The Margaritaville restaurant at 1150 Front Ave in Cleveland's Flats is closed permanently after a winter pause. Landlord Bobby George says a new tenant partner is lined up.

A retro, tequila-forward spot from the Marvin team has taken over the old Gardens of Taxco on Harper Avenue, serving late-night tacos, a smashburger and curated small-batch tequila.

Smoothie Garden will open this spring at 7994 Riviera Blvd in Miramar, pairing smoothies with nutritionist-crafted meal plans and catering. Owner Jamil Hunter says the shop will welcome gym-goers and seniors alike.

Gonzo's Smokehouse held a ribbon-cutting and will open to the public this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Luling's River Road strip.

Carletti's has opened in the restored Kentucky Club on NE 63rd, preserving horse-stall booths and serving handmade pasta rooted in long‑kept Bolognese recipes.

Mountain Mike's opened its first Central Texas location in Manor, bringing a buffet, arcade and big screens to the U.S. 290 corridor. The franchisee says more Austin-area restaurants are planned.

Chef Marcus Twilegar’s Cherryfish opened in Pacific Beach, pairing sculptural sushi and shareable plates with a theatrical 16‑ounce Wagyu in a large dining room and patio.

Houston TX Hot Chicken will open at 101 Denny Way on March 28 with giveaways, a car show and a $1,000 spice challenge. The first 250 guests get free food.

Fresh Taco Roos signage and a lit drive‑thru screen at 1221 New Bern Ave suggest the Cook Out spinoff may be close to opening in Raleigh. Permits and property records back the change‑of‑use at the site.

Mission Point Resort is adding Adirondacks Pizza, a Detroit-style Coney breakfast skillet and a slate of classes and upgrades for 2026 to keep guests on property.

A small new counter on Valley Boulevard serves cocktail-style coffee, house‑roasted beans and pastries in a minimalist, speakeasy-leaning space. Weekend hours and a fuller April launch are noted on the shop's Instagram.

Durham-born Eastcut Sandwich Bar signed a lease at Cary's Waverly Place, marking the brand's third Triangle location.

Maricopa County inspectors cited six Valley gas stations for priority food‑safety violations after finding broken refrigeration and plumbing that left ready‑to‑eat items at unsafe temperatures.