2. A Wichita Falls ramen noodle restaurant is expanding to Keller with construction scheduled to wrap up by December. Owner Injun Shim said he expects to open Hoshi Ramen shortly after construction finishes at 1301 Keller Parkway, Ste. 200, Keller. The Fort Worth resident opened Taki Ramen in Wichita Falls in 2021 and is bringing a second restaurant to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The business will offer appetizers such as edamame, gyoza and spring rolls. Entrees include rice bowls; salads; and tonkotsu, shoyu, aka, miso and specialty ramen noodles with brisket, pork, shrimp, kimchi or tofu. Japanese beer, Korean liquor and sake are on the menu, and Shim said he will apply for a liquor license for the Keller location. A website and phone number are not yet available. www.takiramen.com (Wichita Falls location)
3. Buffalo Wild Wings Go is planning to open at 1411 Keller Parkway, Keller. “We are thrilled to introduce the new takeout- and delivery-focused ‘Go’ model in Keller," according to an email statement from Buffalo Wild Wings. "Buffalo Wild Wings ‘Go’ is the perfect spot for wing-lovers featuring a curated menu of wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches, tenders, sides, and all our famous sauces and seasonings." The new location is expected to open this winter as part of the Keller Marketplace development, according to the city of Keller. www.buffalowildwings.com/en/bww-go
4. Portillo’s, which is known for its Chicago-style street food, submitted a permit application with the city of Fort Worth for a 2.068-acre site at 2491 N. Tarrant Parkway near Tehama Ridge Parkway. A spokesperson for the restaurant chain said no further information was available at this time on the Fort Worth location. Portillo’s officials announced plans to open its first Texas restaurant within the Grandscape development in The Colony this fall. The restaurant chain has more than 70 locations across multiple states. Portillo's is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chargrilled burgers, chopped salad, cheese fries and chocolate cake, according to its website. www.portillos.com
5. In less than a year, Danny and Joy Atkisson have gone from running To Chai For Cafe out of a tent at the Keller farmers market to a food truck and will soon open a brick-and-mortar store. The Atkissons bought Roscoe’s Coffee House at 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, Ste. 100, Keller, on Sept. 1. Former owner Alan Spicer sold the coffeehouse named after his dog to the Watauga couple, according to Danny Atkisson. A small remodeling project is underway, and the Atkissons have applied for the permits needed to open, Danny Atkisson said. He said he hopes To Chai For Cafe will be open for business by the end of September. The food truck will still be in operation and available at local festivals and events. To Chai For Cafe will continue to sell its chai drinks and waffles as well as expanding to include offerings from Roscoe's, such as its cold brew, Danny Atkisson said. The hours and days of operations are still in the planning phase, but Danny Atkisson said the location will be closed on Sundays. www.facebook.com/tochaifor
