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The Palmer House in Chicago is famed for creating the first brownie 130 years ago, a dessert now featured in 21.35% of restaurants worldwide. The original recipe remains available at the hotel and for home bakers.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.

Korean-inspired egg sandwich chain Egg Tuck opens its first Chicago location, with plans for two more, bringing a fusion of American and Korean street food to the local breakfast scene.

Seoulju, a Korean restaurant in Austin, is closing on December 31 due to gentrification. The family-owned business served Korean dishes since 2015 but couldn't stay due to plaza demolition. They plan a farewell New Year's Eve party.

Sally's Apizza is set to open in Greater Boston's Woburn Village on December 14, continuing its expansion with the same renowned, charred crust pizzas since 1938.

Chicago celebrates Hanukkah with traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, offered by historic delis and modern bakeries, showcasing the city's rich culinary heritage.