Fiorella opens its fourth San Francisco location in Noe Valley, featuring wood-fired pizzas, a spritz station, and a six-seat pizza bar. They will also offer brunch service starting July 5.

Austin's Polvos Tex-Mex Restaurant was featured on 'Jeopardy!' with a clue about its food, bringing national attention to the local "Mexican Mile" scene.

Phat Eatery's new location in The Woodlands, honoring late founder Alex Au-Yeung, opens under Kevin Lee and Marvin He, offering Malaysian cuisine and expanded menu options.

Leku, a popular Basque restaurant in Miami's Allapattah, will close on June 30 but hopes to reopen elsewhere in the city. The closure is due to the area's slow development, despite the restaurant's recent rebrand and menu update.

Chef Raphael Lunetta opens Marelle restaurant in the Sandbourne Hotel, featuring a blend of Tulum and Santorini-inspired cuisine and design, highlighted by LA Eater.

Ben Shenassafar of the Hundreds opens his first restaurant, the Benjamin Hollywood, featuring a menu inspired by global dining and a beverage program curated by industry experts.

Hinodeya, a historic ramen restaurant from Japan, is set to open in San Francisco's Marina district in August, taking over the former Jaranita Peruvian restaurant space.

A McDonald's in Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco, has closed after 30 years, due to financial challenges and a failure to reach a sustainable lease agreement. Staff can transfer to other locations.

Evan LeRoy of LeRoy & Lewis, an innovative chef in Austin's barbecue scene, is releasing a cookbook, "New School Barbecue," in 2026, sharing his culinary techniques and recipes.

Pincho Burgers and Kebabs opens in Katy, Texas, introducing Miami-inspired Latin American flavors to the local food scene, with a charity initiative on opening day.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers a variety of specialty cocktails and treats to help travelers cool off before their flights, including options like the "Prickly Pear Mai Tai" and "Layover Lemonade."

Bubba's 33, a sports bar, opens in Houston, offering American cuisine and a family-friendly atmosphere with both meaty and vegetarian options. The Katy location features large TVs and a scratch-made menu.

A Hooters location in West Palm Beach has closed, part of a trend of approximately 40 nationwide closures. Hooters cites market conditions for the decision; the company continues adapting its business model.