The Illinois State Fair is preparing for its summer event with the 100 Days Out celebration, offering discounted tickets, fair food, and prizes on April 30 at the fairgrounds.

The Paris Baguette franchise is opening four locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, offering freshly made products daily, and has a new leadership team with internal promotions.

The Long Goodbye, a new all-day venue with food, drinks, and shopping, opens April 26 in East Austin, featuring a cocktail lounge, food trucks, and outdoor bar.

The Oregonian/OregonLive and KGW invite the public to submit video questions for a debate between Multnomah County DA candidates Mike Schmidt and Nathan Vasquez before the May election.

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe in San Diego is relocating to Poway due to high operational costs, with a soft launch scheduled for April 24 amid economic challenges.

Taco Bell reintroduces Nacho Fries with Secret Aardvark's Serrabanero Ranch sauce, available nationwide from April 25, with special access for loyalty members on April 23.

KAIYŌ Restaurant & Bar opens a new Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine outpost in San Francisco, offering a unique dining experience with a diverse menu and curated cocktails.

Chotto Matte, a rooftop restaurant in San Francisco, faces a lawsuit by CalAsia Construction for unpaid construction fees amounting to approximately $1.9 million.

Shawarma Guys opens a new restaurant in La Mesa, adding to their San Diego presence, offering their popular wagyu beef shawarma alongside an expanded menu that includes vegan options.

Heavy Handed opens a new smash burger location in Studio City, taking over the previous Mister O’s space with a revamped orange exterior and Instagrammable decor.

Chick-fil-A opens a new location in Pleasanton, creating 35 jobs, with a focus on dining in and carry-out, but no drive-thru. They donated $25,000 to local food aid and recognized "local heroes."

Shore Hotel in Santa Monica is set to open Shoreside, a new food and drink venue offering local ingredients and coastal views, aiming to become a popular outdoor social spot.

Chicago welcomes two new Filipino restaurants: a sit-down venue by Kathy Vega Hardy at 5914 W. Lawrence Ave and Umaga Bakehouse by Robert and Kissel Fagaragan, specializing in Filipino breakfast items.