Houston's Little Matt's cafe is named Yelp's top family dining spot in the U.S. due to its kid-friendly environment, diverse menu, and charity support.

Castro chocolate shop Kokak Chocolates (3901 18th Street) has closed after five years in the neighborhood.

A $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, now known as PV, includes new restaurants, retail, and residential units, with a focus on community engagement through events and a mix of "best of class" establishments.

Registration is open for Fun at the Fort Summer Camp for kids aged 8-15, offering outdoor activities at Fort Tuthill County Park. Spots are filling up quickly.

Dr. C. Scott Kruse was named the new dean of UTEP's College of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2025, bringing his extensive academic and military experience to the role.

Rice University and HISD are enhancing Sunrise Centers in Houston, offering services like food, mental health care, and job training to support students and families.

I'm donut?, a Japanese doughnut shop, opened in Times Square, offering both sweet and savory flavors, with minimalist Japanese-inspired decor and vegan options.

Fish Cheeks opens a second location in Williamsburg, offering its famed Thai seafood and new exclusive dishes, alongside a vegan and gluten-free bakery collaboration.

Phoenix New Times praised Tesota's pear upside-down cake, while Bigger Bolder Baking shared a popular pineapple upside-down cake recipe, showing the dessert's resurgence.

Chef Nick Wong and Lisa Lee opened Agnes and Sherman in Houston, offering Asian American cuisine with a personal twist at the former Alice Blue location.

AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has revitalized a grape juice production facility in New York, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a $2.5 million investment and assistance from the state.

Daniel Corpuz opens his chocolate shop in NYC's Chinatown, infusing confections with Filipino and Asian flavors and prioritizing sustainable cacao sourcing.

Manhattan Beer Distributors workers ended a two-day strike, reaching a tentative deal over pensions, pending union member approval, to resume NYC area deliveries.