Celebrity Chef Kelsey Murphy opens Clutch Kitchen in Fishers, Indiana, offering elevated bar food and promising a new dining experience with items like pizzas, salads, and grain bowls, complemented by Sun King Fishers' craft brews.

After a cancer scare, Burger‑Chan co‑owners Diane and Willet Feng will move to Taipei this summer while Silver Linings Hospitality runs their Houston shop. The pair plan a second location before they leave.

Milkmade, a mother-and-daughter ice cream trailer, will open in January in the Michi Ramen parking lot on North Lamar, serving rotating small-batch flavors and vegan options.

A new chef‑driven event venue from Aron and Pam Schwartz will open in Encinitas this spring. Blank Slate pairs a 12‑seat chef’s counter with community nights and private events.

Mountain Mike’s opened a Summerlin outpost at Trails Village Center, bringing an all-you-can-eat buffet, arcade games and late-night slices to Las Vegas.

Raleigh Police Department received accreditation from CALEA, showcasing its commitment to training, professionalism, and high standards in law enforcement.

Fresh Monkee opened Monday in Missouri City at Sienna Crossing, serving high-fiber, low-sugar protein shakes and Monkee Ballz. The shop joins the chain's Woodlands location.

Simply Super Indian Cuisine & Bar opened in late December at Round Rock Crossing, offering classic Indian snacks, curries and lassis.

Brooklyn's, from Brandi Bohn, has opened on South Main with fusion pizzas, quesadillas and a hoisin‑glazed ribeye — plus plans for an upstairs cocktail lounge.

A second Chipotle is planned for Leander’s Crystal Falls pad, with filings showing a 2,385‑sq‑ft build‑out slated for May–October and an estimated $1.2M cost.

Sazon by Chef Rulis and Starlite Gastropub have combined on N. Mesa, bringing both menus, live music and year‑round patio seating to one spot. The merger revives pizza and widens late‑night options on the west side.

Kyoka Sushi filed for a 6,000‑sq‑ft location at 19037 I‑35 in Kyle; construction is slated to start Jan. 19 and finish by mid‑May. The menu will include AYCE sushi and hibachi.

Cyrus will open Kisetsu Ramen in its Bubbles Lounge on Jan. 29 — a 12-seat, three-course ramen pop-up priced at $75. Reservations release weekly.