Chef Leo Davila’s Esencia has opened at the St. Anthony Hotel downtown while Max & Louie’s prepares a larger Cibolo diner expected this spring.

Urban Social is leaving Richmond Ave for Midtown's 2204 Louisiana St, marking the change with a St. Patrick's Day block party and plans to open in May.

Michael Schlow's restaurant group will take over the Royal Sonesta's vacant Dupont Circle dining space; no opening date or menu have been released.

Adrian’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar on Main Street has quietly closed; a message on the site thanked guests and window signage hints a Brazilian concept may be coming.

A March health inspection found cockroaches in the ice machine area, the bar, and the women's restroom at The Counter's Santana Row location — enough for county inspectors to order an immediate closure. Now the Google Maps listing says "Permanently Closed," and a two-decade run at one of Silicon Valley's glitziest dining districts may be over.

Maman is opening a Design District cafe at The Seam, timed with the center's rollout. The NYC bakery will bring its signature pastries and Dallas‑only items.

Getting shut down and cleared by health inspectors in the same afternoon is either an impressive show of responsiveness or a sign that something keeps getting overlooked until someone with a clipboard shows up. For Phở Ca Dao & Grill in Rancho Bernardo, the answer may be a little of both.

Northern Colorado wing chain Wing Shack plans up to a dozen Denver-area locations, starting with a Thornton opening expected early this summer.

San Francisco’s Flour + Water has opened a Pizza Shop in Uptown Oakland, bringing 96‑hour‑fermented dough, a delivery-first model and a few Oakland‑exclusive menu items. The new location joins a surging local pizza scene.

Long Beach is weighing a draft ordinance to let home cooks sell meals from their kitchens under permit, with caps on meals and sales and a disputed landlord rule.

Two longtime patrons plan to reopen the closed Landmark Saloon as Switchback Saloon and are asking neighbors to help with repairs and permits.

Tucked into The Headquarters at Seaport, Dorothy's Wine Bar pairs eclectic small‑producer wines with small plates and community nights that have already found a local following.

Twin Hot Dogs brings Kyiv‑style vertical hot dogs and automatic coffee to Brighton Beach from twin brothers who tested 20 sausages before opening. The compact counter is open daily.