Gao’s BBQ & Crab will open in Frisco this Saturday, serving Chinese skewers, Cajun seafood boils and a first-100 guest crab giveaway.

Adán Fausto will run Tope and 2NW5 at The Hoxton, bringing Baja-inspired tacos and mariscos to hotel dining with menus debuting in early February.

PoNy’s Michés is moving into downtown Phoenix’s former FEZ space, bringing a full bar and a bigger menu as it expands from its Goodyear roots.

Portland will hear a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of foie gras Tuesday, setting up a clash between animal‑welfare advocates and restaurateurs. The measure targets commercial sales and includes fines.

A Summerlin coffee shop is turning its success into So Sofra, a Mediterranean-Balkan restaurant opening next door.

Kentucky brunch favorite Biscuit Belly is coming to Houston's Heights this fall, promising Bonuts, gravy flights and big biscuit sandwiches in the neighborhood.

Joy the Baker has opened The Bakehouse Texas in Bellville, offering $40 Bakery Boxes and limited walk‑up treats that are drawing Houston day‑trippers. Pre‑orders are live for February pickup.

Isa Loshaj will open Tavolina 44 in Cinco Ranch this spring, offering an Italian-leaning menu and his family's century-old sujuk.

Main Street Hub, a wine lounge at 305 E. Main St., is set to open Feb. 23 with Texas wines, beer and sharable plates, owner Mitchell Manyk says.

Bruvana Coffee House opened Jan. 10 at 500 Flower Mound Road, serving globally inspired lattes and cold brews with a Feb. 7 grand opening planned.

Houston-born 88 Dumpling House opened a second location in Pearland's Shadow Creek and is offering 20% off during its first month.

A lease dispute and a planned redesign threaten the Red Lion’s longtime Bridge Street spot in Vail Village. Locals and staff are scrambling to keep the 1963 institution in place.

Palmer’s Hot Chicken closed its Lakewood dining room and will operate from a Garland ghost kitchen, focusing on delivery, catering and its food truck.