Four Hawaiʻi food-industry veterans will be honored at the restaurant association’s September gala, with proceeds supporting culinary students.

Zócalo Coffeehouse has opened its first San Francisco location at Mission Creek Pavilion, bringing espresso, fresh food and creekside seating to Mission Bay.

Murfreesboro's Middle Tennessee Pickle Festival returns September 5 with 150-plus vendors, 15-plus food trucks, live music and pickle-themed food.

Cien Agaves is opening its second Arizona location in Chandler with a 300-seat dining room, new dishes and a tequila-fueled grand opening.

Mijos Tacos is moving beyond its food truck with a permanent Five Points restaurant next to new bar El Luchador.

Orem’s Fancy Burger has moved from food-truck roots into a permanent State Street restaurant, adding weekend jazz to its upscale burger concept.

Gideon’s Bakehouse is opening a savory sibling at Disney Springs, with medieval-inspired hand pies, local collaborations and a first-come queue.

Inspectors found rodent droppings from the dry storage rack all the way to the counter where staff hand over drinks — plus a power tool being used to mix the iced tea. The next day's reinspection took five minutes and ended with the doors still locked.

A new Chipotle has opened on U.S. 42 with a Chipotlane built for digital-order pickup. The Louisville location is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Long Beach’s new home-restaurant rules helped launch Steak Freaks, but the backyard steakhouse hit its limits almost immediately.

A free global food festival is taking over Nashville's former Kenny Rogers estate with food trucks, live music, cocktails and ranch activities.

Sari-Sari is celebrating 30 years of Filipino food, family and community in San Antonio with Jocelyn Enriquez, dancing, street food and a pig roast.

Millbraes Cafe is preparing to take over a former appliance-service location on El Camino Real, but its menu and opening date remain under wraps.