The specialty matcha chain took over Shattuck Avenue's old Happy Lemon spot and is hiring baristas across most of its Bay Area shops.

The Madison Street address has cycled through several restaurant tenants over the years—including TAG Burger Bar, Billy's Inn, Crêpes 'n Crêpes and Briar Patch—with Briar Patch the latest casualty.

The Sheboygan-born chain, a multiple award winner at the National Buffalo Wing Festival, is taking over the old Balzac space with 99 seats and 15 taps.

Granado's opens October 2 on South Miami Avenue with $5 burgers and a Choripan twist on the smash burger craze.

Kokovoko takes over the old Sandwich Starr space at Stadium Apartments, blending Moby-Dick lore with Latin American snacks.

Downtown Los Gatos closes to cars Saturday as roughly 4,000 visitors descend for bites, barrel-poured pinot and a vintage Porsche display.

The 11th annual bash on the History Museum lawn pours from over 50 producers, with every ticket helping support the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse.

Alex Wilson works 13 to 14 hours a day at The Hungry Hero. One Instagram post changed his week.

The 2,300-square-foot shop at 108 Fifth Ave. tests whether the activewear brand should open a permanent Manhattan store.

Grill-eria's owner says customers sometimes clap for the food on Parmer Lane. Rib-eye tacos with bone marrow are already a top seller.

Santa Monica's Rustic Canyon marks two decades with a four-part alumni dinner series starting October 6.

Ela Modern Greek Taverna lands at 1551 N. Wells with gyros, soft serve and a chef who grew up in a Lefkada taverna.

The Midtown coffee shop at 3965 Woodward closes Sept. 26, with three other metro Detroit locations staying open.