A gas shutdown at Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven hindered residents from cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals, with many expressing frustration over NYCHA's handling of the situation.

Lin's Grand Buffet is opening a second Houston-area location near Highway 6, with a soft opening expected in December and a grand opening planned for January 2026.

After a fire damaged Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem, owner Matthew Fermin launched a GoFundMe to support unemployed staff. Firefighters battled the blaze which also affected neighboring buildings.

Papa Nachos Cantina quietly opened a new I-10 frontage location on Nov. 17, adding a larger bar, patio and private event room to its lineup.

Chef José Andrés' Zaytinya, offering Mediterranean cuisine, has opened at Stanford Shopping Center, promising authentic dishes and unique beverage options to Bay Area food enthusiasts.

College Station favorite Fuego Tortilla Grill opened in Burleson this fall under Uncommon Brands and Garrett Mills, bringing roughly 50 local jobs and a DFW debut.

Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue is opening its first Texas smokehouse in Johnson City on a riverfront parcel, a $2M renovation that aims to bring Lockhart-style BBQ back to the Hill Country.

Carlo's Pizza opens a new branch in Sterling Heights, offering quality pizzas and unique items like pickle bread. Manager Melissa Kleehammer prioritizes fresh ingredients and customer engagement.

Casa Borinquena, a vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in San Francisco's Saluhall food hall, has announced via Instagram that it will close on January 1, 2026, due to low sales and operational challenges.

A bureaucratic error allowed Little Caesars to bypass Sebastopol's chain ban. Despite mixed local reactions, the city admitted the mistake but permits stand.

Chez Vincent and Hannibal’s Lounge in Winter Park will close on December 21 after 28 years, as the Gagliano family retires from their beloved French restaurant and bar.

Bon Appétit is launching a restaurant and market at JFK's Terminal One, introducing an AI kitchen assistant, and starting a "Gear of the Year Awards" for kitchen products under its new Editor-in-Chief's expansion strategy.

The Hamilton County Health Department provides safety tips for potlucks to avoid foodborne illnesses, emphasizing temperature control, proper food packaging, and handling to prevent contamination.