Noodles & Company plans to close up to 17 company-owned and 4 franchised locations in 2025, despite a recent sales increase and new menu offerings. The company aims to optimize its portfolio and support impacted staff.

Andytown Coffee Roasters is set to open a new "togo-focused" location in Downtown San Francisco on May 27, aiming to serve the weekday crowd among the city's competitive coffee scene.

Questlove opened Mixtape, a burger joint offering gluten-free, beefless burgers without seed oils in Westlake Village, focusing on reimagined classics with mindful ingredients.

One Market Restaurant in San Francisco is closing on June 11 after 32 years due to post-pandemic challenges and the retirement plans of its founding owner.

Arizona's Spring 2025 Restaurant Week features 200+ eateries offering affordable prix-fixe menus until May 25th, with a fall edition scheduled for September.

Santiago Perez, founder of Cosme, launches the new Santo Taco taqueria in NYC's Nolita, while remaining a partner at Casamata. The venue will serve a simple menu focusing on high-quality ingredients and transparency in sourcing.

Joe's Stone Crab in Miami is reducing prices on its menu items to uphold its founding motto of inclusivity and accessibility, bucking the trend of increased costs due to inflation.

Bahama Breeze closes 15 locations across the U.S., including two in South Florida, as part of a strategic move to focus on successful restaurants. The chain aims to assist affected employees.

Clever Koi in Phoenix offers an innovative dish, udon carbonara, blending Italian and Asian flavors, with a focus on technique and culture in fusion cuisine, as noted by Phoenix New Times and Saiga Vietnamese Eatery.

Chef Dominique Ansel opens Papa d’Amour, a French-Asian bakery in Greenwich Village, showcasing innovative pastries like taro mochi donuts and scallion basil blossoms.

Modern Love vegan restaurant in Williamsburg is closing in June due to an unsustainable business model post-pandemic, with plans to relocate and reinvent.

Houston is set to open a new beer garden as part of Ashford Yard redevelopment in West Houston, promising a vast space with indoor and outdoor lounging, expected to launch in 2026.

Circle M Diner in Wantagh celebrates its 50th anniversary with a $5 menu, thanking the community for its long-standing support and reflecting on its history since opening in 1975.