Con Huevos has launched Con Huevos Kitchen on East Houston, offering family-size packs and party-scale orders of tacos, enchiladas and burritos for pickup and limited delivery.

Dutch Bros has opened a drive-thru at 2301 University Blvd near Rice Village, converting a former Salad and Go after a $200K renovation. The shop began serving customers Oct. 26, 2025.

Ian Jones plans a Mediterranean-Latin fusion restaurant at 1216 W Owens Ave in Las Vegas. The owner confirmed the site but has not announced a date or menu.

Chef Emme Collins is turning her Baiana pop‑up into a permanent Pike Place Market stall serving moqueca, acarajé and other Bahian favorites. The fast‑casual counter is expected to open in late February or early March.

Aki Sushi is opening at 509 University Drive in College Station this spring, bringing sushi, ramen and late-night options to Northgate near Texas A&M.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has filed permits for a new 5,864‑sq‑ft restaurant at Texas Heritage Marketplace in West Katy, with construction slated to start in April and finish by Christmas 2026.

Machete Tequila + Tacos will close its Colfax outpost after 10 years, citing an expiring lease and heavy BRT construction that cut traffic to the restaurant.

Family-run Soup & Sip opened on Redwood Road with pho bac and salted Vietnamese coffee. The shop occupies a refurbished bank and has drawn early fans.

Terrible Love owner Brian Knowles is converting the Baker Center's band room into a wine bar focused on Spanish‑style vermouth and low‑ABV pours.

Koko’s Bavarian has reopened on South Lamar as a 7,000‑sq‑ft beer hall with massive screens, an oak‑shaded patio and a menu of house sausages, pretzels and big pours.

Nearly $700,000 in grants will help 15 local farms and food businesses scale production and sell to schools, hospitals and meal programs across Metro Chicago.

A local soup‑dumpling shop will take over Red Robin’s big Palladio unit in Folsom, giving Journey to the Dumpling its largest location yet. The swap signals more food‑first activity at the center.

Con Madre Cocina will reopen at its East Oltorf location this Friday with a new 24-foot trailer and its full breakfast taco menu.