A former Framingham service station has been remodeled into an Alltown Fresh outpost serving avocado toast, quinoa bowls and specialty coffee alongside EV chargers.

HOPS Kitchen and Bar, from Hush owners Donny Wu and Tommy Zheng, will open a 7,200‑sq‑ft Chinese steakhouse in Old Town Keller with a whiskey bar and speakeasy.

Sono, from Nino Cusimano and Ocean Mohamadi, opened in North Park serving house-made pastas, Neapolitan pizzas and regional Italian dishes rarely seen locally.

Coletta's said its Appling Road restaurant will close this Friday after 28 years; catering continues and the South Parkway location will remain open.

Caliente returned from Naples’ Caputo Cup with multiple podium finishes — and what the company calls its 10th world championship. Matt Hickey and Perry Bogacz were among the top finishers.

Austin-born Neighborhood Sushi opened Tuesday at 4216 Oak Lawn Ave, offering approachable nigiri, yakitori and a 12-seat communal table in Oak Lawn.

Las Vegas-born Houston TX Hot Chicken is partnering with PizzaExpress to open three U.K. locations in 2026 with an aggressive plan to reach about 50 stores in three years.

Tempest Artisan Coffee Bar plans a July opening at The Arbuckle in Brownsburg with in‑house roasting, canned lattes and a cocktail program. Construction delays pushed its original timeline, but owners say they’ll open next month.

Swig is bringing its signature "dirty sodas" to San Marcos with a drive‑thru at 180 N. I‑35. Signage is up, but a firm opening date hasn't been announced.

Starting July 1, 2026, Florida will require restaurants to disclose mandatory service fees on menus, apps and receipts — showing amounts and the fee’s purpose.

La Playa Maya’s Stockyards restaurant will close Sunday after decades on North Main. The family still operates other Fort Worth locations.

Brooklyn Pizzeria opened a Fulshear‑area spot at 9111 FM 723 on June 25, bringing its New York‑style pies and scratch‑made Italian dishes to Richmond. The move expands the chain’s suburban footprint.

The Chastain team will open Alere in Morningside in 2027. The concept promises a more casual, ingredient-driven menu.