Cody Pruitt is opening a French restaurant, La Royale, in Greenwich Village. Meanwhile, his insights on French dining were discussed in Frenchly, and Barclays Center debuts Pop's Patties stand. Polka Dot, a Polish eatery, struggles financially.

The Harford Road Papi's Tacos is closing to become Alexander's Tavern, following owner Charlie Gjerde's strategy to better align with local preferences.

Guerrilla Tacos in the Arts District has stated it will close on January 31, 2025, due to challenges, including the pandemic and a robbery. Sister venue Guerrilla Cafecito will also shut down.

The team behind Lazy Bear is set to open a new French eatery, JouJou, in San Francisco, offering a luxurious and fun dining experience with a focus on French cuisine and seafood.

C Casa, a Mexican restaurant in Napa, has closed after 15 years. Economic factors, the pandemic, and low visitor traffic contributed to the closure. The restaurant also faced a fine for child labor violations but has taken corrective actions.

George's Donuts & Merriment is opening in San Francisco, offering European-styled doughnuts, alongside salads, sandwiches, and drinks, with a viewable kitchen and a rich backstory.

The "Tamale Bill" in Arizona allows home cooks to sell meat-based food from their kitchens, spurring local culinary entrepreneurship.

Postino WineCafé opens in West Valley, Peoria, offering a varied wine selection, crafted cocktails, and a menu featuring bruschetta boards and charcuterie.

Industry Standard, a new restaurant, has opened in Downtown Phoenix where Carly's Bistro once stood, promising innovative dishes and crafted cocktails.

California wildlife officials exposed an illegal fishing operation in San Francisco, seizing over 2,000 pounds of fish, including restricted salmon species.

Atlas Restaurant Group will open a Japanese izakaya named Kannon in Baltimore's Harbor East/Fells Point in Spring 2025, featuring a menu by Chef Timur Fazilov.

Sheetz is set to open its first Anne Arundel County store in Linthicum, near BWI, with a job fair planned on January 8. The new store will offer MTO food, snacks, and fuel services.

Chef Geoffrey Lee has resigned from his roles at Ju-Ni, Handroll Project, and Hamburger Project after a feud with influencer KatfoodSF over an online review.