Houston restaurants offer festive dishes for Hanukkah, including Kenny & Ziggy's Family Dinner, Dessert Gallery's holiday cookies, Three Brothers Bakery's baked goods, and more, with options available for traditional and contemporary tastes.

Suasday, a popular Cambodian-inspired eatery in Boston's North End, is set to close after December 22 due to a family death, with potential for future pop-up events.

Eater Houston highlights new Houston restaurants, from Detroit-style pizza at Gold Tooth Tony's to French cuisine at Annabelle Brasserie and Asian dishes at Auden, among other diverse culinary offerings.

The Palmer House in Chicago is famed for creating the first brownie 130 years ago, a dessert now featured in 21.35% of restaurants worldwide. The original recipe remains available at the hotel and for home bakers.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.

Korean-inspired egg sandwich chain Egg Tuck opens its first Chicago location, with plans for two more, bringing a fusion of American and Korean street food to the local breakfast scene.

Seoulju, a Korean restaurant in Austin, is closing on December 31 due to gentrification. The family-owned business served Korean dishes since 2015 but couldn't stay due to plaza demolition. They plan a farewell New Year's Eve party.

Sally's Apizza is set to open in Greater Boston's Woburn Village on December 14, continuing its expansion with the same renowned, charred crust pizzas since 1938.

Chicago celebrates Hanukkah with traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, offered by historic delis and modern bakeries, showcasing the city's rich culinary heritage.

Georgetown is hosting the 23rd annual Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 23, featuring a pancake breakfast, interaction with local firefighters, and a chance to meet Santa, with proceeds supporting families in need.

Gastrologik, a defunct two Michelin-starred restaurant, collaborates with San Francisco's Sons & Daughters for a two-night dinner event, blending New Nordic and Californian cuisines.

Houston restaurants close, including iconic eateries and a community-focused grocery, due to rent hikes and decreased customers, despite locals' disappointment.

The Puddery in Texas closed temporarily after a TikTok review by Keith Lee boosted its popularity, causing high customer demand and operational strain.