Pier 24 opens on Avalon waterfront, celebrating Catalina Island's maritime heritage with a modern dining experience, offering a variety of dishes, drinks, and vintage charm.

Shakewell Restaurant in Oakland is closing on August 31 after a decade, due to financial unsustainability, as announced on their Facebook page and discussed by fans on Reddit.

Randy's Donuts is opening a second Phoenix location on August 29 inside a new Pilot Travel Center, featuring giveaways and a promise to expand further in the area.

The AZ Craft Beer Festival is set for October 19 in Tempe, featuring over 200 local beers, awards, and various vendors, as reported by Phoenix New Times and Phoenix magazine.

Nitro Hog BBQ wins Indiana State Fair's 'Taste of the Fair', ending Swains Concessions' streak with a unique pork dish, earning a cash prize and entry to the World Food Championships.

FBR Management is opening a new establishment at the former site of Crow Bar in South Austin, following an arson incident that destroyed the bar in 2022.

Kykus Mediterranean Grill has opened at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, offering Mediterranean dishes like falafel and lamb meatballs. It's operated by MDP Restaurant Group, known for Asian and franchise eateries.

China Mama will open a new location at Palace Station, taking over the space of the former Boathouse Asian Eatery. Employees from Boathouse are encouraged to apply for jobs at Station Casinos.

A Taco & Tequila festival with over 50 varieties is coming to Crushers Stadium in Northeast Ohio on October 5, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment.

Nickel City bar in Houston transforms into the haunted Black Lagoon pop-up for Halloween, while Austin's location becomes Moe's Tavern from "The Simpsons," featuring themed food and drinks.

The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma unveils a new restaurant and bar, Ponyboy. It is a collaboration with Service Animals, celebrating 1960s Americana with innovative twists on classic dishes and cocktails.

Gram Cafe & Pancakes at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco is closing by the end of August. Despite the closure, the owner plans to find a new Bay Area location with an expanded menu.

Temple Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free Hawaiian-themed luau, featuring a unique menu and cultural performances.