Big Kids, a sandwich shop in Logan Square known for '90s nostalgia, is closing on February 4. It struggled with winter business despite its community popularity and contribution to local efforts.

TikTok food critic Keith Lee ended his Bay Area tour due to an allergic reaction and concerns about local conditions.

Chef Erick Williams is opening a new Mexican restaurant in Hyde Park and developing a residential-commercial complex in Bronzeville with condos and retail spaces.

North Italia opens a new location in Houston's CityCentre, offering Italian dishes, cocktails, and wine with a Space City-themed decor and outdoor patios.

Two Chicago ramen shops, Monster Ramen and Akahoshi Ramen, excel with distinct approaches to crafting the Japanese dish, gaining popularity in Logan Square.

Little Anita's New Mexican restaurant closed in Chandler, while théa Mediterranean is set to open at The Global Ambassador hotel in Phoenix with rooftop dining.

Nuevo Seoul, a Korean Mexican fusion restaurant by brothers Chris and Peter Han, is coming to Detroit, offering innovative dishes and spiked slushies.

A single, divey Polk Street pizzeria was found to be operating 70 different virtual San Francisco restaurants, such as "The Pasta Slut," "Juicy's Cheesesteaks," & "Celebrity Vegan Burger" through DoorDash storefronts.

Chef Seth Stowaway, known for overcoming homelessness and addiction, is set to open The Bar at Osito in San Francisco, offering a menu of single-origin spirits and fine foods in a community-focused, non-exclusive setting.

Bayan Ko, a Filipino-Cuban restaurant, is set to expand by taking over the former Glenn's Diner space in Ravenswood, Chicago, in celebration of its third anniversary.

Phoenix hosts food and drink events, including Festivin at Wrigley Mansion, Copper State Beer Festival, Sonoran Fine Art & Wine Festival in Cave Creek, and local farmers markets across the city.

K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot plans to open new locations in Austin and Kansas City, offering an interactive dining experience with all-you-can-eat grilled meats and vegetables, and flavorful hot pots.

Vine Memorial, a chic new wine bar by Gr8 Plate Hospitality, offers a selection of 200 wines with plans to expand under the guidance of a Master Sommelier.