Echo Park welcomes two culinary ventures: Piknik, a Scandinavian-inspired eatery, and Winner Winner, a fried chicken food truck, offering fresh morning fare and indulgent eats into the night.

Barra Oliba, a Spanish bistro emphasizing sustainability and organic ingredients, is set to open in San Francisco's Little Italy, featuring tapas, seafood, and a focus on eco-friendly practices.

The Flintstone House in Hillsborough hosts Stoneage Omakase, offering a 15-course sushi menu by Chef Masa Sasaki in a cave-like dining room, complete with tours of the property's statues.

Jack in the Box is set to return to the Chicago area with eight new restaurants starting in 2025, marking their first presence in the region in four decades.

Chef Jesse Kuykendall, also known as "Chef Kirk," won Food Network's "Supermarket Stakeout" with a beef enchiladas dish, earning a year's worth of free groceries.

The Khan cousins are opening Layne's Chicken Fingers franchises in the Austin area, planning up to 15 stores due to its welcoming culture and supportive model, countering competitors like Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A.

Orchard owners are advised to thin apples to avoid biennial bearing and improve fruit quality, even though the prime thinning window is closing. Options include mechanical, hand, and chemical thinning methods.

Amici's is closing its last San Francisco dine-in location in the Marina District to focus on delivery and pickup, reflecting a trend towards convenient dining options.

Jack in the Box plans to return to Chicago after decades, with initial plans for eight stores and a broader expansion goal of 125 locations. The expansion is part of a nationwide growth targeting several states.

The Indiana State Fair reveals 43 new food items, including Dill Pickle Dr. Pepper and Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Elephant Ear, plus unique drinks like Sun King’s Pickle Beer.

Salt & Time, an Austin butchery and eatery, will close on July 6, with Radius Butcher & Grocery set to open in its place focusing on sustainability and locally sourced products.

Pierce County offers $1.3 million in ARPA funds to nonprofits for food distribution services. Proposals due by July 15, 2024, for an 18-month contract to ensure community food security.

"The Bear" returns to Hulu for Season 3, showcasing Chicago's dining scene with local restaurants featured, real chef cameos, and has boosted business for featured eateries.