After less than three years, Castro casual Mexican/Spanish-influenced restaurant Copas (2223 Market) has announced its closure. Copas' last day in business is Saturday, April 20.

Manny’s deli and Powder Room cocktail lounge open in downtown Austin, offering a mix of classic and inventive sandwiches, vegan options, and tableside mixology in a space designed with Art Deco and mid-century touches.

Seoul's Camel Coffee is opening its first U.S. location in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, bringing its signature coffee and interior design aesthetic to the trendy neighborhood this May.

The iconic rotating restaurant atop San Francisco's Hyatt Regency is reopening after 17 years, featuring panoramic city views and historic charm, with a soft launch for hotel guests before a grand anniversary celebration.

Pochys in Berkeley, helmed by Aravind Pochiraju, serves authentic South Indian street food and is gaining popularity with a menu inspired by flavors from Bangalore, Mumbai, and Tenali.

Schmackary's Cookies from NYC is set to open multiple stores in San Diego, bringing its Broadway reputation and a selection of over 100 flavors to the West Coast.

Vecino, a new Mexico City-inspired restaurant, opens in Detroit's Midtown, offering a community vibe with shared plates and Michigan's first corn nixtamalization program.

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill designating Memphis-style barbecue as an official state food after a humor-filled debate on regional barbecue loyalties.

Mestiza, a Filipino-Mexican restaurant in SoMa, San Francisco, reopens after four years, offering a fusion menu with plant-based options and outdoor kamayan dinners.

The Cele Store, a Texas BBQ place known from 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,' has closed indefinitely, with no reasons provided for the sudden shutdown.

Chronic Tacos announces the grand opening of its Redondo Beach location with free tacos, a year of free tacos raffle, live music, and other festivities on April 20th.

Lasung House in Koreatown, Los Angeles, is popular for its large pork cutlets, drawing influence from Korean-Japanese culinary traditions and serving approximately 200 cutlets daily.

Ben & Jerry's 'Free Cone Day' returns, offering free ice cream scoops globally in a bid to surpass a million giveaways.