Golden Leaf in San Gabriel pulled its stinky tofu after years of neighbor complaints and municipal nuisance notices, sparking a petition and heated debate. The family says mitigation costs are unaffordable.

Mt. Joy has closed both of its Seattle restaurants after an ownership transfer. The Capitol Hill flagship and a South Lake Union outpost are currently shuttered while the new owner’s plans remain unclear.

Rancho Cantina is expanding beyond Lafayette, taking the Cocina Hermanas space at 501 Hartz Ave in Danville with a targeted summer 2026 opening. The Danville spot will bring the Lafayette wood‑fired menu and a larger bar to Hartz Avenue.

Chef Jason Pringle has opened Juju's, a Moroccan‑inspired pop‑up in the Acorn Café space on Healdsburg Square, serving tagines, mezze and small plates Thursday–Sunday.

Chef Carmen Paponetti’s Domo Sushi is set to open at 3924 Lorain Ave in Ohio City, offering nigiri, rolls and Hiroshima‑style okonomiyaki while finishing inspections.

Madison-based Forage Kitchen opened at The Shoppes at The Corridor in Brookfield on March 25, bringing bowls, salads, soups and its kombucha to the Bluemound Road strip.

Cooper's Hawk is moving into Pleasant Prairie with an 11,100‑sq‑ft restaurant and tasting room, bringing roughly 150 jobs to the Highway 50 corridor.

Jacques Louise Bakery is moving from Overton Square to Cooper‑Young and will take over the former Muddy’s space. The gluten‑free bakery says demand drove the expansion.

A vintage railcar now serves as a 24‑seat, reservation‑only wine bar at Spirits in Willoughby, run by new owners who plan to produce and age wine on‑site.

Jake's Cafe & Catering in Livermore closed on March 23 after 12 years. Owner Jake Palmer cited health reasons and handed out free farewell breakfast burritos.

The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland has tapped national omakase brand Sushi by Bou for a hotel sushi counter. Opening date and reservations are still pending.

Austin's Jo's Coffee will open at Dream Nashville in Printer’s Alley in April, its 11th shop and first outside Texas. Expect tacos, pastries and the Iced Turbo.

Permits show Jaggers planning a drive‑thru at 985 Concord Parkway South, marking a new Texas Roadhouse‑owned burger shop for Concord. No opening date has been announced.