A new wave of independent spots — from pinball pizza to Eritrean-Ethiopian fare — is reshaping Oakland Park's Culinary Arts District.

Grove Grocer, a family-run mini market in Coconut Grove, quietly launched a dine-in breakfast menu built around local producers and simple, seasonal dishes.

The TGI Fridays at 90 N. University Drive in Pembroke Pines has closed, with photos showing crew removing the chain’s striped awnings. Nearby Fridays remain in Hollywood and Plantation.

Cutler Bay approved a 6,400‑sq‑ft Flanigan’s at the Shoppes of Cutler Bay; the site plan moves into permitting and construction is eyed for late 2026.

Six South Florida eateries were temporarily shut after inspectors found live roaches, flies and food kept at unsafe temperatures. Most passed reinspection and reopened.

Maradona-inspired 1986 Steak House opens May 4 at the Mayfair House in Coconut Grove, serving asado-fired steaks and a cocktail program from Buenos Aires’ Tres Monos. The group says the menu will showcase beef from Argentina, the U.S. and Japan.

A Pembroke Pines shopper says she found a roach in a Kelly's Cajun Grill meal at Pembroke Lakes Mall; state inspectors ordered the counter closed after an inspection. Officials logged high‑priority violations and the mall vendor remains closed pending corrections.

London’s Signor Sassi has opened its first U.S. restaurant in Hallandale Beach, bringing signature pastas, steaks and a high‑glam dining room to Broward County.

Boca Raton’s Garden Butcher is opening a downtown West Palm Beach cafe in May and has a Wellington outpost planned, bringing seed‑oil‑free prepared meals north.

Paralía brings Aegean meze, Florida seafood and seaside cocktails to the renovated Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

Knaus Berry Farm has extended its season through May 10 — one last chance this spring to grab the famous cinnamon rolls at the Redland location.

Tampa’s Naked Farmer is expanding to West Palm Beach, with state filings and the chain’s locations page pointing to a Palm Beach Lakes outlet spot in 2026. Exact unit and timeline differ across sources.

Leonardo, a glamorous Italian restaurant on Collins Avenue, opened this month even as co‑owner Igor Dze faces a federal indictment in Chicago. Authorities say the probe seized large quantities of marijuana, firearms and cash.