Bread Zeppelin opened its McKinney shop at 3241 S. Custer Road and is giving away free Zeppelins and bowls on Wednesday, Feb. 4 until 3 p.m.

A Near Southside kitchen folds Japanese technique into birria, ramen and tacos — plus a hidden speakeasy — with a rotating, dinner-only menu.

Michigan-based Caffeena plans a summer opening at 3520 Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh's Oakland, promising Yemeni and Turkish coffees, pastries and a meditation room. The move adds another specialty coffee option near Pitt.

Brian and James Malarkey will open The Malarkey in the Pearl — a 250‑seat steakhouse with Pacific Northwest seafood and theatrical decor, including stripper poles. The room is targeting July 2026.

California-born Sip Fresh opens its first Colorado shop in Cherry Creek on Saturday with free drinks for the first 100 guests and a raffle for Nuggets tickets and more.

Zak Baker of Wauwatosa’s Ca’Lucchenzo is a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. The nod puts a small Tosa kitchen on a national shortlist as finalists are named.

Hruska’s Kolaches moved into a new Sugar House corner at 1751 S. 1100 E on Tuesday, giving away free kolaches and surprise Kolache Cards to early customers.

Ma’s Kitchen is taking over the neighboring storefront on East Colfax to open a moody dim-sum, noodle and cocktail room while keeping a takeout-focused outpost.

La Tiki Paisa, the tiki bar inside Half‑Price Books known for whole‑branzino fish tacos, closed on Jan. 31. La Casita will shift to all‑day service while owners weigh next steps.

Dallas's Katy Trail Ice House will anchor The Ranch in Allen with a large patio, barbecue and about 50 beers on tap.

Raymah Cafe has filed to convert a vacant Applebee’s at 3895 Hacks Cross Road into a new coffee shop; permits and contractor filings show buildout work is underway.

Mia's Table quietly opened a Bellaire location with limited hours and a free frozen custard station. The family-friendly chain is also planning a Sugar Land outpost.

Top Chef alum Alex Reznik will open Hayworth in Henderson on Feb. 26, a 4,200‑sq‑ft spot with Jewish‑inspired dishes, an 80‑seat dining room and cocktails by Giuseppe González.