Aarthi Sampath has opened Drāvida in the East Village, a two-floor restaurant and downstairs speakeasy serving South Asian diaspora dishes. The project marks her first permanent restaurant in New York.

Brothers from Lima opened Sabor & Fuego on North MacDill, serving ceviche, lomo saltado and a dessert program built around lúcuma.

Jollibee plans to plant at least 15 new San Antonio locations and has mapped 14 trade areas while hunting for multi‑unit franchise partners.

After 36 years, the Duluth Melting Pot will shutter May 31; owners will host a Final Dip weekend May 29–31 with special menus and keepsakes.

A European-style all-day café from Stella's owner has opened on Grapevine's Main Street, serving pastries, panini and an evening aperitivo program.

Mezcla will reopen June 5 after a van struck its Summit Street storefront in January; months of repairs and community fundraising got the restaurant back on track.

Freeland Spirits opened a full tasting room at PDX’s north concession hall, pouring cocktail flights and selling Portland-made goods during daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m. hours.

A Cerritos co‑packer has pulled dozens of powdered drink mixes after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella in milk powder. The recall touches brands sold to cafes and restaurants across 25 states.

La Stima will host Double Six, a coffee-and-brunch concept from the same team, opening June 6 in Ybor City. The move turns the wine bar into a day-to-night spot.

New federal data show grocery prices are rising and Denver families say they're trading fresh food for cheaper substitutes as fuel-driven costs push bills higher.

A four-day festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds packed the grounds with 80+ food vendors, K‑pop, cosplay and family attractions over Memorial Day weekend.

A father-and-son team has opened Handel’s in Hurst, offering 48 flavors made fresh daily, seasonal sorbets and an opening-day giveaway for early guests.

Bass Lake Draft House in Holly Springs closed on May 11 after 23 years; the owner cited pandemic-driven changes, rising costs and a failed lease negotiation.