In-N-Out Burger opens new location at The Outlets at Orange, offering indoor and outdoor seating, 80 jobs starting at $22/hr, and long operating hours.

Vintage Wine Estates, facing financial difficulties, has declared bankruptcy and announced plans to lay off 377 employees across ten Bay Area facilities.

Thai Town Thai Eatery and Bar opened in Sugar Land, Texas, offering authentic Thai cuisine and a full menu with halal options, focusing on traditional flavors without Americanization.

Smash Jibarito, a pop-up known for combining smash burgers with jibarito sandwiches, is a hit at Desert Hawk Bar in West Town, Chicago, bringing a fresh culinary experience to the local bar scene.

Vajra, a Nepalese-Indian restaurant in Wicker Park, is reopening for in-person dining on August 1, reviving its bar service and offering a menu that has earned it two Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.

A fire, following a car crash, caused significant damage to the Napa Valley Distillery, but the establishment plans to rebuild. No barrels or employees were harmed.

Bacalar in Austin, previously a high-end Mexican restaurant, closed to become a casual eatery after parting with Chef Gabe Erales. This shift aligns with neighborhood preferences for relaxed dining.

Athena Board Game Cafe relocates to the former Heartland Cafe site in Rogers Park, as Nayo African Cuisine launches at Athena's old address, offering authentic Nigerian dishes.

Seabrook City Council approved a six-month temporary variance for Barge 295, allowing the hurricane-damaged floating bar to operate as a land-based food truck.

Ramsey County launches the Stop Food Waste Challenge to reduce the amount of food waste in organics bins starting August 1st, aiming to educate and encourage residents to save money and reduce waste.

Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano in North Beach is preparing for a change in management as the Crotti family plans to retire and sell the restaurant by the end of the year.

Bopomofo Cafe is opening in San Diego, offering Asian-American fusion cuisine and ready for the grand opening on July 27. The cafe has a reservation system due to high demand.

Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento is closing on August 3 after 30 years of operation, as announced in a Facebook post citing multiple factors for its decision.