The Central Texas Food Bank opens a school pantry at Creedmoor Elementary to address food insecurity in the region, offering a variety of food options, including special diets.

Eight Austin chefs and restaurants made the James Beard Foundation's 2024 semifinalist list, with five local chefs nominated for Best Chef: Texas. Other categories also featured Austin culinary talents.

Thirteen Arizona chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists in the James Beard Foundation awards, with Tucson chefs Wendy Garcia and Flavia Briones recognized for Best Chef Southwest.

Local chefs and eateries from Detroit and Dearborn are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, including Baobab Fare for Outstanding Restaurateur and Selden Standard for Outstanding Restaurant.

Bay Area chefs and restaurants are semifinalists for the James Beard Awards, with Sylvan Mishima Brackett and Kristina Costa highlighted among the contenders.

TNT Pizza expands to Chula Vista, with plans for a North Park location. Known for both thick and thin crusts, they'll bring their popular pizzas, including unique options like the Pickle Pie, to more San Diego neighborhoods.

Burgerville plans to open a new location in Wilsonville and expand further into Oregon and Washington. The Wilsonville site, previously a Burger King, marks their first new opening in eight years.

San Antonio bars cater to sober-curious patrons with popular mocktails, evidencing a cultural shift towards moderation in social drinking habits, while venues offer alcohol-free events to support inclusive nightlife experiences.

San Antonio's culinary talent shines with James Beard Award semifinalists, including Mixtli for "Outstanding Restaurant" and several local chefs contending for "Best Chef: Texas."

Chipotle opens a new restaurant with a drive-thru for digital orders in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, offering convenience and job opportunities to the local community.

Houston boasts 11 James Beard Award semi-finalists in 2024, highlighting its culinary diversity with potential winners in categories like Best Chef: Texas and Outstanding Restaurant.

Two San Antonio restaurants made Yelp's "Top 100 Places to Eat in the US" list for 2024, with Gino's Deli at #9.

Delirama, a popular pastrami sandwich shop in San Francisco, is closing on January 28. Owners cited financial challenges despite their passion for the craft.