Napa Valley rolls out a 31‑day Restaurant Month in January with prix‑fixe menus, stay‑and‑dine packages and valley‑wide promotions. Reservations are recommended.

East Sacramento's Brickland Restaurant and Bar closed due to significant vandalism on Christmas Day, impacting nearby businesses with smoke damage and disrupting local patrons' routine.

South Korea–born bakery TOUS les JOURS soft-opened in Honolulu on Keeaumoku Street and is celebrating a grand opening Sunday–Tuesday with giveaways and cloud cakes on the menu.

A new California law requires most store‑bought corn tortillas and masa products to be fortified with folic acid starting next week, with small bakers exempted. Officials say the aim is to reduce neural‑tube birth defects.

Franchisee Mike Cullen plans a Jersey Mike’s at Shady Hollow near Brodie Lane. Permits point to an April–August buildout and about 21 indoor seats.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans a Sunset Valley Village location; filings show construction could run April through August.

Rooftop Macarons is expanding to Roseville's Nugget Plaza with customizable macarons, MACamisu and boba‑topped drinks. Opening date hasn't been announced.

Avenue Café will reopen at MGM Grand on Jan. 12, taking back the space from Netflix BITES after its run. The return restores a daytime café option on the casino floor.

JuiceLand is opening a new Vintage Marketplace shop in northwest Houston; the TDLR permit lists a mid‑February 2026 fit-out completion and an early‑2026 debut.

Canadian shawarma chain Osmow’s is opening its first Houston outpost at Cougar Den Center near the University of Houston, with state filings showing a March 2026 completion.

San Antonio ramen spot Noodle Tree will close Jan. 11 after chef Mike Nguyen says he must focus on recovery from a years‑long cancer battle.

Chicago‑born Potbelly plans a 1,750‑sq‑ft shop at New Braunfels’ Town Center at Creekside with a $425K renovation and an early‑2026 timeline.

Dallas-born Bellatrino Pizzeria is opening its first Florida location at 59 West Ave in St. Augustine, with a menu of Neapolitan pies, sandwiches and a tentative mid-January opening.