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.

A delivery‑and‑pickup Buffalo Wild Wings GO is headed to Mueller at 2201 Airport Blvd early 2026, offering app orders, locker pickup and third‑party delivery.

The MICHELIN Guide announced a new Southwest edition and will return to Las Vegas after more than 15 years, with inspectors already scouting restaurants across the region.

Taco Bell opened at UC San Diego’s Price Center on Dec. 3, drawing long lines and a reported mobile-order outage on opening day.

Yolk will move into the former Edzo’s spot at 1571 Sherman Ave in downtown Evanston; the build‑out is under way but no opening date has been set.

Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant will leave Oxbow Public Market on Dec. 31, 2025. Owner Peter Granoff says he’ll refocus on the Ferry Building and a new cheese concept next spring.

Mac’s Old House has been bought by local investors and is expected to reopen in June 2026 after a major renovation that will keep the original menu and ambiance.

Ithaki Estiatorio has opened on Halsted, bringing a seafood-forward Greek menu, wood-fired cooking and an expansive Greek wine list to Greektown.

Pepper Lunch launches its first Honolulu location next Friday at Moanalua Shopping Center, with pepper rice, sizzling curry and a grand-opening BOGO entrée. The Moanalua spot is the start of a planned island rollout.

The historic Wythe Diner was moved from Williamsburg to Steiner Studios for preservation and future film appearances.

An Austin mini‑golf restaurant is moving into West 7th’s former Bottled Blonde space, with construction slated to begin in January 2026. The venue will pair a 12‑hole course with food and drinks.

Phoenix Fire Department partners with St. Mary's Food Bank for a Holiday Food Drive, collecting non-perishable food items at local fire stations to alleviate food insecurity.