Smalls Sliders will drop a bright‑orange modular 'Can' in St. Johns County, targeting a mid‑May opening and bringing sliders, waffle fries and shakes to the area.

EVOO, a modern Greek-Mediterranean restaurant from Brad Friedlander and Michael DuBois, is set to open at Legacy Village at the end of March. Expect wood-fired cooking, a lively bar and patio seating.

Lucia Pizza will take over the former Starbucks at 159 Columbus Ave, adding a fifth NYC location. No opening date has been announced.

After a late‑January shutdown, Vincent Van Doughnut reopened in the Grove as owner Michael McKinlay recovers; new hours and baked‑goods plans mark the return.

Bojangles will open its first McKinney location on March 17 at a South Central Expressway site, bringing biscuits, chicken sandwiches and the Bo‑Berry Biscuit to town.

Bojangles is opening two Phoenix‑area restaurants in 2026: a Gilbert outpost and a West Valley location near 99th and Indian School. Operators say openings will roll out this year.

Nikki Lawson’s Sistas Place will open in late May at 2475 Blanding Blvd in Middleburg, bringing fried chicken, catfish, weekend brunch and a small events space to town.

Just Salad is renovating a roughly 2,000‑sq‑ft space at University Town Center in Bradenton — the chain will bring its MyBowl and BringBack reusable programs to Manatee County.

Plan-review paperwork and county records show Batting Cage & Latin Flavor is planned for 3695 Hartsfield Road, the former Grand Slam batting cages in Jacksonville.

Palmetto-born The Greyson is opening a third location in Apollo Beach, bringing its game-day menu of wings, flatbreads and a full bar to the South Shore.

From Butter With Love is moving into 223 N. Hogan St. with a small-batch bakery offering sourdough, bagels and pastries. The DIA will review a grant request on March 18.

Mexico City’s El Moro opened in Echo Park in January and already has long lines for cinnamon‑dusted churros, Consuelo ice‑cream sandwiches and Mexican hot chocolate.

Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are squeezing Midwest growers and could push grocery bills higher in the months ahead.