A renovated midcentury building at 519 E. Josephine is being prepped as Jackie’s Desert Rose after a roughly $500,000 retrofit; permits and local reporting show delays and questions about timing.

Moos and Brews is taking its trailer operation into two brick-and-mortar shops in Carrollton and LaGrange this summer, promising Blue Bell, loaded teas and a candy wall.

Beaulieu Vineyard has reopened its restored 1885 stone winery in Rutherford, unveiling new tasting rooms, a Rarity Room and a culinary program as it reopens to visitors. Reservations begin July 13.

Mary Mac's Tea Room will take reservations for the first time, aiming to trim lengthy waits while preserving its walk-in tradition. The change pairs bookings with digital waitlists.

Oja Sushi Hibachi & Robata is listed in state and leasing filings for Stone Oak, and finish‑out work suggests the new sushi and robata spot may be close to opening.

A Florentine-style wine window called Fiore Del Vino is set for The Senator at 1121 L St, offering European wines, small plates and a patio with about 55 seats.

Clermont County commissioners and chamber leaders celebrated the grand re-opening of Wings & Rings' Beechmont location after a full remodel and new valet pickup.

Petit Pierre Bakery is moving into the former Ballard Starbucks on Market Street, taking about 2,300 square feet and adding a new outpost to its Phinney Ridge and Magnolia shops.

Culver’s is planning a Tarpon Springs restaurant off U.S. 19 North, developed by S&L Companies as part of the chain’s broader 2026 Florida expansion.

Kilwins is planning a new shop at Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station, with public filings targeting construction completion in November 2026. Franchisee says the project is still in the works.

Pure Green is opening its first San Antonio shop at The Merc near UTSA, joining a wave of tenants reshaping the northwest-side corridor. Timing may be sooner than previously expected.

A new Josephine’s Restaurant & Lounge has been permitted at 11110 Homestead Road; state filings show construction aiming to finish in early September with a fall opening planned.

Food Network alum Chef JAG is opening Davanti at Society Orlando, an 80‑seat French‑Italian spot backed by downtown restaurant incentives.