Jersey City–born Bang Cookies has opened in Oklahoma City, bringing its oversized stuffed cookies and a community fundraising angle to the metro.

Columbus‑based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants plans to open 10 new Ocean Prime locations over five years, citing strong per‑unit sales and a new loyalty program. The brand names Nashville as the next scheduled opening.

Philip Korshak is back in South Philly with Korshak Picnic Provisions — a small corner shop centered on grilled hot dogs, sourdough biscuits and picnic goods. He’s targeting a May opening at 13th & Reed.

Formosa Street Food & Bar brings Taiwanese small plates, dumplings and late‑night drinks to Uptown 23rd under owner‑chef Ivan Wong. The spot was featured on KOKH's Living Oklahoma.

Southern Cravingz, a wrapped soul-food truck owned by Celeste Younger, is set to begin serving the Las Vegas Valley this spring from a Sahara commissary.

Detroit 75 Kitchen, originally a food truck, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Madison Heights, offering savory eats and plans for a seasonal patio.

Jack in the Box is returning to Battle Creek this spring; the chain’s site lists an April 2026 opening for a new Capital Avenue SW location. Construction and city notices show the site is already under buildout.

Orlando-born Paris Banh Mi is listed as "coming soon" in Fishers District, marking the chain’s first Indiana location and adding another option for event-night dining.

Civil rights icon Reverend Dr. Jesse Jackson has died, leaving a legacy of activism and a call for continued civic engagement and voting to advance civil rights.

The Sweet Spot Cafe marked its Florissant debut with a ribbon-cutting at 2575 N. Highway 67, adding donuts, ice cream and all-day breakfast to North County.

Boston’s Saltie Girl will open its first Florida outpost at Bal Harbour Shops in 2028, bringing lobster rolls, tinned fish and caviar martinis to Miami.

Dean and Bethany Martin will open Deano’s Trattoria in the former Italian Village on Pearl Road, promising house‑made pastas, steaks, private dining and live music.

Tita's Kitchen owner Fabiola Poulsen announced the Troutdale truck will serve its final meals this Sunday, ending a run that began at Portland Mercado in 2020.