The opening and closing of new restaurants and bars in March saw a significant increase in activity, with 29 new spots opened and nine closed, although seven were within city limits. Over half of these openings were in the suburbs, a trend that continues to grow. The city has launched programs to streamline the permitting process, but no success has been reported. However, there are still several notable new restaurants in the city, including notable ones from local operations like FiNO, Ma’s Kitchen, and Chicken Riot. The exodus of restaurants to suburbs is a welcome bonus for diners living in areas that have traditionally been defined by chains.