A Venice-born pasta counter now grinds semolina and extrudes fresh pasta inside The Mall at Millenia food court, serving build-your-own bowls and house sauces.

Peach Valley Cafe is taking over the former Bob Evans on SR 200 in Ocala and aims to open by summer 2026, bringing another early‑morning brunch option to the corridor.

Bellagreen plans to reopen in June after a May 2025 closure tied to long-running facade repairs and scaffolding at the Jefferson Bank building near the Pearl. The chain says it will return once work is finished.

A botanical cocktail lounge called Son Garden has opened in Walnut Hills, moving into the former Comfort Station building on East McMillan.

Sarbez! owner Ryan Kunsch is opening Alfred’s at 222 W. King St., a restaurant-and-venue pairing sourdough pizzas with live nights in West City this spring.

Veda, a Rittenhouse Indian bistro, was cited by city inspectors for unsafe food temperatures, sanitation lapses and equipment failures during a March 11 inspection.

Pancha’s has reopened in Yountville after a careful rebuild, returning as a neighborhood bar that preserves its dive‑bar character while adding safety updates.

The Villa will reopen in May as The Junction — a family-friendly beer-and-pizza spot with a 4,000-square-foot beer garden, 30 taps and sweeping hilltop views.

Casa Matcha will mark its Friendswood grand opening on March 14 with music and tote giveaways for early arrivals. The shop follows a soft open earlier this month.

Skinny Rita's Cantina and Grille will soft‑open in Kemah mid‑March, serving organic, low‑cal Mexican plates, gluten‑free choices and fresh specialty margaritas.

Shark Tank‑backed Crispy Cones is opening in Vancouver's Salmon Creek, bringing grilled dough cones filled with soft‑serve and customizable toppings.

Mont Belvieu’s Casa Julia will open a New Caney location on March 31, bringing its scratch-made chips, margaritas and weekend brunch to Speed Street.

Houston-based Mambo Seafood closed its Las Palmas restaurant at 719 Castroville Road six months after opening. The move trims its San Antonio footprint to two locations.