Detroit's Happy's Pizza is returning to Kalamazoo in a co-branded spot with Savvy Sliders on South Westnedge. The new store will occupy the former J. Gumbo's site.

Cake World in Alpharetta received an unsatisfactory 61 on a state health inspection after inspectors found unsafe temperatures, sanitizer issues and missing date marks. A reinspection is scheduled for next Monday.

Chef William Shen will add UniMart, a konbini‑style counter, to Mills Market this summer with tamago sandos, konbini fried chicken, bento boxes and Japanese snacks.

St. Pete chef Cameron Schneider’s Smash & Grab truck is rolling through Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco with smashburgers, bacon jam and lemon‑pepper fries.

Top of the V at The Viv Hotel reopened as a Spanish‑inspired steakhouse, adding dry‑aged steaks, paella negra and tableside presentations atop Anaheim’s skyline. The relaunch aims to draw locals and visitors alike.

Harriet's Hamburgers will open a Plaza Midwood location on March 3, bringing its smash-burger menu and a tallow-fried fries tweak to the Commonwealth development.

After a May 2024 kitchen fire, Pancake Palace reopened on Watt Avenue this week, with the owner saying he felt 'blessed' by neighborhood support.

Chadra Mezza & Grill has reopened in South Fort Worth with a tiny dine-in café, a catering kitchen and a new events venue called Mezza South.

Marrero's longtime seafood spot Sal's has closed as the owners retire. Lefort's Seafood will take over the West Bank location, with renovations and hiring underway.

The Original Pantry Café will reopen this spring under Hope the Mission; proceeds will support the nonprofit's shelter work and many former staffers are expected to return.

Anna Pizza's first brick‑and‑mortar from Fire & Wood is packing Valley Village with wood‑fired pies and hearty red‑sauce pastas.

Chefs Brendan Denne and Bryan Gooding open Risata Cucina March 9 at 4168 W. Broadway in Robbinsdale. Expect classic Italian plates, cocktails on tap and an extensive amaro list.

The Little Caesars at 23741 Hwy. 59 in Porter reopened Jan. 31 after a brief interior remodel; the store has resumed pickup and delivery. Locals can order Hot-N-Ready and other menu items again.