Checker Bar will reopen March 4, 2026 after a 2025 basement fire; owner Timothy Tharp says months of cleaning and repairs readied the Cadillac Square favorite.

Firehouse Subs plans to open at 15 Ken Pratt Blvd in Harvest Junction; franchisee Scott Highland is listed and no public opening date has been set.

Purpose Brew Works, a 4,500‑sq‑ft taproom from Terry Nagy and Scott Hemrock, starts soft openings in Chesterland this week with a German‑leaning taplist and a small menu.

Third Space Brewing has pitched a seasonal beer garden at Liberty Heights Park for summer 2026, proposing weekend service from June through August pending council approval.

Longtime Highland Park Italian spot Joseph Tambellini is closed 'until further notice,' according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. The Bryant Street restaurant opened in 2007.

Sno‑ball season kicked off early across Greater New Orleans this week, with 14 stands — from Hansen's to Chance In Hell — already serving shaved‑ice favorites.

A neon-clad arcade and boba counter has opened in AsiaTown at 3133 Payne Ave., pairing claw machines with bubble tea and rotating imported snacks.

Sly Fox is closing its Highline pub in the South Side; the company thanked staff and guests but gave no reason. The space is now listed for sublease.

Federal American Grill will open March 20 at 2400 Mid Lane in River Oaks. Expect meatloaf, burgers and a whiskey list topping 500 bottles.

Aguazul has started soft service on San Antonio’s Northside under chef Enrique Lozano, offering an 18‑page menu that already includes early standouts like tamarindo ribs.

Whataburger will open at 2265 Cross Pointe Dr in Rock Hill, with a targeted April 30, 2026 opening as part of the chain’s Carolinas expansion.

The Slanted Door Group plans to reopen the Mission flagship at 584 Valencia Street in early 2027, moving forward under executive chef Dong Choi after Charles Phan’s death.

Ramona’s Sky Valley Cellars will open a Marina District tasting room at 530 Front St this fall, pairing estate wines with small plates and pinsas.