Cha Cha Chá quietly opened an elevated, seafood-forward Wynwood outpost with Miami‑exclusive plates and a speakeasy lounge. The menu leans Pacific and the team plans to expand service soon.

Several South Florida restaurants were temporarily closed due to health violations, including pest infestations and poor hygiene, but have since reopened after reinspection.

A North Palm Beach pizzeria created a buzz by featuring iguana meat on a pizza, capitalizing on Florida's invasive species issue, but it is not for sale due to legal restrictions.

Smokey Bones is closing stores, including its West Boca Raton branch, as part of parent company Twin Hospitality's financial struggles. Some locations are being turned into Twin Peaks lodges to improve returns.

Knaus Berry Farm has reopened in a new location, maintaining its traditional menu, including popular cinnamon rolls and milkshakes, with added modern conveniences.

Prince Street Pizza opens its first Florida location in Miami Beach, on Lincoln Road, offering their famous NYC slices and a unique experience with a local fashion collaboration.

Multiple South Florida eateries, including the historic Blue Anchor pub, faced emergency closures due to severe pest infestations and health violations.

Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q in Fort Lauderdale is closing after 36 years due to financial pressures, leaving the community to reminisce about its cherished Southern-style cuisine and role as a local fixture.

The Subculture Group offers free meals to those affected by SNAP benefit suspension during a government shutdown, with plans for a dedicated website and calls for community solidarity.

Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach opened for its 113th season, serving up fresh stone crabs, a significant contributor to Florida's economy and a local delicacy with sustainable harvesting practices.

Brooklyn Chop House, fusing steakhouse and Chinese cuisine, will open in Wynwood, Miami atop the Moxy Hotel, offering unique dumplings and premium meats.

The TGI Fridays beside Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs has closed after over twenty years, reflecting wider challenges faced by the chain amid changing dining trends.

Starbucks is reintroducing its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte along with other seasonal offerings and new items like Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and Italian Sausage Egg Bites, despite a recent 2% dip in US sales.