A state inspection found live roaches crawling out of a potato bag, mold on flan and 37 violations at DiCrespo Steakhouse. Several foods were placed under stop‑sale and multiple high‑priority sanitation failures were recorded.

Motz's Burgers quietly opened a Southgate outpost on Eureka Road with a soft opening last Saturday and an official debut next Monday, serving sliders, shakes and fries.

Jaguar Bolera at Raleigh Iron Works closed suddenly, leaving a sizable vacancy and surprising regulars. The restaurant’s site still lists hours while locals reported a sign on the door.

CM Chicken is opening at Hyde Park Plaza in Oakley, its second Cincinnati‑area shop. Owner Peter Kim is targeting a late‑March opening for the new takeout spot.

San Paolo’s new weekend brunch in Waikiki pairs American classics with Brazilian staples like pão de queijo waffles and Catupiry‑topped eggs Benedict.

Owner Michael Clyburn says LYFE Kitchen and Kocktails is scouting new Columbus sites while its airport‑area location remains open for now. The team will share social updates as plans progress.

Slowpokes is taking over Maven’s Sawyer Yards spot and plans an all-day café with coffee, food and evening pours. Owner Mazen Baltagi is targeting a March opening.

Steny's North Shore opened in Mequon with a rink‑inspired oval bar, LiveBarn feed for the neighboring ice barn and a menu of wings, burgers and Friday fish fry. The spot takes over the former Libby Montana location.

A new Oak Lawn coffee shop aims to brew craft coffee and community through mentoring programs and a family‑friendly space.

Joy Burgers quietly opened a second Las Vegas storefront on West Washington, expanding beyond its Meadows Mall location with stacked burgers, wings and milkshakes.

Omakase chef Yukinori Yamamoto is opening Dining Yamamoto in SoMa, offering chef-made sushi bento boxes, donburi and private omakase dinners starting April 1.

Gregorys Coffee and Craveworthy Brands are courting Charlotte franchisees and expect to sign a local deal within about six months.

Haddaburger opened in Temple Terrace with halal smash burgers, four house sauces and Gulf-inspired shakes.