Souley Vegan, a cherished soul food restaurant in the Bay Area, ends its 14-year run due to pandemic pressures.

Chicago craft beer pioneer, Metropolitan Brewing, files for bankruptcy amid declining sales, hefty debt, and a rent dispute.

Shaquille ONeals Big Chicken chain announces its first Massachusetts location in Peabody, slated for 2024.

Ferrara Candy Company is set to acquire family-owned Jelly Belly in a move that aims to strengthen both candy brands while ensuring continued innovation and growth.

Chotto Matte, a renowned Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, opens in San Francisco, featuring one of the largest rooftop bars in the city and a unique blend of Nikkei culinary traditions.

DW French, a new French brasserie brought to life by award-winning chef Douglass Williams, opens today in Fenway. With a menu highlighting timeless French classics, the restaurant aims to make French cuisine accessible and enjoyable for all.

Dave's Hot Chicken continues its rapid expansion in Massachusetts, with its newest location in Braintree opening this Friday, October 20th, offering the South Shore a taste of its famed spicy tenders and sandwiches.

As the nation's original craft brewery closes its doors, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History acquires artifacts that testify to Anchor Brewing Company's legacy and its influential journey in the beer industry.

Manna Heaven BBQ is expanding in San Diego with a new location inside Westfield Plaza Bonita, offering its famous all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ.

The century-old Tokyo yakitori restaurant Edomasa has found a new home in San Francisco, with vegetarian options to come in the near future.

Gibsons Restaurant Group prepares to unveil a new concept in Chicago's Fulton Market, slated to open in late 2024.

CrepeBerry in Wellesley Hills is closing its doors later this month, and the restaurant owner cites record inflation, skyrocketing labor costs, a staffing shortage, and personal life changes, as contributing factors to the decision.

Beachwood Brewing is passing the torch in downtown Long Beach as it sells its flagship space to brewer Ian McCall, marking a new chapter in the city's craft beer scene.