Pochys in Berkeley, helmed by Aravind Pochiraju, serves authentic South Indian street food and is gaining popularity with a menu inspired by flavors from Bangalore, Mumbai, and Tenali.

Schmackary's Cookies from NYC is set to open multiple stores in San Diego, bringing its Broadway reputation and a selection of over 100 flavors to the West Coast.

Vecino, a new Mexico City-inspired restaurant, opens in Detroit's Midtown, offering a community vibe with shared plates and Michigan's first corn nixtamalization program.

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill designating Memphis-style barbecue as an official state food after a humor-filled debate on regional barbecue loyalties.

Mestiza, a Filipino-Mexican restaurant in SoMa, San Francisco, reopens after four years, offering a fusion menu with plant-based options and outdoor kamayan dinners.

The Cele Store, a Texas BBQ place known from 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' has closed indefinitely, with no reasons provided for the sudden shutdown.

Chronic Tacos announces the grand opening of its Redondo Beach location with free tacos, a year of free tacos raffle, live music, and other festivities on April 20th.

Lasung House in Koreatown, Los Angeles, is popular for its large pork cutlets, drawing influence from Korean-Japanese culinary traditions and serving approximately 200 cutlets daily.

Ben & Jerry's 'Free Cone Day' returns, offering free ice cream scoops globally in a bid to surpass a million giveaways.

Bombshell Treat Bar opens in Berkley, offering ice cream bars and treats in a 2,200-square-foot space at 2688 Coolidge Highway after pandemic-related delays.

Omakase Shoji is a new Japanese omakase-style restaurant combining traditional dining with a casual izakaya atmosphere, set to open on Chicago Avenue with a focus on authenticity and quality.

Chef Royal Bellock accuses Lyndell Price, co-founder of Turkey Leg Hut, of betraying a joint venture and copying his oyster pop-up's menu and recipes.

Cielito Rosa Bakery is opening soon in Mesa, Arizona, offering American-Mexican pastry fusion. It's founded by three friends and will feature cupcakes, churros, horchata, and custom cookies.