A new North Central spot is serving Nepalese momos, Indian curries and Tibetan snacks with a fast-casual twist and veteran-owned roots.

Austin institution Texas French Bread is aiming to reopen in April after its Rio Grande building burned in 2022. Owner Murph Willcott says the rebuild is nearly finished and will return to the original footprint.

Terry Black’s Barbecue will take over 1310 E. Common St. in New Braunfels, adding a pit house and two-story patio as part of a late-summer 2026 rollout. Permits list a roughly $5M renovation.

Boulder‑born Snarf’s will open a new Aurora shop next Monday and has at least three other Denver‑area locations in development. The chain’s expansion touches neighborhoods from Montbello to Lakewood.

Whataburger filed for a $2M renovation at its East Austin MLK location, with state records showing upgrades to the building, parking and landscaping. Construction is slated to start mid‑July and run about five months.

The pink‑fronted Lakewood landmark is back after a multimillion‑dollar rehab by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, reviving cliff divers, puppet shows and a 30‑foot waterfall.

New York based 16 Handles will open three frozen yogurt shops across metro Phoenix in 2026, starting with a Chandler location this spring.

A West Side staple updated its dining room and menu, added an exclusive Pearl Rouge oyster and revived weekly nights to give diners new reasons to return.

The Juicy Crab has listed a Pasadena address at 4002 Spencer Highway and a comp report shows a lease starting in March, with a likely spring opening. The chain’s Cajun boil combos are expected at the new site.

Port No. 06 has returned to Station No. 06 in West Allis with a deep‑sea tiki theme and a 16‑drink cocktail menu. The tiki run is followed by a rotating fish‑fry schedule into spring.

A compact Bagel Co. Express from the Galveston Bagel Company is headed to 61st Street; permits show construction Feb 20–Apr 30, 2026. Owners say it’s the first of several in Greater Houston.

Rick's Ice Cream in Palo Alto has been acquired by Pints of Joy, which will maintain classic flavors and introduce new ones, blending tradition with innovation.

The popular Castro location of Peet's Coffee at 2257 Market Street is set to close at the end of January.