Shaka Dogs brings taro-bunned puka dogs and neon dirty sodas to Grand Avenue. Island flavors meet Phoenix street-food sensibilities.

Nova Eatery opened June 12 at 1713 Park Place, serving American‑Latin‑Asian fusion and ‘dirty sodas’ near Texas A&M. The new storefront lists online ordering and pickup hours.

MilkShake Factory will open in Preston Valley on Saturday, July 11, with handspun shakes, sundaes and opening-day giveaways. The new outpost brings the chain's chocolates and signature shakes to North Dallas.

McAllen‑born Fork to Fit Kitchen has leased a 1,209‑sq‑ft unit at Schertz Station as it expands into the San Antonio market.

Jersey Mike's LaPlace will hand out free regular subs July 1–5 for $3 donations to the St. John Recreation Department.

Wayne County inspection records show black mold, spoiled or improperly stored foods and other sanitation violations at several Garden City eateries; many issues were later corrected.

Red Lotus, a Chapel Hill staple since 2006, announced a permanent closure on June 30. Staff say a new Asian restaurant is slated to take the space in August.

Several Zaxby's locations across the OKC metro shut their doors abruptly; photos show signage being removed and a Midwest City restaurant is now listed for sale.

A city application proposes converting Iron Oak Post — housed in a former downtown post office — into a wine bar, a move that could reshape Historic Downtown nightlife.

Until Mae, named for Jessica Orr's mother, will open in East Town this August in the former Louise's space and brings back a beloved menu item.

Motor City Brewing Works will reopen its Midtown taproom on weekends through August, with a limited food menu debuting July 10. The comeback follows a winter pause tied to aging steam infrastructure.

Blue Water Seafood and Crab passed its follow-up inspection with flying colors — no live bugs, temperatures corrected, oyster tags in order. Seventeen days later, one cockroach nymph on a wall ended it all over again.

The Saugus Cafe has survived wars, ownership changes, and nearly 140 years of California history — but its newest chapter may be its messiest yet. Health inspectors just ordered it closed for vermin and unsafe food temperatures, and there's still an unresolved federal trademark lawsuit simmering in the background.