Varsity Sports has opened in Montgomery’s former Napa Kitchen + Bar space, pairing big-screen sports with an upscale restaurant concept, veteran chef and extensive wine list.

The Gypsy Poet has soft-opened its third Houston location in Rice Village, bringing wood-fired artisan pizzas and an art-filled identity to Times Boulevard.

7 Brew is planning a new drive-thru stand in Powell, with a tentative September 21 opening date. The project adds another caffeine stop to the expanding northwest Columbus area.

Walker’s Point’s Full of Beans Café has closed after nearly a decade, with owners Rob and JoAnn Hausknecht retiring from the cafe business.

Mighty Oak BBQ is outgrowing its New Braunfels home. A new Porter Street location promises more seating and better parking by early September.

A new New Orleans East lounge will honor Jacoby Jones and target sports fans. Its opening date and full concept are still under wraps.

Em J’s Cafe is bringing all-day breakfast, Cajun comfort food and family-run hospitality to Lake Charles in early August.

Jeff Harris is bringing Jimmie Lou’s back to Cincinnati after its Oakley run ended. The New Orleans-inspired spot will return in Pendleton later this year.

Moonshine Off Grayson is now open near San Antonio’s Pearl, bringing whiskey, karaoke, live music and honky-tonk energy to Grayson Street.

Wings Etc. has closed its Knoxville location after five and a half years, with owners citing major staffing problems and exhausting open-to-close shifts.

Makirrito is bringing handheld sushi burritos, poke bowls and Japanese-Mexican flavor to San Antonio’s far West Side. Its grand opening arrives Sunday with food, miso soup and merch while supplies last.

Houston-born Shipley Do-Nuts plans two Raleigh shops, with the first expected in 2027. The exact location is still under wraps.

Sarasota’s popular ice cream boat is getting a permanent home with birthday parties, crafts, live sea life, and a loaded topping bar.