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.

A hybrid apéro café and made‑to‑measure T‑shirt shop are proposed for 2 Bleecker St in NoHo; Community Board 2 has urged the liquor authority to hold off.

A croissant-focused bakehouse has opened in Salt Lake City's Maven District. Owner Eli Fuhrman is baking small-batch laminated pastries that take three days to finish and are already drawing weekend lines.

Ava’s Place plans to convert a Greenwood Court storefront into another gaming cafe after local officials cleared a liquor-license application. The owner has not set an opening date.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay has opened a Holladay Hill location, marking the chain’s second Utah restaurant and bringing the Bacon Crunchburger and custard shakes to the valley.

La Birria opened a Pearl Kai storefront in Aiea, moving from its food‑truck roots to a permanent spot with birria tacos, ramen and curated party packs.

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Five Phoenix bars were named Regional Top 10 honorees by Tales of the Cocktail, led by Highball’s double nod and nods for Chilte, Huarachis, Pretty Penny and Valentine.

Fleur's will pause service on April 12 after seven months in East Kensington as owners regroup to reposition the restaurant and support staff.

Dos Olivos Markets closed its Dripping Springs outpost after four years, saying it will concentrate growth on its Buda and Harlingen locations while it refines the concept.

Makihalo folds Filipino flavors into dessert toppers and ube brownies. Owner Mariel Bernarte was featured on Fox 8 as the brand expands its pop-up dates.

Crab N' Spice is opening at Cudahy Plaza (8017 Atlantic Ave., Suite 103); franchisee Kevin Maranan expects a spring opening for the seafood boil spot.