Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) serves as both a travel hub and a culinary/cultural hotspot, with high food sales, notably in tacos and brisket, and retail success in local merchandise.

A beloved Starbucks at 99 Jackson Street in San Francisco, considered a "community clubhouse," is set to close, despite the community's efforts to save it.

Nino’s Ristorante in NYC is closing after 35 years, while new establishments like Cuerno and non-alcoholic bar Mockingbird are opening, reflecting the city's evolving dining scene.

Ben & Jerry's opens its first Baltimore location at the Baltimore Peninsula, enhancing the local food district and offering a range of ice cream flavors and products.

L'Appartement 4F, known for its pastries, has begun a soft launch for its new West Village location in a building with historical culinary significance.

Madras Dosa Co. is opening a new location in NYC on January 17, offering a variety of dosas and Indian dishes, with plans for further expansion in 2025.

Bar Mercer, a new SoHo restaurant by John McDonald, offers dishes like 'hangover pasta' and aims to provide a retro ambiance reminiscent of former hotspot MercBar.

Blü Cā, a new Jamaican restaurant by One Love Restaurant Group, is set to open in Baltimore Peninsula in early 2026, offering a waterfront dining experience with a mix of Jamaican and international cuisine.

Shake Shack is set to open new locations at Rockefeller Center and the Shops at Columbus Circle in New York City, adding to its extensive presence in the state.

Businesses offer deals on National Bagel Day, featuring discounts and freebies from Bagel Brothers, Biggby Coffee, Einstein Bagels, Bruegger's, and others, as reported by NBC New York and TODAY.com.

Chef Francis Mallmann is set to open a new restaurant in New York at the Faena New York hotel, bringing his live-fire cooking to the city's vibrant dining scene.

The Ruby Fruit, a Los Angeles lesbian bar, is closing due to financial strain from wildfires, as detailed in an Instagram post and NBC News. The LGBTQ+ community expresses support and starts fundraising efforts amid concerns for such spaces.

Señor Sisig opens a new location at Thrive City, near the Chase Center, promising Filipino American street food and events to Golden State Warriors fans.