Andy's Frozen Custard opened a drive‑thru and walk‑up in Cibolo's Buffalo Heights, bringing concretes, Jackhammers and opening‑week promotions to the I‑35 corridor.

The Dallas-born Dick's Last Resort closed its 2211 N Lamar St. outpost last Sunday after roughly 40 years; the chain cited declining business and rising rent.

Calicraft Upstairs, the new rooftop from Walnut Creek's Calicraft Brewing, will hold a soft opening on Dec. 12 after months of permit delays.

Immortal Cafe & Supply is opening a Curtis Park outpost with brunch, a curated wine list and evening events. The downtown shop will remain at 1111 H St.

Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended the opening of Dutch Bros Coffee's new Exposition Park location, highlighting the city's openness for business and economic growth.

Shake Shack is closing its location at San Francisco Centre on Dec. 18 after the building's sale and a new owner's requirement for tenants to vacate, adding to the mall's decline in occupancy.

Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace is the highest‑ranking Las Vegas entry on LaListe’s 2026 Top 1,000 list, a prestige boost for the Strip’s fine‑dining scene. The nod lands as the restaurant nears its 20th anniversary.

Smokey Mo's marks 25 years by opening a new Bastrop smokehouse. The Dec. 5 grand opening includes $5 sandwiches, $2 beers and a fundraiser for the school band.

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening at 18476 I‑35 N in Schertz; franchisee Paul Gorman says construction is wrapping up and more Texas locations are planned.

Castro and Duboce Triangle neighborhood favorite corner store Courtney's Produce has announced that it will close after 54 years in business. Courtney's last day will be Friday, December 5.

Asador Bastian was named North America’s top steak restaurant in a new ranking, lifting River North and several Chicago steakhouses onto the continental map.

First Watch opened a 3,700‑sq‑ft Henderson location with a covered terrace, indoor bar and an opening‑week unlimited Project Sunrise coffee offer.