Collins Pub, a Pioneer Square staple since 2003, closed last Friday after 23 years. The longtime beer bar at the base of the Collins Building has left a gap in downtown’s tap scene.

Family‑run Tacos Toreados says its Broadway storefront will close Aug. 16, blaming TxDOT's FM 518 widening. Owners will keep catering while they look for a new space.

A Little Shady opens Aug. 4 in Kyle with a 'Greatest Hits' menu of Shady Grove classics, from green chile cheese fries to the Hippie Chick sandwich.

Starkville-born Taste says it plans to open restaurants in every SEC city by 2029 while expanding in Mississippi with Ridgeland, Oxford and new local builds. The group is hiring and building to scale.

Jason's Deli cut the ribbon on its new Live Oak shop, adding a deli and drive‑thru to 8214 Agora Parkway.

Bar Fly is closing its Safety Harbor restaurant on July 30 after selling the Main Street spot to Frenchy's; the owners plan to reopen in Palm Harbor.

Slice Deli, a New York‑style Italian to‑go spot, is coming to Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District with pizza, pasta, heroes and catering. Owners Diane and Andy DeLillo say they’ll announce a grand‑opening date soon.

Oakland’s cult-favorite Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts quietly soft-opened a second shop in San Ramon, bringing its pies, cheesecakes and oversized cinnamon rolls east. Locals spotted the new counter during a July soft opening.

Katsu Zen opens July 29 at the 808 Center with solo dining booths, a 12‑seat counter and a menu of pork, chicken and shrimp katsu.

Naf Naf has opened at 184 Euclid Avenue on Public Square, adding build‑your‑own pitas, rice bowls and meat‑and‑rice trays to downtown Cleveland's lunch lineup.

Tradesman opened a Greenway outpost at 176 Federal St., pairing Barrington espresso with an all-day coffee counter and an evening tavern menu. The patio faces the park.

Texas‑born Urban Bird Hot Chicken is recruiting experienced operators to open at least three Phoenix‑area restaurants as it expands beyond Texas.

Hajime Sato’s 14-seat Sazanami has opened in Beaverton with reservations-only, adults-only dining and a menu built around sustainable seafood.