Orange County Utilities won Best Tasting Drinking Water in Central Florida, judged on taste, odor, clarity, and color. They are set to compete at the state level, following their regional win.

Monday Coffee opened a cafe in Chicago's North Lawndale, emphasizing community and cultural connection, aligned with the opening of Starling Community Center.

Tiger Woods-backed PopStroke plans to open an indoor putting course in Gilbert, Arizona, complementing the local entertainment district with a 36-hole venue and clubhouse facilities.

Phoenix's new cocktail lounge, Carry On, brings nostalgia with an air travel-themed experience, offering crafted drinks reminiscent of the golden age of aviation.

Roxy's Grilled Cheese is closing its Allston location after a decade, while continuing to focus on their Central Square branch and food truck operations.

Queen Creek officials apologized after a technical error caused a late notification about a free pancake event that had already occurred. They promise a festive QC Hometown Christmas event in December as redemption.

Whoopi Goldberg's claim that a Staten Island bakery, Holtermann's, refused her cake order over politics was clarified by the owner, citing a boiler issue, not political bias.

Tiger Lilly, a new cocktail lounge and event venue, opens in downtown Austin, featuring drinks by mixologist Caesar Schmig and retaining much of the former Estelle's bar decor.

A new Mediterranean restaurant, Eos & Nyx, is opening in San Jose, offering a day-to-night dining experience in a former movie theater transformed by Basile Studios.

The Duchess, a new eatery, opens in Hampden with ticketed events benefiting B’more for Healthy Babies, featuring a Chamorro-inspired menu and a pub-like feel.

Sanuki Udon, a new fast-casual Japanese noodle restaurant, opens near NYU, offering fresh udon and tempura with a focus on quick service and transparency in its noodle-making process.

The Orlando Coffee Festival at Festival Park will offer coffee tastings, workshops, and local vendors for enthusiasts, with free entry and ticket options for sampling and VIP perks.

Michelin Guide's recent Texas Bib Gourmand awardee, Kâu Ba, has shut down, and the upcoming Alora will take its place in Houston with Peruvian-Vietnamese fare.