Several Chicago restaurants are closing temporarily or permanently due to economic challenges, with establishments such as Broken English Taco Pub and Passion House Coffee Roasters affected.

Minneapolis is offering $5-25k grants for sustainable agriculture and food waste reduction projects through Homegrown Minneapolis, with application deadline on February 14, 2024, and an informational webinar set for January 24, 2024.

Vitamin Sea Brewing is set to open a new taproom and brewery in downtown Plymouth, offering a selection of craft beers and food options, with local community engagement planned.

Kissaki, a renowned omakase-style Japanese restaurant from New York City, has opened a new location in Miami Beach, featuring a choice of 10 or 15-course meals and an omakase trolley.

Chef Steve McHugh's Austin restaurants Luminaire and Las Bis closed on January 1, 2024, but he continues to thrive in San Antonio and has a collaboration event with Michelin-starred chef Periko Ortega.

San Francisco's Dungeness crab season started yesterday, with direct sales from boats at Fisherman's Wharf. Piers 45 and 47 will host sales most weekends, accepting cash and digital payments.

The iconic Italian restaurant Cipriani has expanded to Beverly Hills, offering its classic dining experience, complete with a jazz cafe and local wine selections.

Newly opened AyDea cafe in San Francisco's SoMa brings Tatarstan flavors with unique breakfast and lunch items, fusing local ingredients with traditional Central Russian cuisine.

French pastry chef Clément Le Déoré, known for his appearance on Food Network's Spring Baking Championship, opens Desserts by Clément in Pacific Beach, offering rolled croissants and baking classes.

Memorial Day deals offer savings at various retailers including discounts on bagels, movie tickets, popcorn, and home improvement items, as well as specials for the military community.

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at the Mall at Chestnut Hill has closed after years of operation, leaving local diners missing its teppanyaki and sushi. The reason for the closure is unclear.

Cornish Pasty Co. is opening a new location in Glendale's Gaslight Building, bringing their popular pasty menu to the West Valley as part of downtown revitalization efforts.

Lobos Hospitality launches new eateries in Austin, while the city's retail scene flourishes with venues like H-E-B and Pins Mechanical Co. set to open by 2024.