Quincy Bake Shop has opened a café inside Oklahoma Contemporary, bringing pastries, coffee and an inclusion-first staffing model to the museum. The shop held a grand opening on March 13, 2026.

Carletti's has opened in the restored Kentucky Club on NE 63rd, preserving horse-stall booths and serving handmade pasta rooted in long‑kept Bolognese recipes.

Chipotle opened at 3170 Classen Blvd with Norman’s first Chipotlane drive‑thru, serving Chicken al Pastor and rolling out student‑focused rewards. The new spot also lists standard pickup and delivery options.

La Buca, a new Tuscan‑leaning restaurant in Paseo, opened with handmade pastas, tableside tiramisu and a late‑night DJ lounge. The menu rotates monthly.

A sign for Uncle Julio's has appeared in the long‑vacant Wayne's Waterside Grill building in Norman, and the chain says it's targeting an August opening.

Jersey City–born Bang Cookies has opened in Oklahoma City, bringing its oversized stuffed cookies and a community fundraising angle to the metro.

Formosa Street Food & Bar brings Taiwanese small plates, dumplings and late‑night drinks to Uptown 23rd under owner‑chef Ivan Wong. The spot was featured on KOKH's Living Oklahoma.

Oklahoma implemented a new SNAP policy eliminating the purchase of candy and soft drinks with benefits, aimed at promoting healthier eating among recipients.

Starting Sunday, Oklahoma EBT cards will no longer cover candy or soft drinks. Here’s what’s banned, how checkouts will change and where to get answers.

Rescue Dog Hot Sauce founder Tim Heitzman opened Pit Stop Cafe at Classen Towers, pairing street-food breakfasts with dog-themed decor, records and sauces for sale.

Tulsa's greenhouse-inspired Bar Serra has opened a second location in Midtown Oklahoma City, bringing spritzes and Mediterranean-leaning small plates to NW 10th.

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi‑unit deal to bring several smorange 'Cans' to North Oklahoma City. Local operator Slide Thru will announce sites and opening dates soon.

Chicken Foot's Edmond location said it closed after late‑January winter weather forced an abrupt final day of service, leaving neighbors surprised.