San Antonio, TX

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More than 100 kitchens across the city will be whipping up special menus for Culinaria's San Antonio Restaurant Weeks, starting Saturday and lasting through Aug. 24. Why it matters: The citywide promotion has introduced diners to new eateries with prix fixe menus at reduced prices since Culinaria, a nonprofit dedicated to showcasing the local food scene, launched it in 2010.

More than 100 San Antonio spots join Restaurant Weeks

Des Moines, IA

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Des Moines businessperson Eileen Gannon competes alongside nine other award-winning pastry chefs in Netflix's new "Blue Ribbon Baking Championship."Dig in: The show pits state fair blue ribbon-winning pastry chefs against each other for the chance $100,000.It's hosted by chef Sandra Lee and "American Pie" star Jason Biggs.Zoom in: Gannon started Sunday Night Foods, a luxury dessert sauce maker, about three years ago after retiring as a communications executive at Workiva, a computer software company.She's also a longtime baker, winning more than 600 competitions — mostly at the Iowa State Fair, she tells Axios.The latest: Fairgoers can meet Gannon during multiple...

Des Moines pastry master competes for $100K Netflix prize

New Orleans, LA

LUFU has only been open in downtown New Orleans for about a year, but the team behind it is already expanding with new restaurants. Why it matters: That growth, co-founding partner Sarthak Samantray tells Axios New Orleans, is because "we started off as a family, and we help the members of our family grow."

LUFU to expand with French Quarter seafood restaurant

Tampa, FL

Whataburger is set to open a Tampa location in 2026. Why it matters: The popular fast-food chain hails from Texas and is a staple in North Florida — with dozens of locations north of Gainesville. Zoom in: The exact location of the restaurant is not public, but representatives for...

Whataburger announces plans for Tampa restaurant

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark horror A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The film, which introduced the iconic villain Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), transformed the face of the genre, blending the then-typical slasher (only a relatively new breed at the time with the likes of Halloween and Friday the 13th) with disturbing supernatural elements only a creative genius like director Wes Craven could dream up.

Robert Englund’s Freddy Krueger Finally Makes Long-Awaited Return

Robert Mitchum was an American actor born on August 6, 1917, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Known for his deep voice and brooding intensity, Mitchum became a major figure in classic film noir and dramas, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood. 2 / 10. Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer in 'Out Of The...

Iconic Noir Star: Robert Mitchum's Cause Of Death

Florida State

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Richmond, VA

Don't fret about this weekend's forecast, because scores of new restaurants are on tap — or already here — for hungry Richmond diners. Why it matters: New eats are the best eats. Here's the latest. Now open:. 🚛 Bliss Cafe, a coffee and sandwich truck, has parked itself...

Loads of new restaurants are on tap for Richmond

Utah State

The Utah Arts Festival is facing a $200,000 deficit after June's event fell short of attendance and revenue expectations. Why it matters: Organizers say the losses are placing the nearly 50-year-old festival's future "in jeopardy" and are asking the public for donations. "We do not currently have the financial capacity...

Utah Arts Festival facing $200K shortfall after low 2024 attendance

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Ahead of this year’s spooky season, the clothing company has released several new clothing items themed to the cult-classic Tim Burton film. Cakeworthy has released several new items inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. The new collection features over 10 different clothing items allowing fans to express their individuality...

This is Halloween! Cakeworthy Releases New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Collection

Washington, DC

A chopped cheese sandwich is going viral in Kuwait City — credit, in part, to a D.C. chef. Why it matters: Alex McCoy of Lucky Buns helped open one of the only American delis, Broskis, in Kuwait this summer and it's a smash hit. State of play: Kuwait City...

How a D.C. chef created a viral deli in Kuwait

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San Diego, CA

Two San Diego restaurants lost Michelin honors, and none earned new stars in the 2024 California Michelin Guide unveiled this week. Why it matters: The snub by the prestigious food critic is a blow to the growing local food scene that's been gaining national recognition. Zoom in: Sushi Tadokoro in...

California Michelin Guide drops two San Diego restaurants

San Francisco, CA

Three new San Francisco restaurants earned a Michelin star and another earned the coveted second star in August, Eater SF reports. Driving the news: Fine dining restaurant Sons & Daughters, located in Nob Hill, now has two stars. 7 Adams, a fine dining restaurant in Japantown, queer-owned brunch restaurant Hilda...

7 Adams and other Bay Area restaurants earn first Michelin stars

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Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios already turned Winnie the Pooh into a slasher horror with Blood and Honey. So, why let the classic children’s gore fest stop there? As part of the Twisted Childhood Universe, a Bambi horror film is in the works called Bambi: The Reckoning with director Dan Allen comparing the movie to timeless horror classics.

Bambi: The Reckoning Director Compares Movie to Timeless Horror Classics

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CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. This content is sponsored by Sam's Club. Halloween may be months away, but wholesale retailer Sam's Club is already...

The trendiest Halloween finds at Sam's Club this month: Spooky season comes early

Nashville, TN

The greatest compliment lunch-goers can pay to a food truck is to start lining up before the window slides open. Flashback: At Coley's Jook Junt, one of the city's buzziest food trucks, the line was 15 deep on a Friday last month before they started serving at 11am. A DJ...

Shaticka Robinson emerges as Nashville's new culinary star

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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The Tomato Art Fest returns this weekend

Break out the BLTs and start pouring bloody marys: The Tomato Art Fest returns to East Nashville this weekend. What's happening:...

The Tomato Art Fest returns this weekend

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