Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas is set to open Miracle Eats, a new food hub, this winter. Initial eateries include Carnegie Pizza, Tacotarian, Fat Sal's, and Dave's Hot Chicken.

Maitland Social opens, featuring diverse eateries and a fitness center, including Foxtail Coffee's 61st location, Pizza Bruno, and Wave Sushi's second outlet.

Bay Area's Annabelle Candy Company will close its Hayward plant in September, leaving 43 employees jobless and ending a 74-year legacy of making treats like Rocky Road. CEO cites financial unsustainability for the shutdown.

Two Austin restaurants, Nomade and Fabrik, were listed in Yelp's top 25 new Southern eateries, earning praise for gluten-free and plant-based menus, respectively.

Two Houston friends launched Queen Bee Distilling, offering honey-based Osmia Vodka catering to those with dietary concerns. Their product avoids grains, gluten, and GMOs.

A San Jose shop owner received a jail sentence for illegally importing and selling fruit with invasive fruit flies. This marks a first felony charge for such a crime in Santa Clara County.

Kei Concepts is launching Kei Coffee House in Westminster, as reported by LA Eater, adding to Orange County's coffee scene with Southeast Asian-inspired drinks and a serene space suitable for various activities.

Marty's Martini Bar in Andersonville has been sold to 2Bears Tavern Group and will move to a new, larger location with plans for a sidewalk café in 2025. Staff will retain their jobs with pay increases.

San Francisco's Silver Crest Donut Shop, a 24/7 eatery for over 50 years, has permanently closed, leaving locals mourning the loss of this cultural icon.

Local First Arizona receives over $1 million from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to expand the Heart & Soil People's Garden and support entrepreneurship programs.

Roma Norte, a new cocktail bar in San Diego offering a Mexico City-inspired experience with over 70 unique drinks, opened in the Headquarters at Seaport district.

Leila, a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar, is opening in North Park, offering an immersive dining experience with traditional flavors and a modern twist, under Chef Wesley Remington Johnson.

Dave's Hot Chicken is expanding, opening a new outlet in Pembroke Pines and contributing to its over 200 locations, with a roster of celebrity investors supporting its growth.