Rita’s opens a year‑round drive‑thru in North Richland Hills on July 1, the first of four planned DFW locations; kickoff events include a June 30 Scoop‑er Cutting and gift‑bag giveaways.

Upside Pizza has signed a lease at 1501 Second Avenue for its first Upper East Side location, expanding the sourdough-focused chain across Manhattan. The company has not yet announced an opening date.

The Pashalis family plans Novah, a Mediterranean restaurant, at the long‑troubled Seven Seas corner in Great Neck, aiming to open by November 2026. Chef Efi Naon will oversee the kitchen.

Stay Green Brewing has taken over Lithology's Main Street taproom in Farmingdale, opening May 30 with 12 taps, house-brewed beers and a local-first angle.

Baltimore favorite The Food Market will begin dinner service in Bethesda on Monday, June 29, at Hampden House.

The Outback on Washington Road shut on June 22 after 20 years. Employees were offered transition bonuses and customers are being directed to nearby locations.

Golden Temple, the longtime Chinese restaurant in Brookline’s Washington Square, quietly closed on Saturday after 66 years, the owners announced on social media.

Katsuya Uechi, the Studio City chef credited with inventing spicy tuna on crispy rice, has died at 67. His restaurant group confirmed the news and funeral plans are pending.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening a Logan Square location near the Blue Line, promising a big grand opening with discounts and free smoothies. The 1,800‑sq‑ft shop will hire about 15 people.

A reservation-only 20-seat rum den has opened under Echo Lake in Williamsburg, pouring rare vintage rums alongside sea-forward small plates.

SoFresh is opening a Nocatee location at the Publix‑anchored Marketplace later this summer, taking a small storefront as the community’s retail scene keeps evolving. The chain lists the site as coming soon on its locations page.

The Bing Pizzeria closed its League City Gulf Freeway location this week; the family said the Alvin Draft House will remain open. Owners thanked customers and pointed patrons to the Alvin outpost.

Hanabi Ramen & Izakaya has opened in Haltom City's H Mart plaza, serving tonkotsu bowls and izakaya shareables. The new spot is part of a fast-filling tenant lineup.