The Dream Asia Food Fest in Las Vegas showcased over 90 food vendors offering diverse Asian cuisine, with mixed reviews on pricing, and also highlighted the Chinatown redevelopment project.

A Bronx bodega, facing high inflation and bird flu impacts on egg prices, offers eggs in threes for $2.99 to help the community, deviating from traditional bulk selling and breaching packaging laws.

The new restaurant Raon, founded by Soogil Lim and Saook Youn, is opening on Manhattan's Upper East Side, offering a tasting menu that highlights kimchi pairings with dishes for $225 and additional beverage options.

New Asian fusion restaurant Haii Keii opens in Houston's Upper Kirby, featuring a broad menu with dishes like sushi and wagyu steak, aiming to provide a varied dining experience.

Fox 5 Atlanta spotlights dining options in Atlanta for Valentine's Day, while USA Today cites a survey indicating most Americans plan to spend more on dining out for the occasion despite inflation.

Brooklyn's Cuts & Slices expands to the Lower East Side, introducing inventive pizzas like oxtail and shrimp and lobster Alfredo. No grand opening date for the Houston Street location yet.

Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, a staple since 1945, reopens fully after storm damage, offering patrons complimentary peach cobbler as a thank-you gesture.

Atlas Restaurant Group is opening a new The Admiral's Cup tavern in Annapolis' historic Stevens Hardware building by summer 2025, expanding their Maryland dining presence.

Kowbird in West Oakland, owned by chef Matt Horn, closed due to financial strains and city challenges, despite the owner's desire to support small businesses.

Yelp named Holbox in South LA the top U.S. eatery for 2025, noted for its seafood and community support, with California dominating the list with 37 restaurants.

Annie Shi is opening a new wine bar in Chinatown focusing on Chinese cuisine, drawing from her Shanghai and Dalian roots, following her success at West Village's King and Jupiter.

Celebrity chef Marc Forgione closes Trattoria One Fifth in NYC after less than a year, with intentions to focus on other projects. He also relocated his flagship restaurant to a historic site in Tribeca.

Torani celebrates its 100th anniversary with pop-up events, grants for non-profits, and revival of original 1920s flavors. The company focuses on community investment and innovation, rejecting a deal with Starbucks to maintain its quality.