Heavy Handed opens a new smash burger location in Studio City, taking over the previous Mister O’s space with a revamped orange exterior and Instagrammable decor.

Chick-fil-A opens a new location in Pleasanton, creating 35 jobs, with a focus on dining in and carry-out, but no drive-thru. They donated $25,000 to local food aid and recognized "local heroes."

Shore Hotel in Santa Monica is set to open Shoreside, a new food and drink venue offering local ingredients and coastal views, aiming to become a popular outdoor social spot.

Chicago welcomes two new Filipino restaurants: a sit-down venue by Kathy Vega Hardy at 5914 W. Lawrence Ave and Umaga Bakehouse by Robert and Kissel Fagaragan, specializing in Filipino breakfast items.

LA's Sushi Roku is opening a new location in Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center, with a soft launch on April 20 before officially opening on April 30.

A fire severely damaged the new Asian fusion restaurant Chicago Lunchbox in Edgewater just before its planned opening.

Pierogi Kitchen opens in Chicago's Wicker Park, offering Polish dishes and pierogi, by owners who transitioned from their barbecue eatery, keeping some smoked meat options on the menu.

The Stud, San Francisco's well-known LGBTQ+ nightclub, is set to re-open in a new location and will celebrate its history with a "Stud Time Machine" event.

New eateries and culinary events are spicing up Austin's food scene, from Sweet Memes bakery's expansion to Bar Toti's anniversary and innovative vegan flavors at Gati Ice Cream.

Mill Valley's new Corner Bar, a luxury cocktail lounge, opens on April 24, offering gourmet Mediterranean dishes and daily $10 cocktail specials, with a menu by Chef Michael Siege and drinks by Jason Sims.

Taqueria 10/10, a speakeasy-style Mexican taqueria, opened on February 20th in Austin, combining a hidden atmosphere with authentic Northwestern Mexican cuisine.

Gran Blanco in Venice reopens with a new Japanese izakaya-style menu and revamped cocktails, diverging from its Mediterranean heritage to offer unique dishes and drinks.

Dakota County offers free paper shredding events for the safe disposal of personal documents, starting on May 4th and on select Saturdays until June 1st.