Erewhon Market in Santa Monica temporarily closed its tonic bar due to a cockroach infestation, which was a major health violation. After corrective actions and re-inspection, the bar reopened.

Birdee, a new bakery and café by pastry chef Renata Ameni, opens in Williamsburg's old Domino Sugar Factory, offering a mix of sweet and savory treats with a touch of her Brazilian and Lebanese heritage.

Pink's Hot Dogs opens a new location at the Los Angeles Zoo, offering classic and celebrity-named hot dogs to zoo visitors.

The Cleveland downtown Food Truck Series, offering over 50 local food vendors and live music, runs weekdays from May 1-Sept 30 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at various downtown locations.

Philippe Chow faces a lawsuit from Extell Development for unpaid rent and overstaying its lease, with the restaurant's future relocation announced but unspecified.

Cheese N Stuff Deli in Phoenix is closing after decades of serving the community with personalized service and a loyal customer base, with retirement and equipment challenges cited as reasons.

The Maple Grove Police Department partnered with Noodles to support the Maple Grove Explorers youth program through a fundraiser involving dine-in and online noodle orders.

Keith Lee, a TikTok food critic, is hosting the Family Style Food Festival in NYC on May 17, featuring over 40 restaurants, streetwear brands, and a music playlist.

Kancil, a Malaysian restaurant on the Upper West Side, is closing due to rising costs after a six-month run. Chef Simpson Wong and Salil Mehta's venture highlighted Malaysian cuisine with modern touches.

Illinois advances a bill to outlaw unauthorized sales of restaurant reservations, aiming to protect consumers and restaurants from inflated resale prices and lost revenue.

The article discusses Austin's 1.24 million pounds daily food waste issue, its environmental impact, and offers tips and programs like composting to reduce waste.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is reducing operations due to financial losses, while T. Café introduces new pastries. Outdoor dining venues in NYC are reopening for the season.

MTA construction in Forest Hills, Queens, is affecting local restaurants by obstructing access and reducing customers, with owners like The White Radish's losing significant income.