San Francisco just claimed the top spot among major American cities for downtown office recovery, and the evidence comes from millions of lunch orders that can't be spun or disputed. Even better: local restaurants are surviving at rates that shatter the doom-loop narrative.

NYC’s Michelin-recognized hand-roll bar DOMODOMO opens in Ewa Beach this Wednesday with a DOMOKASE tasting and a menu of Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes. The new spot sits at 360° Ewa Beach Country Club.

Coon Rapids and Anoka, MN mayors compete in a food drive to support the ACBC Food Shelf, aiming to gather the most non-perishable food items by November 21.

"Inside Goodyear" podcast highlights the evolving culinary scene in Goodyear, according to influencer Melissa Anaya from EatDrinkAZ, showcasing the city's dining and entertainment growth.

Turtle Tower plans a Fillmore Street outpost at 3145 Fillmore St, bringing Hanoi-style pho, "street" snacks and potential late-night hours to Cow Hollow. The family says they may test a kitchen open until 3 a.m.

Chef Accursio Lota opens Dora in La Jolla next Thursday with housemade pastas, a large patio and pre‑theater menus timed to La Jolla Playhouse shows. Reservations are live now.

Michael Mina quietly opened Pabu‑Chan, a 20‑seat glass‑cube sake tasting room at 101 California, serving guided flights, warm carafes and lunchtime bentos. It doubles as a private event space.

A lawsuit accuses Cape Cod Chips of misleading marketing by claiming no artificial ingredients, despite containing synthetic citric acid. The company, acquired by Campbell's in 2018, declined to comment on the pending litigation.

Yony Hung sells his popular Venezuelan Chinese fried rice from his car in NYC, attracting long lines and celebrity attention, with plans to open a restaurant in Madrid.

Unionized Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day, demanding better contracts, while the company continues festive cup giveaway and maintains most stores open.

Governor Hochul allocated $550,000 to SUNY community college food pantries to address food insecurity. The funding is part of a broader $106 million effort to combat hunger in New York.

Lēʻahi Brewing opened at Aloha Tower with a mission: every pint helps fund restoration of Diamond Head slopes while supporting Hawai‘i farmers.

Las Cuatro Milpas, a historic Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, has been sold for $2.275 million. The new owner, a religious organization, has not disclosed future plans for the property. The restaurant's closure marks the end of a 92-year legacy.