La Perla Taqueria, an East San Jose fixture for four decades, will close Dec. 29. Owner José Guitron blames ICE arrests, inflation and construction for the drop in customers.

Orange City is hosting Food Truck Friday and a free film screening at Mill Lake Park and Veterans Memorial Park on January 2nd, featuring street food and the movie "The Wild Robot."

After 61 years, Rio Vista’s Point announced it will close; owners blamed failed lease talks and high costs as the property is listed for sale.

McGee’s Tavern & Grille in Lincoln Park has closed; the 950 W. Webster building is being marketed for sale while city records show no permits yet.

Kevin Durant and partners are opening Austin Sports Club, an upscale sports bar and restaurant in downtown Austin. The project will occupy the former J. Prime space at 205 E. Third St.

After losing his sight to diabetic retinopathy, a Duncanville pitmaster opened Blindfolded Barbecue this year and now cooks by touch, smell and sound. The results are drawing neighbors and attention.

Pick's Roadside will reopen in mid‑January, preserving classic burgers and shakes while adding Wagyu upgrades and a curated drinks program.

Moderna Bar & Pizzeria opened downtown Austin with chef Leo Spizzirri’s dough‑first pizzas and a gold‑tiled Marra Forni oven. The menu mixes 10 pizza styles with tableside pasta theatrics.

Pasha Mediterranean filed a Placer County business notice for a Roseville location at 390 N Sunrise Ave; the owner says plans are in development with no date set.

Hibari, from Jesse Sun and chef Takashi “Taka” Sega, has opened in Portola Valley with a six-seat kappo counter and a 22-seat dining room serving omakase and prix-fixe dinners.

Bev's Bagels is expanding in Detroit and opening a new location in Ann Arbor in 2026, focusing on larger spaces, an extended menu, and sustainable practices.

Whole Foods is set to open in a historic bank building in Ridgewood, Queens, spurring mixed reactions about gentrification and the impact on local businesses. The store's lease and opening date are confirmed, yet financial details are undisclosed.

Rebel Cheese will close its Mueller bistro on Dec. 24. The company says gift cards will be honored online and some staff will move to a plant‑based tenant.