Cantina La Rosa opened Feb. 13 in the former Fernando’s space in Preston Hollow, serving Tex‑Mex plates, margaritas and a covered patio from the Smoky Rose team.

Oak & Antler opened in late 2025 at 317 E. Mills Ave, turning the former Berkeley into a lodge-like tavern with Southern-inspired plates and cocktails. Reservations recommended for busy nights and the Valentine's prix‑fixe.

Ugly Dumpling will open its first DFW spot at 213 N. Central Expy in Allen, bringing hand‑made xiao long bao, dim sum and bubble tea to the corridor.

Wilmington food‑truck favorite Becker’s SMASH‑tastic Burgers is converting its trailer into a storefront at 31 S Fairfield St in Leesburg. A final health department sign‑off will set the opening date.

Sazani Oceana opened at Shaker Square this weekend, bringing an upscale, seafood-forward menu and a renovated dining room to Cleveland’s east side.

Renwick Hospitality will open Golden Child, a rooftop cocktail bar at Hotel Park Ave in NoMad, slated for Spring 2026.

Bellagio's Mayfair Supper Club reopened with an Outside The Box–produced show, refreshed menu and late‑night after‑hours groove overlooking the Fountains.

Morty’s Meat & Supply will open a Smokehouse Stage and launch dueling piano nights on March 6, with karaoke, trivia and shareable plates.

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans a Cary location at Alston Town Center, joining Whole Foods and a new Life Time; the franchisee says a Q3 2026 opening is expected.

Gonzales-based Pho Viet is opening a roughly 2,000‑sqft outpost in Long Farm Village, with owners targeting a November 2026 debut.

Augie’s Mussel House & Sports Bar is headed to Annapolis Town Center in late February with a mussel‑centered menu, beer pairings and big‑screen TVs.

Tasting Table named Raleigh’s Mala Pata North Carolina’s best Mexican restaurant, capping a fast rise that included a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. The masa-first menu and bold sauces helped seal the pick.

Guerito's Potranco Road counter abruptly closed after the owners said the landlord ended the lease; the chain pointed customers to its mall locations.