TGI Fridays rolled out a "1-2-3 Strategic Vision" targeting 1,000+ restaurants and $2B in revenue by 2030 after a 2024 Chapter 11 restructuring. The plan leans on franchise growth and new formats.

Café Madeleine opened a Parisian-style kiosk inside the County Administration Building at Waterfront Park, serving croissant French toast, Illy espresso and grab-and-go sandwiches.

1519 Main opened in downtown Dallas as a moody, Prohibition‑style cocktail room that emphasizes classic, measured drinks and private events.

Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar reopens at Red Rock Resort on Jan. 30, 2026, restoring wood‑fired pizzas, weekend brunch and the rotisserie prime rib locals remember. The redesigned space will feature an expanded bar and wine room.

A historic Taco Bell in Lafayette, CA, featuring original Mission-style architecture, is closing after nearly 60 years. No reason for the closure has been provided.

Fort Worth remembers the delightful aroma of Mrs. Baird's Bakery, a local treasure and one-time largest family-owned bakery in the US, which infused the city with the smell of fresh bread from the 1950s through the '80s.

Deep Ellum favorite Brick and Bones has moved to Commerce Street, keeping its fiery fried chicken while gaining a patio, big windows and easier parking. The menu is unchanged.

Two East El Paso restaurants landed in the lower tier of this week's health inspections with mid‑70s scores, while other kitchens earned perfect marks.

Texas‑based Dumont Creamery & Cafe will open a location at Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone, bringing ice cream, milkshakes and bubble tea to the shopping center.

Vick's Texas BBQ has closed its FM 1488 spot and will stop regular service, owners say. The truck plans to continue catering private events.

Jean‑Charles Boisset has closed Chateau Buena Vista and the JCB Tasting Salon, trimming his splashy Napa footprint as the collection reshapes its tasting strategy.

Family-run Crepe O'Clock opened at 601 Dempster St., serving crepes, Greek pastries and coffee with a 15% discount for Northwestern students.

Midtown Eats debuts at The Park on Keeaumoku with 12 local vendors and a grand opening this Saturday featuring family activities.