State health inspectors closed Black Rock Pizza in Kailua‑Kona after finding rodent droppings and other critical violations. The shop must fix problems and pass a follow‑up inspection before reopening.

Sketches of Spain will close July 19 and its owners plan to turn the Zang Boulevard space into an expanded Wild Detectives concept while keeping the Oak Cliff bookstore open.

Hush Hush is a small speakeasy inside Pint + Jigger at Ala Moana, serving New Orleans style cocktails, barrel-aged pours and boozy slushies. Reservations are available via OpenTable.

Lib's Grill has opened its fourth Maryland location at 210 W. Pennsylvania Ave in Towson, featuring a raw bar, steaks, happy hour and weekend brunch.

Mom's Cafe returned to East Main last Friday under owner Gilbert Romero, reviving breakfast and lunch service in downtown Allen. The renovated space aims for a homey, grandmother‑house vibe.

Shipley Do‑Nuts signed a one‑unit franchise with SouthFair CDC to bring a community‑run shop to Malcolm’s Point in South Dallas under a nonprofit ownership model.

State filings show a 2,115‑sq‑ft Taco Bell is planned at 16355 FM 1314 in Conroe with a $1.5M build and a fall construction window.

Venetian chain Dal Moros signed a lease for about 1,100 sq ft at 421 Seventh Avenue for its first New York City shop, with a fall opening planned in the Penn District.

Krupa's Tavern, a Fairmount mainstay since 1921, is being sold. Buyers say they'll preserve its character while making modest family-friendly changes.

1926 Coffee Co. will open on the Barnett Building’s ground floor at 112 W. Adams, offering house‑roasted coffee, signature lattes and pastries in an Art Deco setting.

Green Papaya Thai & Sushi Bar will move into a 6,500‑sq‑ft Windermere storefront at 8695 Conroy‑Windermere Road — the latest tenant in a space that has cycled through multiple restaurants since the early 2000s.

Hash Vegan Eatery on South Flores will close at the end of August while its landlord renovates the space. Owners hope to reopen in early October and are asking for support.

NearBite Banh Mi and Coffee opened in League City with bánh mì, egg coffee and a dessert-forward menu. A grand opening is set for this Saturday.