Quix Chocolate is taking over the longtime Kilwins storefront on E. Liberty and aims to open July 1, 2026 with Belgian chocolates, Illy coffee and Guernsey Farms ice cream.

The Kebab Shop arrives in McKinney’s West Grove Friday with wraps, bowls and Mediterranean sides. The company confirmed the launch on social media ahead of the opening.

A stripped-down pop-up called Bar at Gramps opens this Friday in Wynwood with picnic-bench seating, a pool table and local music. The limited run favors art and shows over craft cocktails.

Bartlett's is moving into the old Threadgill's on Riverside with a major renovation and an early 2028 opening planned.

Black Restaurant Week returns to San Antonio Feb. 22 6March 1 with citywide specials, ticketed tastings and $1-per-special donations to local nonprofits.

Indianapolis‑based Café Patachou will open its first Ohio cafe at The District in Mason this spring, bringing signature breakfast dishes and daytime lunches to the area.

Arbetter's Hot Dogs added local icons to its Hall of Fame, including news anchor Alex De Armas and former UM president Donna Shalala, celebrating their community impact.

Ciao Restaurant and Bar in Lynn will close Saturday, Feb. 21 after five years. Owners thanked the community and said the business will pass to new operators.

YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse opened Feb. 17 in Cumming's Westshore, pairing a wood-fired menu with on-site small-batch beers and a limited Founders Club.

Skinny Buddha, the sushi-and-hibachi stall at The Bank Food Hall in Kannapolis, will serve its final meals on March 8 after a brief run that began last August.

By the Brewery, a Downtown Memphis breakfast-and-lunch cafe, has closed permanently less than a month before its fifth anniversary. The closure leaves a quieter Tennessee Street morning crowd.

Koong’s, a fixture on North Milpitas Boulevard for more than 40 years, has closed as owner Ming Ju Yu retires.

Phoenix favorite Bagelfeld's has opened a second shop in south Tempe at Rural & Baseline, bringing its early‑morning bagel rush and rotating schmears. Expect early sellouts.