A New Jersey smash burger chain is heading to Richardson with halal burgers, loaded chicken, cheese fries and late-night hours planned by Christmas.

Blend Coffee has closed after 10 years in North Portland, ending a neighborhood run built around specialty drinks, breakfast and plenty of seating.

After drawing huge Houston crowds for her cinnamon rolls, 19-year-old Niayah Hicks is opening Starr Bakery's first storefront in Missouri City this fall.

Four Entertainment Group is bringing its Beeline cocktail bar to Mason’s $150 million District at Deerfield in late August. The drink-focused venue will be 4EG’s 25th establishment.

Gringos Locos has abruptly closed all four of its Orlando-area locations, leaving customers and employees searching for answers. The beloved late-night taco chain’s online listings still say it is open until 3 a.m.

Seattle’s Great Pumpkin Beer Festival returns to Capitol Hill this fall with 60-plus seasonal beers, live music and a giant beer-filled pumpkin. Tickets go on sale Wednesday for the one-day October event.

Pamana is bringing its acclaimed Filipino dinner service to Expatriate’s former Northeast Portland home this fall, while brunch stays at The Hoxton.

Bastrop’s second McDonald’s is nearing its grand debut at Sendero, with a ribbon-cutting set for August 27.

The Little Fox owners are opening a more casual wine bistro across the street in Fox Park, complete with oysters, freezer-door martinis and a kitchen without gas.

Camila Alves McConaughey is joining Southern Living's first Hill Country Tailgate in Fredericksburg, where barbecue, football, cocktails, and live music are on the menu.

A longtime Quincy Italian restaurant is closing this Saturday after roughly 32 years in business. Gennaro & Son is inviting customers back for one final goodbye.

Koriela has opened in Hyde Park with Israeli pastries, espresso drinks and a loaded boureka filled with eggs, pickles and tahini.

Webster’s storied Hop nightclub is giving way to a larger Preslee’s Southern Good Eatery with a family-friendly format planned for fall.