Noy’s Thai Bistro is closing after 15 years near San Antonio as owners Duane and Noy Korslund retire. Regulars have until the end of August to make one last visit.

Pikes Peak turned its famous summit doughnuts into a Guinness World Records achievement. A crowd of 285 visitors dunked pastries into coffee at 14,115 feet.

Texas Ale Project will pour its final beers this Saturday after roughly 12 years in Dallas. The closure adds another chapter to North Texas' rapidly changing craft-beer scene.

Beignet Fest returns to New Orleans City Park on Nov. 7 with $15 early-bird tickets, live music, creative beignet dishes and a mission supporting local autism programs.

Drew Brees-backed Smalls Sliders is plotting two more bright-orange drive-thru locations in North Texas, with construction timelines stretching into early 2027.

Freya will host a $200 James Beard Taste America dinner featuring Doug Hewitt, Grey Ghost’s Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio.

Pflugerville’s Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue is expected to close August 30 after nine years, citing beef prices and ongoing parking problems.

Shoyo has left its tiny Lower Greenville counter for a larger nearby space. The $195 omakase restaurant plans to keep its intimate format while upgrading the experience.

Dallas-born Neko Yubu is now serving Korean stuffed tofu pockets near UT. Its Austin soft opening comes with free yubu boxes for early customers.

Old Caz is opening its Petaluma Backyard with a seven-mile bicycle cavalcade, live music and a tap handle tied to the brewery’s earliest days.

Old Town Tortilla Factory is closing after 30 years in Scottsdale, ending a run defined by Southwestern food, margaritas and a leafy adobe setting.

McClain’s Pizzeria is back in Mandeville after a nine-month recovery from an electrical fire, with a new location, expanded seating and family recipes that survived the blaze.

Seattle’s anticipated Abecedary pizzeria will serve its first slices at Hillman City’s free block party this Saturday.