Portland’s first Chick‑fil‑A in more than 20 years opened near Mall 205, offering dine‑in, carryout, curbside pickup and an indoor play area.

Abbott’s Frozen Custard quietly closed its McKinney stand in December, with the chain’s corporate site currently listing no Texas locations.

Owner Dave Hoops announced Hoops Brewing in Canal Park will close on Feb. 23. The brewer thanked staff and patrons and invited the community to the taproom’s final month.

Salem's Damascus Kitchen is expanding to downtown Dallas with a takeout food truck. Owners say the truck will serve the same chicken and lamb shawarma wraps that made the Salem counter a hit.

Porter-based Cinco Vidas Coffee Company plans a second mobile trailer in New Caney early this year, expanding its flavored-latte lineup beyond Porter.

HTeaO opened on Loop 336 in Conroe on Jan. 10, offering 20+ iced‑tea flavors, coffee and a drive‑thru from local franchise owners.

Smokey Mo's BBQ is opening a Schertz Station location this spring, promising brisket, half‑pound meats and homestyle sides.

A new omakase counter has opened in Portland's Pearl District, highlighted in KOIN's Foodie Friday. The opening arrives amid a broader local surge in tasting menus.

A family-run Cuban bakery that began at farmers' markets has opened a tiny Curtis Park counter serving pastelitos and cafecito in limited morning hours.

Cafe Revy, a luxury mobile matcha and coffee bar from Vika Galanesi, plans a February debut in the Seattle area with specialty matcha lattes and classic coffee.

A Paris-inspired cocktail lounge, CachE9 310, opens in the West Loop on Feb. 14 with velvet drapes, secret backrooms and a short small-plates menu. Expect classic-forward cocktails and intimate seating.

Southern California’s The Hat is opening its first location outside the state in Spring Valley, bringing its famed pastrami dip sandwiches and chili cheese fries this spring.

Amado, from the Dominguez family, will open in downtown Burlingame with regional Mexican dishes and an agave-forward bar.