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The Presidio Social Club in San Francisco closed after 18 years due to high operational costs and staffing issues, despite serving 2 million customers since 2006.
Hotel La Jolla's new restaurant, Sea & Sky, offers panoramic ocean views and a menu by James Beard-recognized chef Anthony Wells, with dishes that highlight the Pacific's flavors.
A new food hall featuring Almanac Beer Co. is set to open in West Oakland, aimed at enhancing local food culture and community ties in a historic 1923 building.
The Wydown coffee shop chain in DC abruptly closed its doors amid unionization efforts, suddenly terminating 30 jobs and prompting employee protests and legal action.
A "Top Chef: Wisconsin" episode featured a cranberry Quickfire and a Native American-themed Elimination Challenge, resulting in a double elimination, including Austin chef Amanda Turner.
Memphis hosted the inaugural SmokeSlam BBQ festival with over 50 teams competing for $250,000 in prizes, offering food, music, and community activities.
Chicago allows partial outdoor dining on Clark Street in River North, mixing vehicle traffic with diners; the compromise elicits mixed reactions from local officials and businesses.
Korean chain Simbongsa opens its first US branch in Pleasanton, CA, offering traditional Korean doughnuts and croquettes at Pacific Pearl's Pacific Food Hall.
H-E-B Mueller in Austin is hosting a speed dating event, offering singles aged 30 to 45 a chance to find love amid groceries. The event has spurred online excitement.
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food is opening in downtown Goodyear, bringing Mediterranean cuisine to the GSQ urban center, with plant-based options and a vibrant atmosphere promised by the owner.
Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe in Miami is closing after nearly 30 years in business, with the owner announcing the end of an era on social media. The last day of operation is Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Chicago issues a new permit for expanded outdoor dining on Clark Street to support local restaurants and enhance River North's street life without impeding traffic.
Red Lobster in San Antonio has closed, along with over 50 other locations, and its contents are being auctioned off with bidding starting at $15,000, amid potential bankruptcy concerns.