George’s at the Cove’s rooftop Ocean Terrace reopens Feb. 6 after a three-month, seven-figure refresh with new glass walls, heaters and LED umbrellas.

Saint Charles hosts Fete de Glace with ice sculptures and a chili and beer contest on January 31, offering a festive and interactive winter experience.

Tekila Group's Fuego Vivo opens mid‑February on Poplar with an international menu, wagyu steaks and tableside salsas, plus a late‑March patio and plans to hire 200+ staff.

An omakase-style hand-roll sushi counter is moving into Redmond Town Center's former Asher Goods space. Construction is slated to begin in March 2026.

Small Change, a Bay View salon turned coffee bar, will open Feb. 2 with Anodyne coffee, Greige pastries and Ruby’s bagels. Owners ran a soft opening this weekend ahead of the debut.

Tiny Tundra Snowcones will open this March on FM 1314 in Conroe, offering finely shaved ice, specialty syrups and house-made lemonades. The stand is run by local owners and aims for a playful, family-friendly vibe.

The Kern family—of Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World—has invested in Galatoire’s, joining John Georges and other owners at the historic Bourbon Street restaurant. The move pairs parade production muscle with one of New Orleans' best-known dining rooms.

Tia's Taco Hut is converting a shuttered Wendy's on Fredericksburg Road into a new San Antonio outpost; a temporary sign is up and interior work is underway. The chain recently opened a Montgomery Road location and has several more planned.

Famous Dave's will give up roughly a quarter of its West Seventh dining room to a Papa Murphy's as the parent tests co‑branded restaurant prototypes.

13 Trees Coffee Haus will close on Saturday as owner Jamie Rosales scales back to focus on roasting. The New Braunfels shop opened late last year and hosted local markets.

Veteran chef Danny Stoller returns with Petit Américain at Mägo in Oakland, serving a 36‑hour French dip and a $55 four‑course prix‑fixe.

Dear Emilia opens Jan. 29 in RiNo from the team behind Restaurant Olivia, serving Emilia‑Romagna pastas, Lambrusco flights and house‑preserved condiments. Reservations are recommended.

Chef Scott Ostrander and Kingdom Coffee's Ty Manukyan opened Concept Coffee in Midtown, a walnut‑furnished spot serving breakfast and house‑roasted coffee.