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.

Lake Lanier Olympic Park's Food Truck Friday returns on June 20 with food, live music, and a public safety showcase. Entry is free, and lakeside seating can be reserved for a fee. The event is part of a series sponsored by the City of Gainesville.

Castro women's sports bar Rikki's (2223 Market Street) is opening pretty much on schedule, just in time for Pride Month.

Minnesota's Senate passed a bill aimed at reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, with a focus on energy transition investments and affordability.

Lincoln Center's "Summer for the City" will feature Festival Food Trucks with dishes from NY chefs at accessible prices, including Kwame Onwuachi's Patty Palace.