Patricia's Pizza, a new restaurant by Melissa Maggiore Meyer in Scottsdale, honors family legacy with Sicilian and Neapolitan pizzas, opening in October at The Summit.

Cava, a Mediterranean chain, is planning a new location in Hialeah Gardens' Shoppes at Highland, following a soon-to-open outlet in Plantation, as part of its expansion in South Florida.

The iconic Historic Downtowner in Fort Lauderdale is set to permanently close in October after decades of operation.

The new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside is set to open with an array of sports, concerts, and local food offerings, including Simone Biles’ performance and a Cake concert.

Gorilla Pies in Valley Village is closing its doors due to ongoing challenges including a recent break-in, with the owner citing broader struggles in the LA restaurant industry.

The Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio, nearing its 30th anniversary, remains a popular spot on the Riverwalk, celebrated for its American fare, views, and cultural connections with music icons like Selena.

McDonald's is bringing the Chicken Big Mac to the U.S. and testing the Big Arch burger internationally. They follow the release of popular Hello Kitty x Yu-Gi-Oh! Happy Meal toys.

A variety of budget-friendly deals are available in the Valley, offering discounts on dining, free museum admissions, value meals, and more for the first week of September.

Bru Tea Cafe and Osaka Ya in Sacramento offer shaved ice desserts to help locals cool down amid a heatwave, featuring unique toppings and traditional flavors to suit diverse tastes.

Zelda’s Gourmet Pizza in Sacramento has closed after over 45 years, ceasing operations on August 31st, transitioning to to-go only earlier that month.

Phoenix area restaurants offer special dining deals for Labor Day, including buy-one-get-one entrees, sangria socials, discounts for first responders, and sweet promotions on doughnuts.

An event at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park explores the use of acorns as a coffee substitute, offering a hands-on experience in making acorn coffee, which is both a unique taste and a nod to historical foraging.

Chick-fil-A is reportedly planning to enter the streaming service market with original, family-friendly content, but the company has not confirmed these plans.