Simone Biles is opening a restaurant, "A Taste of Gold," in the George Bush Intercontinental Airport by early 2025, in partnership with The Playmakers Group and featuring a menu by Mark Brezinski.

Cisco's Restaurant in East Austin received a $50,000 preservation grant ahead of its 75th anniversary to maintain its historical site and continue its legacy.

Hogsalt Hospitality is planning to reopen the former Logan Square ice cream stand, The Freeze, as a Small Cheval location, retaining ice cream offerings with updates to the building.

Several Bay Area coffee and restaurant spots close, including HanaHaus and a Blue Bottle shop. Red Bay Coffee faces financial challenges but continues operations.

The Turkey Leg Hut in Houston was closed by the health department due to multiple health code violations, including improper food storage and cleanliness issues.

Tavern on Rush is reopening on September 30 at a new location, featuring a menu by chef Michael Wallach and plans for a new brunch service, blending tradition with modern dining trends.

Red Lobster emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new CEO Damola Adamolekun, who plans to rejuvenate the chain with over $60 million in new funding.

Nando's Peri-Peri is set to open in Austin's Mueller neighborhood in late November 2024, serving South African cuisine in a 2,500 sq ft space at Origin Hotel.

Fairplay bar in San Diego changed menu items "Animal Fries" and "Double Double" after an In-N-Out cease-and-desist, renaming them to "Secret Menu Fries" and "Burger Burger."

City Beer Store in San Francisco is closing after 18 years, a move announced with sadness by the owners due to challenging circumstances. Final days to visit are Sept. 20-21, with a last cellar sale and pickups on Sept. 24 and 26.

OKO, a new Filipino restaurant with a Texas twist, is opening in East Austin, taking Ah Sing Den's place at 1100 East Sixth Street, featuring chef Harold Villarosa and a menu of Filipino dishes.

The Blaine Festival committee took over the annual pork chop dinner's grilling duties from former Mayor Tom Ryan, continuing a 30-year community tradition of summer feasts and polka music.

Adrian Mendoza opens Knead Bakery in downtown San Diego, serving handcrafted bread, pastries, breakfast, and lunch, with a focus on inclusivity and quality.