After more than seven years, Tiger’s Taproom in Jack London Square will close on March 1; the owner cited rising costs and changing consumer habits.

Boerne’s Main Street Italian favorite Bella Sera is moving a few doors down on North Main as soon as Monday while its original building is readied for a rebuild. Management says regular service and catering will continue during the switch.

Shorty's will open March 16 on the downtown McKinney square with hot dogs, smash burgers and house cocktails. The owners plan to showcase early photos of the square inside the restaurant.

Melba’s Grand Central outpost proved a hit. The Harlem restaurant plans a 60‑seat Newark spot this spring and says it will create roughly 250 jobs.

El Trompo Loco plans a fourth Houston storefront on Airline Drive, moving from food truck to a nearly 3,000 sq ft location with a spring opening expected.

Charm Taphouse & BBQ pairs 16‑hour smoked meats with Thai curries, bao buns and a big tap wall in Conroe.

Anthony's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena is set to reopen after being closed for over two years, generating excitement among community members eager for its return.

A family-run Salvadoran food truck, Lola’s Pupusas, is headed to South Decatur this spring serving pupusas, tortas and chicken sandwiches. The owner says it will bring homemade flavors and culture to the block.

Brooklyn‑born pizzaiola Miriam Weiskind’s Yum’s of PDX brings neo‑Neapolitan and wood‑fired Sicilian pies to Buckman, mixing New York technique with Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles opens its first Houston outpost this Saturday at 3611 Gulf Freeway, bringing chicken-and-waffle combos, all-day breakfast and a weekend celebration. Franchisees Lucious and Aundria Barnum will host giveaways, music and late weekend hours.

Cloud Naan has soft-opened its first U.S. location in Richardson, serving stuffed naans and karak chai from a compact South Greenville storefront. Expect fusion and traditional flavors.

Owners of Milwaukee Brat House are rebranding WürstBar MKE on Brady Street as Underground Tavern, a dive-bar concept opening Monday, Feb. 23.

A South Salt Lake staple that opened in 2006 announced it will close on April 5, 2026. Regulars are remembering its pies and home‑cooked menu.