Estelle's, a cocktail lounge in downtown Austin, has closed permanently after a year of operation, with the reasons for the shutdown undisclosed by its parent company NoCo Hospitality.

Adventurous Stills distillery in Tempe reopens after a fire, offering new spirit creations and a renewed experience for patrons while maintaining its grain-to-bottle ethos and local Arizona sourcing.

Bojangles is set to expand in the Houston area with new locations in Webster, Tomball, League City, and Baytown, recognized for its Southern chicken and biscuits.

Three North Houston breweries, B52 Brewing Co., 11 Below Brewing, and Fortress Beerworks, have merged to streamline production and increase distribution.

Two Japanese dining establishments, Rokusho and Udatsu Sushi, have recently opened in Hollywood, offering authentic and innovative Japanese cuisine in the former Sunset Boulevard studio.

San Francisco's iconic Magnolia Brewing is changing hands yet again, and will reopen under the same name, with some slight changes, in a few months.

Jefferson Parish announces the new The Pointe at Lafreniere Food Pavilion at Lafreniere Park, seeking diverse food service operators for a family-friendly dining experience.

Estelle's Social Lounge in Austin closed suddenly, amid unconfirmed reports of financial issues. A new cocktail lounge, The Long Goodbye, is set to open, indicating a changing local hospitality scene.

Ivanhoe Village introduces Food Truck Fridays at Ivanhoe Park Brewing, with 10 unique food trucks each week, including Chicken Waffle Grill and Cholo Dogs, despite the challenging parking situation.

Marysville's 11th annual Yuba-Sutter Brewfest offers unlimited local beer tastings and food, live music, and charity support, with options for designated drivers.

Cocina De Barrio is set to open a new location in North Park, serving Oaxacan-inspired Mexican cuisine, following the success of its existing San Diego venues.

Son of a Gun, a popular seafood restaurant in Los Angeles, is closing after 13 years. The owners expressed pride in their success and gratitude toward staff and patrons.

Candlelite is expanding its tavern-style pizzeria to Lincoln Park's iO Theater at 1501 N. Kingsbury Street, combining Chicago's love for comedy and cuisine.