Pittsburgh's Fat Head’s Saloon won Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, earning five medals in various beer categories and showcasing their national recognition and growth.

Andiamo Italian Chophouse is set to be the anchor restaurant at the new JW Marriott Detroit Water Square, aiming to contribute to Detroit's economic growth and revitalization.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the president's order to deploy the Oregon National Guard in Portland, overturning a previous TRO. Oregon AG Dan Rayfield criticized the decision, fearing overreach and escalations.

Ja Rule launched his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, accompanied by an event at Amali NYC featuring signature cocktails, a southern-inspired dinner, and plans for a bar takeover tour.

A Brooklyn restaurant veteran is quietly building a cult following at Berkeley wineries and Castro sake bars, testing whether his acclaimed New York sensibility can translate to the West Coast pop-up circuit. Industry insiders are already calling it one of the region's most exciting underground dining experiences.

A mother-daughter team spent hundreds of hours baking a towering creature that's now drawing lines of children outside their First Street storefront. The massive sculpture represents more than just another entry in an annual scarecrow contest.

The TABC is investigating reports of possible liquor contamination at Bedrock Tavern in Cypress after customers fell ill. The bar acted swiftly, contacting authorities and removing the bottle in question.

Voodoo Doughnut is opening its first Northeast location in Union Square, NYC, bringing its unique doughnut flavors and vibrant atmosphere to the area.

The Port of San Diego is partnering with The Rustic for a waterfront dining venture at the San Diego Rowing Club; the restaurant will offer live music and a dock-and-dine feature.

Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach opened for its 113th season, serving up fresh stone crabs, a significant contributor to Florida's economy and a local delicacy with sustainable harvesting practices.

Phoenix reports 90% completion of its Food Action Plan goals, improving local food systems and access, as outlined in its 2025 Food Action Impact Report.

Wake County inspectors are ensuring food safety at the N.C. State Fair, to guarantee that nearly a million attendees can enjoy food without health concerns.

Some downtown bar owners are fighting the exact thing that could save their businesses: more reasons for people to actually show up. While they worry about splitting a shrinking pie, the city's entertainment zones are proving the pie was never the problem.