Alex Belew and Shane Nasby will open Chinwag, a full-service restaurant at The Fountains in Murfreesboro, mixing smoke-driven dishes with rotating chef events.

Wushiland Boba's coming‑soon signs are up at Federal Plaza in Rockville, where the Taiwan‑born chain will take over the former Tiger Sugar unit.

Bars across Chicago and nearby suburbs are opening early Sunday to air the U.S.-Canada men's hockey final, with early hours and game-day deals at neighborhood pubs and sports bars.

Scafidi Bros Market & Deli in Newton Highlands has closed its storefront, citing financial challenges. The family-run shop will fulfill catering orders through Feb. 28.

The Dot Tavern in Dorchester closed last Wednesday after a sudden Instagram announcement; the building's owner is preparing to sell the property.

A reader-photo banner lists March 1 as the reopening date for I Luv Teriyaki in Georgetown, nearly three years after a March 2023 kitchen fire. Owners had signaled an imminent soft open.

Minnesota-born Crisp & Green is planning a St. Cloud location as part of a roughly 10-store state expansion. The company has not yet confirmed an address or opening date.

Beijing-born Cotti Coffee opened at Pearl Highlands while Mikiya Wagyu Shabu debuted on Kapiolani, bringing signature drinks and A5 wagyu to Oahu.

An upscale all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi spot opened Friday in northwest Columbus near Dublin, adding another option to the city’s growing AYCE sushi scene.

Moxie Burger’s Shallowford Road spot scored 51/100 after inspectors found cross‑contamination and cold‑holding failures. A follow‑up inspection has been ordered.

Sam Fox’s The Henry opens March 18 at Scottsdale 101 — a 7,000‑sq‑ft indoor‑outdoor restaurant with a walk‑up coffee bar and reservations open now.

Qatra Specialty Coffee will take over the former Kroger Plaza Starbucks in Cinco Ranch, aiming for a late-summer or early-fall 2026 opening after a two-month build-out.

The Wicked Wich has quietly opened a Leon Valley outpost, serving Philly cheesesteaks, local murals and a community-focused lounge with a March 8 grand opening planned.