Activists claim Whole Foods Market sells coconut milk produced with monkey labor, which the retailer denies, citing ethical sourcing assurances for its products.

A new Italian restaurant, Casa Bianca, and rooftop bar, Bar Alcina, are opening on April 12 at the former EastSide Tavern location in East Austin, offering a menu blending American and Italian cuisines.

Interstellar BBQ's GM Holden Fulco is launching Parish Barbecue pop-up in Austin, offering a blend of Texas and Louisiana flavors, including a brisket debris po' boy.

Parkside, a beloved Austin restaurant, reopens after renovations featuring new designs and menu items, with its team ready for 15 more years of service.

Council Member José Velásquez proposes reforms for New York's food truck permitting process to eliminate the need for vendors to move their trucks annually for inspection.

Austin's culinary scene welcomes Si Baby-Q, a new food truck by Zoé Tong that blends Southeast Asian flavors with Texas-style barbecue, set to open in April at 1530 Barton Springs Road.

P. Terry's Burger Stand has added crispy chicken bites to its menu, a new item available at all 32 locations for $4.95, served with five house-made dipping sauces.

Bambino, a new '80s-themed pizzeria by the creators of L'Oca d'Oro, opens in East Austin, offering specialty pies and an aperitivo hour, with delivery options available.

The Redbud Ice House, a new bar by MaieB Hospitality, is set to open in Austin on March 17, offering smash burgers, beer, and ice cream with a Texan atmosphere.

JewBoy Burgers owner, Mo Pittle, is set to open JewBoy Cantina in West Campus's Hole in the Wall, offering Mexican-American fusion cuisine, while closing JewBoy Sliders in Fareground due to staffing issues.

Chef Thai Changthong is set to open a new P Thai's Khao Man Gai restaurant in Austin, offering Thai-Chinese cuisine following the closure of his previous location.

Tsuke Edomae emerges as a sushi hotspot in Austin with difficult-to-get reservations and a 21-course meal that embodies traditional Japanese techniques.

British Airways partners with Franklin Barbecue to serve Texas barbecue on Austin to London flights, commemorating 10 years of the direct route. Club World passengers receive a special "BA-B-Q sauce."