy Trail and a mezze‑and‑spritz menu. It’s slated to open in early 2027.