Barrio Tacos debuts in McKinney this Thursday with build-your-own tacos, margaritas and giveaways — the first 50 guests score free queso for a year.

A Pearl pop-up has graduated to a Government Hill storefront: Míra Matcha serves Latin‑twisted ceremonial matcha and continues to support local causes.

Just Pressed plans a small storefront at 2206 S. Muskego Ave in Forest Home Hills, offering organic, small‑batch cold‑pressed juices with limited seating. Owner Maria Acevedo ties the venture to a personal health journey.

An Orlando Jack in the Box franchisee is targeting Clermont and Altamonte Springs as part of a multi-site Central Florida expansion.

Family-owned Vince’s Pizzeria will close its Fishtown Frankford Avenue location after five years, removing a BYOB neighborhood fixture. The news was reported March 3.

Ana Castro is opening Casimiro, a casual Mexican breakfast spot in Bywater with housemade tortillas and Mexico City–style morning dishes.

The Melting Pot plans a summer 2026 opening at Watters Creek in Allen, bringing its four-course fondue meals to the shopping center. Locals can expect cheese, entree and chocolate fondues.

Naperville’s Pho Thien is opening a second location in Aurora near Chicago Premium Outlets, with construction underway and an estimated April 10 opening.

A new SE Clinton restaurant tied to Abbey Road Farm has opened, serving farm‑sourced plates and a compact wine program in an intimate open‑kitchen room.

Le Petit Chef, a projection‑mapped dining show, arrives at Romer House Waikīkī next Monday, pairing animated plate‑shows with a five‑course menu by Chef Brad Dodson.

Permit filings show Super Donuts is headed to Neighbors Market at 4010 SE Military Dr, with construction slated this spring and a summer opening expected.

Alma Matcha is expanding from a pop‑up into a Fort Lauderdale flagship café with a sit‑down menu, retail matcha and home‑brewing kits.

Caffvino in the Heights secured a liquor license and is now pouring a curated list of small‑producer wines. Andy Adams will lead a Corkscrew U tasting on March 19.