Surf Shack in Westchase closed last Sunday to be converted into an Eddie’s Bar & Grill; owners say renovations will take about two months and staff will shift to other Eddie’s sites.

Funkheizer's Diner has opened in Mooresville with all‑day breakfast, four‑ounce smash burgers and a full bar. Owner Mel Funk plans to rebrand nearby Fresh Egg locations and expand into Huntersville soon.

Bevi Seafood is back this spring as a weekend crawfish and daiquiri pop-up at the former Avo on Magazine Street.

Three French expats are opening Guillotine Bakery this spring at 1711 W. Chicago Ave, bringing an open kitchen and imported-flour pastries to West Town.

A building permit shows P.F. Chang’s plans a 5,479‑square‑foot mezzanine restaurant in Terminal A at Denver International Airport. The chain has not announced an opening date.

Michael Schulson’s new Midtown izakaya is getting buzz for a shellfish nabemono the New York Post called the year's best new seafood dish. The two-level spot mixes sushi, robata and group-friendly plates.

Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen is set to open at 2 N. River St. in Aurora's Hobbs Building in late April, replacing Leilani and adding sushi, ramen and a new basement lounge.

A compact West Loop neo‑bistro from the Elske team blends French technique with Midwestern comfort; critics praise its roast chicken and inventive desserts.

After more than a decade on W. National Ave, Pakeng Palace has closed. Elephant TKB — an alcohol-free Asian‑fusion spot — is lining up city approvals for a spring opening.

Memphis Made will close its Edge District taproom this month while saying brewing and distribution will continue amid bankruptcy-related restructuring. Local and national trends have pressured independent breweries.

MasterChef judge Tiffany Derry will open The Landing at EpicCentral on April 9, blending Southern comfort with a sports-bar–meets‑lounge vibe. Expect brisket egg rolls, fried bologna and craft cocktails.

Robert Montwaid’s Vela Park Food Works will open in mid‑April with six chef‑driven concepts, cocktails and a large public greenspace.

Cream II, the goth 'vampire bar' on St. Mary's Strip, has closed after a run of rebrands and signs of financial trouble.