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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.
Scott Ja‑Mama's Hot Barbeque in south Minneapolis says it will most likely close at the end of the summer; the tiny Tangletown counter has not named a final day.
A rat was spotted at Luna’s Tortillas and roaches were recorded at several Dallas eateries during the May 3–16 inspection cycle, per a Fort Worth Star‑Telegram compilation.
Riva Terrace at the Four Seasons reopens today with coastal‑Italian plates, skyline seating and weekend hours as Minneapolis patios swing into summer.
Clayton's Crab Company, a Rockledge seafood staple since 1967, is shutting its doors; owners cited rising costs and set May 24 as the final day with weekend discounts.
Misha’s Cupcakes will close its Coral Gables walk‑in shop at the end of May and move baking to Pembroke Pines as the business shifts toward wholesale and delivery.
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival returns Oct. 16–Nov. 8 across three islands. Tickets go on sale May 23 and proceeds support culinary education and local producers.
Mark Mendaros of Smashed NYC is launching The Rotisserie Haus inside Time Out Market Union Square, serving spit-roasted chickens, steak frites and jumbo shrimp at market-friendly prices.
Pressed Juicery will leave the Ice Blocks in Midtown Sacramento at the end of June, the space's leasing broker says. The unit is now listed for lease.
A hidden hi‑fi bar called Vinyl Vault will open behind Mel’s on 2nd Ave on May 29, showcasing preserved 1800s vaults, vintage speakers and vinyl DJs.
Alison Roman is opening a First Bloom outpost in Brooklyn Heights this fall, with a small café, coffee bar and a curated retail floor. Job ads and listings have the neighborhood buzzing.
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