Chef Tatsuro Tsuchiya is set to open Yakitori Tsuta, a Japanese omakase restaurant focusing on yakitori in San Diego.

The Royal Sonesta hotel in Cambridge is opening MonteVerdi, an Italian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Charles River, led by restaurateur Seth Greenberg.

Unionized ER staff at Ascension St. John Hospital may strike over staffing issues after failed negotiations with TeamHealth and St. John Emergency Services.

Swoop's Food Pantry at Eastern Michigan University is holding a food drive to meet increased demand, seeking donations of food and essentials for students.

The D.C. Council has passed a bill limiting restaurant service charges to 20% and requiring clear disclosure to customers to improve transparency and reduce confusion.

Salt & Straw is opening its first Arizona location in Gilbert at the Epicenter at Agritopia, offering a variety of classic and unique ice cream flavors, including dairy-free options. The shop is expected to open by summer 2024.

McDonald's is donating 25 cents from each Shamrock Shake sale to Ronald McDonald House Charities until March 18, supporting families in medical crises.

Life Alive is set to open a new location in Jamaica Plain, MA, offering vegan, organic food with seating for 75 and a seasonal patio. The café chain promotes healthy eating and well-being.

Hella Bagels opens a permanent location in Albany, offering artisanal, New York-inspired bagels with unique toppings and a view of the bagel-making process.

Illinois invests $28.8 million to support local food systems and tackle food insecurity, buying directly from disadvantaged farmers to distribute free produce through food banks and nonprofits.

Dunkin' plans to open a new restaurant in San Antonio's historic Travis Building, aiming to create 12-20 jobs and serve both tourists and locals near the River Walk.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is expanding to Knoxville with three new locations, led by franchise newcomers Jason and Karen Greene, targeting a fall opening for the first café.

Chicago's Parachute restaurant is closing temporarily for concept refreshment, with plans to explore expansion Downtown. Owners and acclaimed chefs Kim and Clark prepare for its evolution.