New Restaurants Expand Culinary Scenes in Carolinas, Texas, California

Several new dining spots have recently opened across various U.S. regions, enhancing local culinary scenes. In the Carolinas, Spartanburg welcomed Downtown Pizza, specializing in New York-style pies, while Asheville's Piccolina offers Neapolitan sandwiches and pastries with upcoming dinner service, and Greenville's Tahini introduces Middle Eastern street food emphasizing fast-casual fare. Columbia, South Carolina, saw Breakfast at Ruiz expand with a new northeast location, continuing to serve popular breakfast dishes like shrimp-and-grits and waffles. North Carolina features notable breakfast venues such as Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant in Raleigh, known for Southern classics, Biscuit Head in Asheville with creative biscuit toppings, and Lovick’s Café in Kinston offering traditional meals. Meanwhile, North Texas' McKinney area has added a second 88 Baobao location serving Taiwanese cuisine, a new Black Rock Coffee Bar, the reopening of Cavalli Pizzeria under new management, and upcoming establishments like Hoshi Ranch Japanese Barbecue and a new Indian restaurant inspired by vibrant street culture.