Alora opens in Houston's Montrose area, offering a novel blend of Peruvian and Vietnamese dishes, stemming from the collaboration of two married couples with diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture shared a Beef Lasagna recipe for January, highlighting the state's top agricultural product and promoting the Colorado Proud program which supports local ranchers and producers.

Pitt's, a new Southern-style bistro by Chef Jeremy Salamon, opens on January 17 in Brooklyn's Red Hook, offering comfort dishes and local beers with a nod to 2000s NYC dining.

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened in Maple Grove's southwest corridor, promising a variety of fresh Tex-Mex dishes to residents seeking more local dining options.

Astoria's Tootles & French named USA Today's best new restaurant, a win attributed to its Mexican-inspired flavors, local community roots, and LGBTQ-supportive practices.

New York City's only revolving restaurant, The View, returns under Union Square Hospitality with a modern twist on American classics by Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley.

Gregory's Coffee, a New York chain, is set to open in the South Bay cities of Palo Alto and Milpitas, offering unique coffee drinks without extra charges for milk alternatives.

Culinary entrepreneurs George and Cindy Chen are set to open Asia Live, offering a wide range of Asian cuisines, at Westfield Valley Fair in Silicon Valley.

A Starbucks in downtown San Jose has closed, leaving two others nearby. The company is working with Workers United to transfer the affected employees.

Portillo's is set to open two new locations in Houston, introducing its Chicago-style hot dogs and sandwiches to the area, with festivities beginning on January 13 and 14 for the Katy and Willowbrook branches respectively.

Karl's Sausage Kitchen in Massachusetts is closing after 67 years, as announced by owners Anita and Bob Gorky. The family-run establishment, known for its sausages and European delicacies, has been a community staple since 1958.

Milwaukee has seen a decrease in homicides and non-fatal shootings but an increase in carjackings and auto thefts, while maintaining a high homicide clearance rate.

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports aided a struggling Baltimore pizza shop, TinyBrickOven, by providing $60,000, and improved another's prospects through his reviews.