A Chinese buffet with a hibachi bar is planned for the former Claim Jumper at 250 Harding Boulevard, the building's new owners told the Sacramento Business Journal.

Anthony Polski, 41, a third‑generation co‑owner of Market Bar‑B‑Que, died on Jan. 17. The family’s 79‑year Minneapolis barbecue had closed months earlier.

Placer County records show Habit Burger & Grill is planning a North Auburn location that could replace the KFC on Grass Valley Highway.

Austin favorite Amy’s Ice Creams opens in Hutto next Wednesday with free scoops during a 3–7 p.m. grand opening. The shop will serve Mexican Vanilla and rotating flavors.

Dot’s Hop House, the 10‑year Deep Ellum beer garden known for its 99 taps and duck‑fat fries, announced it will close after final service this week.

A "coming soon" sign at Alamo Ranch suggests Richie's Hot Chicken will open a second San Antonio location at 11310 Culebra Road. The mini‑chain already runs a Huebner Road storefront after starting here as a food truck.

Uchiko will open Feb. 17 at 299 Fillmore, bringing a hearth-driven Japanese menu, a 14-seat sushi counter and private dining to Cherry Creek.

Elbow Room's Cedarburg outpost opened in December with smash burgers, bourbon and a 100-person event space at the former Galioto’s site.

Plant Joy Deli cut the ribbon in Wauwatosa, launching a 100% plant-based commercial kitchen after receiving a $10,000 Building Bridges grant. The deli will offer prepared meals, housemade vegan meats and catering.

Odo East Village, a 24-seat 'kaiseki izakaya' style Japanese restaurant by Chef Hiroki Odo, will open on February 1 in New York, blending fine dining with a casual atmosphere and serving affordable dishes.

A proposed El Viejon restaurant aims to convert a south‑side corner store into a Mexican seafood spot, but a nearby church buffer and past liquor‑license fights could complicate approval.

The Great American Beer Festival will move from the Colorado Convention Center to Levitt Pavilion in Ruby Hill, Oct. 10–11, 2026 — the first outdoor GABF ever. Organizers say tickets go on sale in June.

Bad Rabbit Coffee, born from a refurbished trailer, will open a RiNo storefront at INDUSTRY RiNo in early March with coffee by Copper Door.