Bubbakoo's Burritos is opening its first North Carolina restaurant in Durham's Renaissance Village, bringing customizable burritos, tacos and the chain's Chiwawa bites.

Chick‑fil‑A filed TDLR permits for a $4.5M, 5,071‑sq‑ft restaurant at 4631 Williams Drive in Georgetown, with construction tentatively scheduled June–November 2026.

Lettuce Entertain You’s Aba will open at The Seam (1444 Oak Lawn) in Dallas’ Design District in late 2026, bringing its mezze‑style menu to the redevelopment. The project pairs national dining names with new retail and patios.

Boatman Spirits Co. at Seaboard Station is selling its first bottled vodka and gins; bottles have been available since Feb. 1 and a launch party is set for Feb. 22.

Empty Stomach Group’s Merci Jones quietly opened on Broadway on Fat Tuesday with $7 cocktails, pop-ups and a thoughtful zero-proof program.

Dallas-based FreeRange Concepts opened Birdie's Icehouse at East River 9 in the Fifth Ward, pairing big screens, a 25,000‑sq‑ft event space and outdoor recreation.

Pizza Guys will open a fourth San Diego restaurant in Mission Valley on Feb. 26, owned by local entrepreneur Mert Egilmez and located near the University of San Diego.

Fort Worth‑based HTeaO has filed state permits for four Rio Grande Valley shops, starting with a $1.15M Brownsville build. Timelines put construction this year.

Birria Barrio’s South Flores window opened last Thursday with a five‑mini‑taco special that ends up costing about $14 with a Mexican Coke. The tacos come piled with salsas, onions and a whole jalapeño for a surprisingly filling, wallet‑friendly bite.

The TikTok‑favorite Roni’s Mac Bar is opening at the Mall of America and has a second Twin Cities location planned for Dinkytown. Mall and contractor notices show progress, but dates are still fluid.

Coastal Farmer will be the signature oceanfront restaurant at the Dune House Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, promising farm-forward fare, private dining and a dune-facing patio.

Aloha Fish Company opened at oneC1TY Monday, bringing Hawaiian‑style poke, Pacific‑fresh fish and island desserts to West Nashville. The permanent market grew from pandemic pop‑ups.

San Martín Bakery will open at 5500 Preston Rd in Plano this spring, offering freshly baked pastries, Guatemalan‑roasted coffee and a full breakfast‑to‑dinner menu.