Whoopi Goldberg's claim that a Staten Island bakery, Holtermann's, refused her cake order over politics was clarified by the owner, citing a boiler issue, not political bias.

Tiger Lilly, a new cocktail lounge and event venue, opens in downtown Austin, featuring drinks by mixologist Caesar Schmig and retaining much of the former Estelle's bar decor.

A new Mediterranean restaurant, Eos & Nyx, is opening in San Jose, offering a day-to-night dining experience in a former movie theater transformed by Basile Studios.

The Duchess, a new eatery, opens in Hampden with ticketed events benefiting B’more for Healthy Babies, featuring a Chamorro-inspired menu and a pub-like feel.

Sanuki Udon, a new fast-casual Japanese noodle restaurant, opens near NYU, offering fresh udon and tempura with a focus on quick service and transparency in its noodle-making process.

The Orlando Coffee Festival at Festival Park will offer coffee tastings, workshops, and local vendors for enthusiasts, with free entry and ticket options for sampling and VIP perks.

Michelin Guide's recent Texas Bib Gourmand awardee, Kâu Ba, has shut down, and the upcoming Alora will take its place in Houston with Peruvian-Vietnamese fare.

The Michelin Guide released its first Texas edition, recognizing Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants, with Tatsu Dallas receiving a one-star award among other commendations.

Grubhub has been sold to Wonder Group for $650 million, following struggles against competitors like Uber Eats and DoorDash. The deal is poised to reinvent food delivery experience but awaits regulatory approval, to be finalized by early 2025.

Shake Shack plans to open a new location with a bar at The Battery Atlanta in 2025, replacing Wahlburgers, and becoming the chain’s first U.S. eatery featuring a bar.

Locanda Verde is set to open a second location in Hudson Yards, keeping its Italian fare and neighborhood feel, complete with outdoor seating and artwork by Robert De Niro Sr.

Morella, an Argentinian-Italian restaurant, opens in San Francisco, offering a menu combining asado techniques and pasta, a vibrant interior, and a special whiskey society.

Chef Bradley Kilgore opens Cafe Sebastian in San Francisco, offering versatile dining from pastries to dinner, featuring unique dishes like babka, and operating with innovative kitchen technology.