Revolution Taco’s Rittenhouse chapter is over, but chef Carolyn Nguyen is preparing a deeply personal Cajun-Vietnamese successor. The opening has taken longer than expected.

A West Side Jim’s scored 87 after inspectors found live pests, expired food, grease, and other violations. Metro Health ordered a reinspection.

Shake Shack is bringing a $1.3 million drive-thru restaurant to Wylie, with construction targeted for fall 2026.

PRESS Coffee is bringing fresh-roasted drinks, breakfast bites and opening-weekend giveaways to Sprouts’ new North Phoenix headquarters.

Noblesville’s new Pretender lounge pairs chef-driven plates with a $60,000-plus hi-fi system. Vinyl, cocktails and serious listening are now on the menu.

A Matthews bakery scored 85 after inspectors cited missing soap, no thermometer and a soiled slicer. The latest Mecklenburg inspection roundup includes more than 140 restaurant visits.

Swooger’s is closing after 26 years in Kings Mountain, taking its burgers, ice cream and famous spaghetti Tuesdays with it.

Portland’s Toasted S’mores Bar is bringing torch-fired desserts, hot chocolate and creative flavors to downtown Vancouver this summer.

L’Amorino brings Palermo-rooted Sicilian cooking, Tampa-made pasta and seafood-rich dishes to South Tampa.

A year after a fire destroyed its UNLV-area storefront, TasteBudz Creole Kitchen has rebuilt, expanded and set its sights beyond Las Vegas.

Blondie brings low-key rooftop drinks, hill views, and Australian-inspired bar snacks to West Hollywood. The cocktails are making a stronger first impression than the kitchen.

Kyo Matcha is adding planned cafés in Cambridge and Boston, including a larger tea-house-inspired space with hand-whisked Uji matcha.

Rooted Juicery is closing its Oakley storefront as it prepares to open a new location at Medpace Eatery. The move marks a new chapter for Cincinnati’s plant-based favorite.