Michelle Wallace, ex-executive chef of Gatlin's BBQ, joins Bravo's "Top Chef" season 21, premiering March 20. She'll compete against 14 chefs in Wisconsin, showcasing her culinary skills on national TV.

Nando's Peri-Peri opens its second Houston location at LaCenterra in Katy, offering a menu of Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken and eclectic South African decor.

Costco in the Bay Area has started carrying Hsu Fu Chi's Chinese snacks, aligning with the Lunar New Year celebrations and the brand's goal to make its treats a global festive staple.

A new Castro restaurant and bar is headed for the long-troubled former Bagdad Café space at 2295 Market Street (at Noe), more recently known as Los Amigos Diner.

The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a pop-up restaurant in Wynwood, Miami, offers a nostalgic dining experience inspired by the 1970s Malibu Barbie, with a menu by Chef Becky Brown and activities like disco-skating.

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, known for upscale all-you-can-eat shabu shabu, is opening a new location in Boston's Chinatown, with anticipated pricing from $45 to $98. The chain has been successful in California and Las Vegas.

Coca-Cola unveils a new raspberry-flavored drink, Coca-Cola Spiced, and its sugar-free version, set to release across the US and Canada on February 19.

Stream Realty plans to revitalize Austin's "Dirty Sixth" with new restaurants and improvements starting in April, aiming to enhance the district's image and safety with increased daytime business.

Scott and Bekke Holmes of Little Miss BBQ are opening a new restaurant, Full Speed Chicken and Ribs, in downtown Phoenix, offering fried chicken, ribs, and drinks.

Marisi in La Jolla is preparing to host a James Beard Benefit dinner on March 20 with a five-course meal curated by Executive Chef Cameron Ingle. Proceeds will partly go to the James Beard Foundation.

Out of the Blue, a notable Italian seafood restaurant in Somerville's Davis Square, is closing after 23+ years, inviting patrons to visit before its final day on February 14.

Chef Kyo Koo opens Warsugai in Portland, offering a menu of nostalgic Asian American dishes with a Pacific Northwest twist, in a retro, neon-lit ambiance.

Berber, a North African supper club in San Francisco, is closing on March 2 due to pandemic-related struggles despite efforts to avoid eviction last year.