Brian and James Malarkey will open The Malarkey in the Pearl — a 250‑seat steakhouse with Pacific Northwest seafood and theatrical decor, including stripper poles. The room is targeting July 2026.

California-born Sip Fresh opens its first Colorado shop in Cherry Creek on Saturday with free drinks for the first 100 guests and a raffle for Nuggets tickets and more.

Zak Baker of Wauwatosa’s Ca’Lucchenzo is a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest. The nod puts a small Tosa kitchen on a national shortlist as finalists are named.

Hruska’s Kolaches moved into a new Sugar House corner at 1751 S. 1100 E on Tuesday, giving away free kolaches and surprise Kolache Cards to early customers.

Ma’s Kitchen is taking over the neighboring storefront on East Colfax to open a moody dim-sum, noodle and cocktail room while keeping a takeout-focused outpost.

La Tiki Paisa, the tiki bar inside Half‑Price Books known for whole‑branzino fish tacos, closed on Jan. 31. La Casita will shift to all‑day service while owners weigh next steps.

Dallas's Katy Trail Ice House will anchor The Ranch in Allen with a large patio, barbecue and about 50 beers on tap.

Raymah Cafe has filed to convert a vacant Applebee’s at 3895 Hacks Cross Road into a new coffee shop; permits and contractor filings show buildout work is underway.

Mia's Table quietly opened a Bellaire location with limited hours and a free frozen custard station. The family-friendly chain is also planning a Sugar Land outpost.

Top Chef alum Alex Reznik will open Hayworth in Henderson on Feb. 26, a 4,200‑sq‑ft spot with Jewish‑inspired dishes, an 80‑seat dining room and cocktails by Giuseppe González.

Paris Baguette filed state permits to open a 2,767 sq ft bakery-café at Kingwood Commons near Trader Joe's, with about $750,000 in renovations planned.

Estância Brazilian Steakhouse has opened in Leander, bringing tableside churrasco and a large salad bar to the 183A corridor. Owners held a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 28.

A new Crenshaw Food Hub in Hyde Park mixes a market, communal kitchen and a viral soursop 'fish' sandwich while aiming to grow BIPOC-led farms.