Four Seasons Resort Hualalai brings a star-studded roster to Kona this Monday for Taste of the Islands. Tickets are $225 for adults and $115 for keiki.

A child was sexually assaulted by a registered sex offender at Orangewood Elementary School in Phoenix, leading to criticisms of public safety measures.

Cafe Olivia filed to open a 4,436‑sq‑ft cafe at 2400 Dallas Parkway in Plano, with work set to start Feb. 1, 2026 and a late‑summer opening anticipated.

Longtime Hartz Chicken on Pinemont will close Dec. 31 after the landlord declined to renew the lease; marketing materials for the adjacent parcel list a supermarket and apartments.

Longtime all-you-can-eat sushi spot Sushi Delight (1946 Market Street) has announced it will close after more than 25 years.

Em Café quietly opened Dec. 12 on Spencer Highway in Deer Park, serving Vietnamese phin coffee, matcha and boba. A grand-opening date hasn't been announced.

Smoothie King opened a second New Braunfels location at 654 S. Walnut Ave., expanding the local franchise operated by Paul Flores.

Bankhead Brewpub will close its West 7th Fort Worth location on Dec. 30 after the owners accepted an offer for the property. The brewery says it plans to scout new Fort Worth locations in 2026 while keeping other sites open.

Q’s Halal Pizza on San Pablo Avenue mixes halal pies with biryani, kabobs and samosas; its gyro plate — lamb, basmati and two sauces — is already drawing praise.

Home Slice Pizza became the first pizzeria inducted into the Austin American-Statesman’s Restaurant Hall of Fame, capping 20 years on South Congress. The honor recognizes neighborhood roots and steady growth.

Chef Rob Larman is closing il Fuoco on Jan. 1 after a decade; he cited rising costs and a shrinking customer base. The pizzeria will serve through Dec. 31.

The East Village's new wine bar, Stars, offers over 1,000 bottles and 20 by-the-glass options in a cozy, 450-square-foot space with a small, complementary snack menu.

Dirty Dawgs, a new Houston food truck, is turning heads with halal hot dogs served on toasted Hawaiian rolls and bold, crunchy toppings. The short menu includes six dog styles, fries and shakes.