Vietshack in Tempe, Arizona, owned by Thuong Huynh and Ngan Vo, gains popularity for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, focusing on a few traditional and fusion dishes instead of a large menu.

Ichika Sushi is a new sushi counter in Honolulu offering a traditional omakase menu by Chef Ken Kawakami, priced at $150. Opening August 1, 2024, it will host seven diners per seating, with a soft opening at a reduced price available on Instagram.

National Chicken Wing Day sees food establishments like Popeyes, Wingstop, and others offering deals on wings, with various discounts and contests to celebrate the occasion.

Olhso, a Korean BBQ and Seafood automated food truck in Foster City, uses an 'auto-wok' and operates with minimal staff, aiming for profit over quantity.

ABC15 spotlights food deals in Arizona, including free wings and discounts on desserts, coinciding with national food holidays. Additionally, Wingaddicts promotes dessert chicken wings, marking a trend in innovative culinary offerings.

San Antonio celebrates the end of summer with events like LobsterFest, a reggae festival, free garden admission, and cultural activities, despite potential rain.

The iconic Picasso restaurant at Bellagio will close on August 16, while Prime Steakhouse temporarily relocates there during renovations starting September 3.

Chef Geronimo Lopez has announced the closure of Botika at San Antonio's Pearl, citing personal reasons. The Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant will shut its doors on August 4 after opening in 2016.

In-N-Out Burger opens new location at The Outlets at Orange, offering indoor and outdoor seating, 80 jobs starting at $22/hr, and long operating hours.

Vintage Wine Estates, facing financial difficulties, has declared bankruptcy and announced plans to lay off 377 employees across ten Bay Area facilities.

Thai Town Thai Eatery and Bar opened in Sugar Land, Texas, offering authentic Thai cuisine and a full menu with halal options, focusing on traditional flavors without Americanization.

Smash Jibarito, a pop-up known for combining smash burgers with jibarito sandwiches, is a hit at Desert Hawk Bar in West Town, Chicago, bringing a fresh culinary experience to the local bar scene.

Vajra, a Nepalese-Indian restaurant in Wicker Park, is reopening for in-person dining on August 1, reviving its bar service and offering a menu that has earned it two Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.