Arlington inspectors flagged pest contamination at an Asian Bowl and low scores for two restaurants, prompting required follow-up visits and possible enforcement. The city’s inspection data lists multiple violations.

Fresh Monkee has installed signage in Keller and says a late‑April opening is expected for its low‑sugar, high‑protein shake counter. The menu promises made‑to‑order blends and nutrition info.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill will take a 5,658-square-foot spot at Goodyear's GSQ next to Trader Joe's, adding steaks, seafood and patio dining to the downtown mix.

Sean Carmack has revived his family's 1953 spudnut recipe, selling potato-based doughnuts from a home kitchen near Peninsula Park with frequent weekend sellouts.

Aldi is recalling limited lots of Simply Nature frozen spinach bites after an FDA notice flagged possible rodent hair. The action affects select boxes sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania; customers are advised not to eat the product and can return it for a refund.

Chef Chris Barnum‑Dann is opening Betty on J in East Sacramento and three new concepts at Tower Broadway including a pintxos bar, market and bottle shop.

Chef Alex Reznik's new SMKD BBQ brings long-smoked brisket, pastrami and Jewish-inflected sides to South Eastern Avenue, aiming squarely at Henderson locals.

Two Arizona resorts and a Phoenix Hawaiian BBQ were flagged by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining roundup. The list pulls from local inspection records.

Lucile’s will open a second location in Colleyville’s The Village at the former Zafiros site, aiming for a late‑2026 debut with breakfast, dinner and cocktails.

After a fire and months of remodeling, 717 South returns next week as The Landon with executive chef Robert Hesse and a remodeled dining room.

Bowie's Pho Foodie quietly opened a North Laurel outpost at 8851 Gorman Road with a soft opening and 10% off orders through April 30.

Local brewer Nick Guthery plans to open Tree Line Brewing at 7100 W. Center St. in Enderis Park, pitching a neighborhood taproom with a sustainability focus. Details remain limited as he works through plans and a tentative preview is set for Sept. 18.

CAVA will open a League City restaurant in spring 2026 on the Gulf Freeway, adding its customizable bowls, pitas and dips to the Bay Area corridor.