Pedroso's Pizza is opening a new restaurant in Austin on June 1, following success with its food trucks and a Round Rock expansion. The takeout spot will offer New York and square pies at Lala's Little Nugget.

La Padrona, a new Italian restaurant by the A Street Hospitality team, opens in Boston's Raffles hotel, offering a menu with regional Italian dishes and local ingredients.

The Shed BBQ won the Grand Champion title at the 46th Memphis in May World Barbecue Cooking Contest, with victories also for Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q and Heath Riles BBQ Team.

Eric's Family Barbecue in Avondale, Arizona, was ranked as one of the best BBQ spots in the U.S., praised for both their delicious food and excellent customer service.

The Spring 2024 Arizona Restaurant Week offers dining deals from May 17 to 26 with three-course meals priced between $33 and $55. Nearly 200 restaurants are participating, with special menus and drink offers.

San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation hosts an educational event on Aguas Frescas, featuring demos and tastings, at Casa Navarro. Registration is required.

The Presidio Social Club in San Francisco closed after 18 years due to high operational costs and staffing issues, despite serving 2 million customers since 2006.

Hotel La Jolla's new restaurant, Sea & Sky, offers panoramic ocean views and a menu by James Beard-recognized chef Anthony Wells, with dishes that highlight the Pacific's flavors.

A new food hall featuring Almanac Beer Co. is set to open in West Oakland, aimed at enhancing local food culture and community ties in a historic 1923 building.

The Wydown coffee shop chain in DC abruptly closed its doors amid unionization efforts, suddenly terminating 30 jobs and prompting employee protests and legal action.

A "Top Chef: Wisconsin" episode featured a cranberry Quickfire and a Native American-themed Elimination Challenge, resulting in a double elimination, including Austin chef Amanda Turner.

Memphis hosted the inaugural SmokeSlam BBQ festival with over 50 teams competing for $250,000 in prizes, offering food, music, and community activities.

Chicago allows partial outdoor dining on Clark Street in River North, mixing vehicle traffic with diners; the compromise elicits mixed reactions from local officials and businesses.