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The D.C.-born toast chain Toastique opened its first Long Island location in Woodbury on Feb. 28, replacing a longtime sandwich shop and serving gourmet toasts, bowls and cold-pressed juices.
State officials recalled oysters and clams from Drayton Harbor after multiple norovirus-like illnesses linked to raw oysters. Restaurants and retailers were told to remove affected product.
A food-truck favorite has moved into the former El Tango spot on Madison Avenue — a grab-and-go cafe serving build-your-own bagels, burritos, pancakes and coffee.
New Jersey's Frutta Bowls has opened its first Cincinnati shop in Oakley, bringing açaí, pitaya and build‑your‑own superfood bowls to Madison Road.
La Madeleine will open March 18 at Legacy Pointe in Mt. Juliet, bringing a French bakery case and an all‑day menu to the Golden Bear Gateway. Local owners plan to hire about 50 staff.
The New Braunfels food-truck favorite has opened a restaurant on S. Business I‑35, bringing its patented Ultimate Burger Press patties to dine‑in and drive‑thru service.
A Smithtown Carrabba’s has been converted into The Chas steakhouse as Bloomin’ Brands shutters other locations, including a Willow Grove spot eyed by Texas Roadhouse.
State inspection records show Kobe Sushi, La Carreta, Fiery Crab and a PJ’s Coffee in LaPlace were cited for critical violations during late‑February inspections.
Singhs Vietnamese has opened a third San Antonio location near UTSA, offering banh mi and rice bowls mostly priced under $14 — including a $13 shrimp rice bowl.
A state inspection found five violations at Juniper Grill in Cranberry Township, from a soiled slicer guard to damaged floor grout. The restaurant has until March 10 to come into compliance.
Sexton's Pizza will open inside The Little Grand Market in Grandview Heights with a grand opening scheduled for March 11. The Columbus chain brings its charred-crust pies to the food hall.
Buffalo-born Wingnutz is opening a Lakeland location and will start accepting franchise offers later this spring. Public filings show a Florida LLC has been formed as the brand eyes national growth.
Bizarre Coffee opened a 3,500‑sq‑ft Roswell shop at 1090 Alpharetta Street this February, bringing colorful lattes, house‑made syrups and a cocktail program to downtown.
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