Pokeworks is building a roughly 2,100‑sq.‑ft. outpost at FredMed Plaza (4343 Medical Dr) with construction slated mid‑February and a projected mid‑May finish. The move is part of a multi‑unit San Antonio push led by franchisee Agustin Guzman.

A local caterer is opening Hattori Nori, a counter‑only hand‑roll sushi bar on Nashville’s west side offering made‑to‑order temaki and a tight rotating menu.

RT Lodge in Maryville added a Carriage House day spa and a Meeting House after its restaurant earned a MICHELIN Guide recommendation. The upgrades aim to turn diners into overnight guests and host more events.

One Kitchen opened in Porter's Loop 494 shopping center in mid‑January, serving tacos, burgers, Greek dishes and desserts via an online ordering page. The new storefront is at 23598 Loop 494.

Hidden Dumpling House is opening a third Sacramento location in Land Park, owner Danni Kan said. The chain joins Elk Grove and Midtown with its handmade dumplings.

Sofia's Pizzeria opened Wednesday on Landa Street in New Braunfels, serving pizza by the slice, a two-slice lunch special and catering out of a downtown shop.

Hans' Crawfish returns to The Barn at Frio Hill in Cypress on Feb. 6 for the 2026 crawfish season with a Thu–Sun schedule while owners hunt for a permanent spot.

U.S. Egg’s Tempe location has reopened after a 15-month rebuild following an October 2024 fire. The family-owned chain invested roughly $1.9M and kept staff working nearby.

Frenchmen All Day, the Marigny cafe known for house-roasted coffee and Bloody Marys, has closed after five years. The building is now listed for sale.

Family-run K-SSAM Bap is heading to West Sahara, promising ssam-bap wraps and bold sauces. The owners say an online presence is coming soon.

TikTok‑famous La La Land Kind Café has soft‑opened in Arcadia, bringing colorful lattes, a purpose-driven hiring program and a Feb. 7 grand opening with discounts.

Culebra Meat Market is opening a 12,772‑sq‑ft, $2.5M store at 15245 Culebra Road on San Antonio’s far West Side, placing the chain near a new H‑E‑B. The filing and visible signage point to a planned buildout in the growing corridor.

Dallas favorite il Bracco is opening on Scottsdale Road this late March with housemade pastas, fried artichokes and a frozen "Bracco" cocktail.