A late‑April freeze baked Hudson Valley blossoms, wiping out stone fruits and damaging some apple varieties. Farmers used fires, fans and even helicopters to try to save buds.

Dish's Bagels is headed to AMLI Brookhaven this spring, promising hand-rolled New York-style bagels, thick schmears and piled deli sandwiches with Southern hospitality.

Arcana, a 47‑seat hidden cocktail den from the owners of The Roxy, is slated to open on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas with an astrolabe‑style entrance and classic cocktails.

Eldorado, a new bar from the teams behind Panther Club and Jackie’s, will take over the former Dig A Pony corner on SE Grand this summer with DJs, cocktails and burgers.

Amorino opens its first Florida storefront in downtown St. Petersburg this weekend, handing out 1,000 free rose-shaped gelato scoops at its grand opening.

Wonder opened its first Bronx location in Parkchester last Thursday, folding dozens of cuisines under one roof and handing freebies to early guests.

A late‑April freeze devastated grape buds across Virginia and Maryland, forcing wineries to redraw staffing and bottling plans. Growers and state agencies are tallying losses and watching for recovery.

Mac's BBQ opened in Atoka with a ribbon-cutting celebration and is named in memory of Jerry Mac, who died April 27, 2025. The town shared photos from the event on its Facebook page.

Da Hong Pao will close its Logan Circle location on May 3, ending nearly a decade of dim‑sum service on 14th Street.

Dimples Bar & Grill plans a second location in Fells Point, taking over the former Riptide spot and promising Amoroso‑roll cheesesteaks, drinks and live events.

Allandale's Yard Bar will shut on May 30 after 11 years; owners blamed rising property taxes and insurance for the decision.

Vineland’s Wander Back Lager took gold at the 2026 World Beer Cup, beating 155 rivals and spotlighting the brewery’s local‑malt approach and taproom plans.

Holy Bowly opened Monday on Detroit’s east side, turning a long-vacant storefront into a halal rice-bowl spot backed by a Motor City Match grant.