Fairplay bar in San Diego changed menu items "Animal Fries" and "Double Double" after an In-N-Out cease-and-desist, renaming them to "Secret Menu Fries" and "Burger Burger."

City Beer Store in San Francisco is closing after 18 years, a move announced with sadness by the owners due to challenging circumstances. Final days to visit are Sept. 20-21, with a last cellar sale and pickups on Sept. 24 and 26.

OKO, a new Filipino restaurant with a Texas twist, is opening in East Austin, taking Ah Sing Den's place at 1100 East Sixth Street, featuring chef Harold Villarosa and a menu of Filipino dishes.

The Blaine Festival committee took over the annual pork chop dinner's grilling duties from former Mayor Tom Ryan, continuing a 30-year community tradition of summer feasts and polka music.

Adrian Mendoza opens Knead Bakery in downtown San Diego, serving handcrafted bread, pastries, breakfast, and lunch, with a focus on inclusivity and quality.

The City of Dallas hosts a free Food Access Fair to promote healthy eating, featuring fresh produce, cooking demos, and community engagement at West Dallas Multipurpose Center.

The popular Pink Taco restaurant on Sunset Strip closed abruptly after failing to reach favorable lease terms, leaving no immediate plans to reopen in Los Angeles.

San Francisco is ranked second among the best coffee cities in America by WalletHub, boasting a dense concentration of coffee shops, high average yearly coffee spending, and a preference for gourmet brewing at home.

Ramona's Comida Mexicana in North Sacramento will close on September 30th after over 40 years, with the owners thanking the community for its support.

The Solarium is set to open in Houston's Midtown, replacing Holman Draft Hall, with sports facilities, dining, and a bar, backed by the Kirby Group and Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.'s firm.

New eateries including Mak's Pub & Grill and Gelato & Co. are set to open in Northwest Houston, with Blaze Pizza also celebrating a new location with free offerings and Tim Hortons planning a 2025 launch.

Garrett Popcorn celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special in-store deal, offering bags of popcorn at $1.75, reflecting on its Chicago legacy and planning new flavors.

Tim Hortons is set to open a new location in Round Rock, Texas, as part of an expansion plan to launch 40-50 stores in Austin's metro area within five years. The Round Rock store will offer 24/7 service and a range of menu items.