The Plymouth Restaurant in Chicago is rebranding as Pancho's Cantina, offering Mexican cuisine. Meanwhile, Little Bangkok in Plymouth, MI, is closing after 23 years, with hints of a new Thai fusion restaurant to come.

San Francisco's Japantown welcomes Hed 11, offering a high-end, authentic Thai dining experience with an 11-course tasting menu priced at $169, created by restaurateur Billie Wannajaro and Michelin-starred chef Piriya “Saint” Boonprasan.

Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ will temporarily close for a change in management and ownership, while founders Miguel and Modesty Vidal assure they will stay on post-transition.

Houston's food scene grows with new Japanese restaurant Molihua and unique eateries like Maximo and Ema, alongside Bar Bludorn's tavern fare and Curry Pizza Company's Indian-flavored pizzas.

Dinah's Family Restaurant in Westchester is moving to Culver City after 64 years due to a development project, with plans to revamp its menu and incorporate a farm-to-fork philosophy.

It didn't take long to fill one prominent restaurant space in the Castro! French bistro ChouChou will soon open in the former Catch restaurant space at 2262 Market, which Catch vacated in March after 22 years in the Castro.

Three Chicago bars were named in the "50 Best Bars in North America" list, with Kumiko, Meadowlark, and Best Intentions featured, reflecting the city's vibrant nightlife.

The Center City District SIPS celebrates its 20th year with summer happy hours starting June 5, featuring discounts on drinks and appetizers, a new collaboration brew, and a roller rink event. A preview party is set for May 22.

Yellow Ranger, a new American Chinese restaurant, and the bar the Golden Horn will open in North Loop, Austin, offering a menu combining American and Chinese dishes.

San Antonio's Bussin' Q food truck offers the Dino-ritto, a large burrito including a beef rib, macaroni, and BBQ sauce, for $45, popularizing the food truck beyond its original smashburgers.

Supino Pizzeria in Detroit has reopened for takeout after a fire last year. The pizzeria plans to fully open its dining area soon and serves thin-crust pizzas.

A new bakery named Fondry, specializing in croissants, opens in LA's Highland Park and quickly gains popularity, selling out products rapidly after debuting on April 20, 2024.

Taco Chelo, a Phoenix-based taquería, is opening a new location in Tempe on May 10, featuring a menu similar to its downtown branch and an artistic ambiance by a trio of Phoenix talents.