Brame Brands’ Pan Dulce is expanding in San Antonio: a TPC Parkway drive‑thru bakery is permitted for summer 2026, following a larger Redland Plaza flagship in spring. State records and owner comments outline size, cost and a bakery‑forward menu.

Cafe Ohlone is set to open a new café on the UC Berkeley campus, enriching food and cultural appreciation with indigenous Ohlone cuisine and education initiatives.

Bob Costarella’s Red Eye Barbecue is smoking Central Texas–style ribs and beef cheek at a Saturday pop‑up in Santa Rosa’s Roseland. Preorders close Thursday at 5 p.m.

French pastry chef Christophe Rull and chocolatier Annaluna Karkar host a chocolate pop-up in San Marcos featuring holiday-themed treats and signature pastries.

Elizabeth Olsen told the 'Last Meals' show she lives in Sonoma and named Valley's spicy XO eggs as a favorite, sending local interest to the Plaza spot.

Marigold Bagels opened its first physical store in North Park, San Diego, drawing a large crowd, evidencing its popularity for authentic New York-style bagels.

Multiple South Florida eateries, including the historic Blue Anchor pub, faced emergency closures due to severe pest infestations and health violations.

RareTea opened Nov. 21 in Kingwood, bringing Uji matcha, milk teas, brown sugar boba and Vietnamese coffee to the Northpark retail corridor.

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls will open in The Union near Victory Park with a grand-opening celebration next Saturday and giveaways including a chance at free rolls for a year.

Tiger Ramen has become a neighborhood favorite in McKinney for its slow-simmered paitan broth, spicy miso ramen and onigiri snacks. The husband-and-wife team behind the shop are already eyeing a second Texas outpost in 2026.

Seventy Six by Station Casinos will open a Union Village tavern in Henderson on Jan. 22, 2026, bringing 24/7 food, drink and 15 bartop games to the neighborhood.

Grand Lux Cafe will close its Galleria dining room Jan. 24, 2026 after 21 years. The Cheesecake Factory says it will assist staff as Eataly plans a major nearby buildout.

Family‑run Sueño in Richardson pairs refined modern Mexican plates with a cocktail program that experiments with clarified mezcal and housemade liqueurs. The team is opening a larger Snider Plaza outpost in early 2026.