Chef Nando Chang of Miami's Itamae AO wins the James Beard Award for Best Chef: South, following in the footsteps of his sister Val Chang who won the previous year.

Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston won the James Beard "America's Classics" award for the northeast, celebrated for its long-standing tradition and simple comfort food.

NYC chefs won major honors at the James Beard Foundation Awards, with Jungsik Yim and Vijay Kumar among the recipients. New categories were introduced, including Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service.

Oliver's Donuts is closing its Market House location in Lawrenceville, with no specific reason given, and is seeking to pass the space on to a new hospitality entrepreneur.

Sardinia Italian restaurant in Miami Beach has closed after 20 years, marking a significant chapter's end in the local culinary scene. No specific reason for closing was provided.

Joey Chestnut is set to participate in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th after resolving a contract dispute. He aims to break his record of 76 hot dogs.

Ren Omakase, a new sushi venue by a seasoned team led by Sunny Noah and Chef Wen Zhao, opens in Menlo Park, featuring an Edomae-style menu sourced from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.

Rancho Cordova hosts two farmers markets - Alchemist Certified Farmer's Market and Soil Born Farms - both featuring a variety of fresh, seasonal produce and goods on Saturdays.

Olmo, a new Mexican cantina-style restaurant, opens in the evolving Bed-Stuy neighborhood, with a menu featuring Mexican flavors and offering an affordable dining experience.

Eataly opens a 30,000 square-foot marketplace at Aventura Mall in Florida, featuring Italian groceries, restaurants, quick-service counters, a cooking school, and a wine store.

Union County enhances food safety with a recent Certified Food Protection Manager course, preparing local food workers in best practices and sanitation to ensure public health.

The MICHELIN Guide is expanding to cover the Southern US, including Atlanta, with the first edition launching on November 3 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Fikscue, an Indonesian-Texas BBQ fusion restaurant, has opened a new location at San Francisco's Chase Center, offering unique halal smoked meats and Southeast Asian dishes.