A compact Thai counter has opened inside a Citgo on N Armenia Avenue, serving Pad Thai, curries and Thai iced teas from a pickup window. Early delivery buzz is already forming.

DRIP opened a North St. Pete cafe at 4901 38th Ave N, mixing coffee, botanical teas and kava with evening events and alternative wellness products.

A viral TikTok shows a delivery of boxed croissants at Le Parisien while a customer says she paid $12 for a pistachio croissant, spurring a debate about transparency. The bakery’s menu lists the item at $12 and Costco sells a 12‑pack for about $6.80.

Pearland's Hiram Clarke BBQ will close after nearly six years; owners Paul and Martha Jacob blamed rising food and operating costs. The shut‑down follows earlier thefts and a years‑long squeeze on small barbecue joints.

A Hollywood parking‑lot taco stand run by ex‑Las Vegas chef Emiliano “Ruben” Martinez is drawing late‑night crowds for mesquite‑grilled steak tacos. The stand’s rise traces back to a few key media mentions and a focus on high‑volume execution.

Permit plans show Jersey Mike’s will convert a former Subway at the Safeway-anchored center on East 20th Avenue. No opening date has been announced.

Smalls Sliders will open a second McKinney 'Can' next Tuesday on Custer Road, adding the chain's sliders, fries and shakes to the west side.

Dunkin' and Jimmy John's are planning a joint 1,986‑sq‑ft drive‑thru on San Antonio's South Side with about $300,000 in renovations.

A boutique micro‑bakery called Dolce Amore has opened at 206 Lake Drive in Covington, serving dot cakes, gelato, macarons and savory bakes.

Acez Lounge wants to open a live‑music lounge and brunch spot at Silver Mill Shopping Center; owner Timothy Milton has renovated the space but city permits are pending.

Churn will close its South Side East Carson storefront Saturday after five years, citing vandalism, theft and staff harassment. Owner Kelley Costa plans a McCandless shop and wholesale growth.

Colin Lynch's Traveler Street Hospitality will shutter Bar Mezzana, No Relation and Shore Leave on Jan. 1, 2027, citing lease pressures and giving staff months to find new work.

Ekiben faces a federal copyright suit after a 2024 Instagram post allegedly used the 'Space Jam' theme without a license. The complaint seeks damages and an injunction.