The Tacoma Arts Commission awarded $100,000 in grants to 25 local artists for various projects, promising public cultural events and diverse artistic experiences.

Halley Chambers and Kip Green are set to open Cleo Downtown, a rotisserie restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, in spring 2026, expanding their Brooklyn success to new borough.

Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, was named one of the top five donut shops in the country by USA Today's 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Miguel Escobedo went from shuttering his exhausted food truck operation to opening a Union Square restaurant in just six months-thanks to an unexpected phone call that changed everything.

Wren House Brewing Co. opens its third location in Phoenix, offering cask ales and English beer styles in a space combining British pub aesthetics with Southwestern elements.

A listeria outbreak linked to chicken fettucine alfredo products has resulted in three deaths and one pregnancy loss. Federal health officials trace it to contaminated meals sold at Kroger and Walmart.

SanDai & KOPI Bar, a popular Indonesian restaurant and cafe in Walnut Creek, East Bay, has closed due to high rent and low foot traffic. Chef-owner Nora Haron plans to potentially open more Kopi Bars in the future.

Toy Boat, the Clement St. ice cream shop with a cult-like following, reopened on Friday the 13th and proved some superstitions worth breaking. The 43-year-old Richmond District institution emerged from a seismic retrofitting and remodel, but proudly held onto nostaligic traditions with an expanded menu.

Havana Harry's in Coral Gables was temporarily shut down due to a health inspection revealing a roach problem. They claimed to reopen in less than 24 hours.

WesBurger 'N' More in San Francisco is closing next month, as the owner decided not to renew the lease. The restaurant was known for its contribution to the city's smashburger trend.

Egg Tuck, a Los Angeles-based breakfast sandwich company, is set to open a new location in San Diego's Little Italy featuring fluffy scrambled eggs on house-made brioche.

Orlando's oldest diner, College Park Café, closed due to health violations including a cockroach infestation, shortly after attempting to revamp with a drag brunch. The owner decided against reopening after a closure order.

Waffle House is testing a new 'Classic Blend Cold Brew' at select Atlanta locations, adding a canned, lightly sweetened cold coffee option to its traditional menu.