Merenda, a new Southern European bistro and wine bar, is opening in Oceanside on October 17, offering charcuterie, cheeses, and a focus on communal dining.

Buttermilk Baby, led by CEO Ben Berg, opens in Sugar Land, offering a retro dining experience with a "cool casual" atmosphere and a Carvel partnership, featuring cheeseburgers, milkshakes, and more.

A new cookbook, "San Diego Seafood: Then & Now," offers over 100 recipes from local chefs, celebrating the city's fishing history and culinary innovation, with proceeds supporting various community causes.

Pretty Decent Concepts opens Creampuff Donuts in downtown Phoenix, offering chef-driven doughnuts and crafted beverages in a renovated warehouse shared with a church.

Turkey Leg Hut's bankruptcy case shifted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7, indicating potential liquidation amid financial troubles and health code violations.

Cincinnati Taco Week has returned. From Oct. 7 to 13, over 50 eateries will offer $2.50 tacos, and visitors to multiple locations will have the chance to win prizes through an app.

The iconic Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey received a Halloween makeover as Frankenstein after being damaged by debris from a car hitting a fire hydrant.

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is underway with nearly 30 local eateries offering specials and three-course meals from October 5th to 13th to celebrate and support the culinary community.

Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant and Bar is reopening in Montrose, featuring Spanish cuisine, live entertainment, and a focus on social interaction without TVs.

Swedish Hill to open a new location at the former site of Foxtrot in South Austin in early 2025, offering a broad menu for dine-in and takeout. The Moorman Lambert Hospitality Group is also planning other expansions.

Cocina35, a Mexican eatery known for chilaquiles, is set to open a new 4,500 square-foot branch at Coronado Ferry Landing in early 2025, marking the fifth location in San Diego.

Tyler Bourgoin, the new 21-year-old owner of Pizza Flame in Coon Rapids, aims to revitalize the restaurant with an on-sale liquor license and a return to pre-COVID service.

Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Aphotic in San Francisco's SoMa will close in December due to the challenges of operating a fine dining establishment in the city.