Chef Chris Shepherd explores Houston's tamale scene in "Eat Like a Local," visiting homes and restaurants that highlight the city's diverse offerings and traditions.

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, raises awareness about Thanksgiving food waste, promoting ways to reduce leftovers and utilize an organics recycling program.

The City of Denton explored a vintage 1961 church cookbook, highlighting a Lime Horseradish Mold recipe not suited to current tastes, connecting the community with past culinary traditions.

NYC is experiencing a "bagel boom," with shops like PopUp Bagels expanding rapidly and integrating quality and innovation, while bagel rollers gain fame, reflecting the city's diverse culinary scene.

NYC restaurants must remove their outdoor dining sheds by Friday to comply with the new "Dining Out NYC" program or face fines, reshaping the pandemic dining scene before the holiday season.

Merchant Oyster Co. in Pittsburgh is closing after seven years, ending with a final event on December 4. Challenges included an investor's exit and rising costs. Owner Dennis Marron is crowdfunding to cover bills and assist staff.

Downtown Espresso, a new café blending Latin and French influences, has opened at 3111 N University Drive in Coral Springs, offering coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and cakes.

Kingfisher collaborates with Chef Elijah Arizmendi for a one-night event featuring a seven-course tasting menu before his restaurant Lucien opens in La Jolla.

Streecha Ukrainian Kitchen reopens in the East Village, serving traditional and new dishes, while continuing to support St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Old Homestead Steakhouse in NYC offers the world's most expensive cranberry sauce, priced at $195 per dollop, featuring luxury ingredients like white truffle and 24k gold flakes.

H-E-B hosted its 35th annual Feast of Sharing in Austin, serving over 10,000 meals and providing entertainment, activities, and health resources to the community.

Cafe Kestrel is a new, intimate restaurant in Red Hook with a 20-seat space serving European cuisine with a quirky twist under chef-owner Dennis Spina. It offers a unique dining experience favoring authenticity over trends.

Hunts Point Produce Market in New York moved 30 million pounds of produce before Thanksgiving, despite slightly lower nationwide meal costs this year.