Al Capone's history of running soup kitchens during the Great Depression challenges his notorious gangster image; his philanthropy is still debated today.

A guide from Ramsey County details food safety practices for hotel breakfast buffets, focusing on temperature control, source approval, preventing cross-contamination, and staff health policies.

Giorgio Armani opens a luxury eatery, Armani Ristorante, in New York, combining fashion and gourmet dining with a menu curated by Chef Antonio D’Angelo.

After a brief closure due to a controversial TikTok video showing a potential food safety issue, FOB Sushi reopens with a perfect health score and a statement addressing the incident.

Steamer's Grillhouse in Los Gatos is closing after 45 years, with its last service on Christmas Eve. The closure is due to lease issues and renovation costs. The restaurant was known for milestones celebrated by its patrons.

Bloomington's Winter Farmers Market offers local produce, baked goods, and crafts, promoting community warmth and sustainable shopping. It's held at Civic Plaza on December 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival returns, featuring 65 chefs, over 60 restaurants, and 115 top-rated wines. A highlight includes a Chef Throwdown with a $10,000 charity prize.

The Staten Island Ferry will reintroduce on-board concessions, featuring Dunkin' offerings, potentially including beer, within two months, ending the pre-pandemic pause of such services.

Yellow Moto, a popular casual Italian pizzeria in San Francisco, is closing on December 7th due to recent challenges, joining other Valencia Street restaurant closures.

Home Ec Store and Best Bud have opened a combined storefront on Adams Avenue in Kensington. The store offers specialty pantry items, floral designs, and a communal space for local businesses and workshops.

Élephante, a coastal Italian restaurant, opens in Scottsdale, offering Mediterranean cuisine with a modern design and innovative cocktails, led by Chef Thomas Lim.

Several popular New York City restaurants, including Ugly Baby and En Brasserie, are closing their doors, partly due to challenges like lease issues and the pandemic's financial impacts.

Em Coffee House opened in San Diego, offering a blend of Vietnamese-American coffee culture to local patrons, with the owner Nick Truong aiming to replicate the Vietnamese coffee experience.