Mezcal Comida & Cantina opened this fall in North San Antonio, serving Oaxacan dishes like sopes, mole and mezcal-forward cocktails. The new patio overlooks the Salado Creek Greenway.

After 13 years on Milwaukee Avenue, the Logan Square outpost of The Chicago Diner will close on Dec. 12. The Lakeview original will remain open while the Logan Square space winds down.

Insomnia Cookies is opening its first Henderson location next Saturday with a late-night grand opening and a limited free-delivery promo.

Hana World Market is winding down in December; Ramen del Barrio will leave its food‑court stall and aim to reopen nearby on Kramer Lane in mid‑January.

Trader Joe's is expected to open at Kingwood Commons this Friday, occupying about 17,180 sq ft at 600 Kingwood Drive. Local shoppers will soon have a nearer store.

Hoka Hoka Fuku quietly opened a Huebner outpost near USAA, bringing its familiar ramen, udon and cotton candy cheesecake to the Medical Center. The new shop mirrors the chain's menu and hours.

Indianapolis City-County Council approves the city's first DORA in Irvington, aiming to revitalize the neighborhood and support local businesses while maintaining safety and cultural integrity.

SingleThread shares the No.1 spot on LaListe’s 2026 Top 1,000, bringing international recognition to Healdsburg’s tasting‑menu scene.

With Love, Always will open a quick‑service outpost at Red Rock Resort in spring 2026 as the property refreshes its food court with neighborhood favorites. The move brings the Centennial Hills smash‑burger brand to Summerlin.

Castro and Duboce Triangle neighborhood favorite corner store Courtney's Produce has announced that it will close after 54 years in business. Courtney's last day will be Friday, December 5.

Volta, a vinyl-forward hi‑fi listening bar from Danny Delgado, has opened in Government Hill with a deep record library and bespoke cocktails.

Ronnie Killen says the Woodlands Killen's Barbecue will close Sunday, Dec. 7, as talks advance to sell the building to Whataburger. Pearland and Cypress locations will remain open.

Bode's Corned Beef House in Plymouth is closing on December 19 after decades in business due to their building's sale. There's hope, but no plan, for reopening. A fundraiser on December 15 will support the staff.