San Francisco, CA

If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Walk up to the Jay hotel, where the upcoming fine...

Step Into a Moody, Presidio Eucalyptus Grove at Prelude in the Financial District

Brooklyn, NY

The partners of Leland Eating and Drinking House in Prospect Heights, Randi Lee and executive chef-partner Delfin Jaranilla, host a butchery demonstration and five-course dinner in Leland’s wine cellar once a month. At 6 p.m. on the day of the course, a member of the staff gathers attendees and guides them to the back of the restaurant, through the kitchen, and down a flight of stairs to the basement and wine cellar. There, the hosts have set up a rolling counter with a cutting board, a variety of butcher tools, and the star of the show: in this case, a Long Island duck.

Once a Month, This Brooklyn Restaurant Flips to a Butcher Class

Austin, TX

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. A pop-up-turned-Austin restaurant has closed suddenly. Elementary had its last day of service in the Zilker neighborhood at 2026 South Lamar Boulevard on Saturday, August 10. However, its wine bar Hopscotch, also at the same address, is staying open.

South Austin Restaurant Elementary Suddenly Closes

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. An Austin Mexican restaurant is opening a new all-day spot in East Austin this summer. Ma’Coco opened Recreation — taking over what had been the former Drop Kick restaurant and bar space — at 1630 East Sixth Street as of August 1.

Austin Mexican Restaurant Opens a New East Sixth Bar This Summer

Los Angeles, CA

Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Hotel Figueroa’s anchor restaurant, Deme, opens on Tuesday, August...

Bask in the Mediterranean Glory of Hotel Figueroa’s New Poolside Restaurant

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Torrance, CA

Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Shake Shack, Danny Meyer’s burger chain behemoth that has...

California’s First Drive-Thru Shake Shack Opens This Week in Torrance

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania State

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Here's where you can order the best sandwich in Pennsylvania, and what to ask for!

Pennsylvania Restaurant Serves The Absolute 'Best Sandwich' In The State

Portland, OR

Cozy Nob Hill Italian restaurant Caffe Mingo and its next-door sibling Barba have closed indefinitely following a fire that occurred in the morning on Monday, August 5. No one was injured, but the fire caused major damage to both restaurants. Owner Michael Cronan opened Caffe Mingo in 1991 — the...

Nob Hill Institution Caffe Mingo Closes Indefinitely Following a Fire

Popular San Francisco bagel maker Daily Driver has permanently closed the Cow Hollow location it opened in late 2023. A manager confirmed the closure to Eater over the phone on Monday, August 12, saying that business at the company’s Union Street location had been relatively slow. Founders Tamara Hicks and David Jablons opened the first location of Daily Driver in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood in 2019, helping usher in the Bay Area’s bagel wave by serving fresh-churned cream cheese and cultured butter and cranking out thousands of hand-rolled bagels a day. Just a year later, the duo added a quick-serve bagel shop at the Ferry Building. Both locations remain open.

Bagel Maker Daily Driver Whittles Down to Two San Francisco Locations

Manhattan, NY

Sometimes chain restaurants land with fanfare like Raising Cane’s did in the East Village not long ago, but other times they creep into a neighborhood nearly unannounced. Such was the case recently with G’s Cheesesteaks, also in the East Village. The brand was founded by Giacomo Pisano in 2015 in Staten Island’s Port Richmond, and subsequently established branches on the Jersey Shore in Point Pleasant and Toms River.

Can New Yorkers Be Trusted to Build Their Own Cheesesteaks?

Miami, FL

Welcome to Eater Miami’s new column, Everyone Else’s Guide to Miami. Known for its nightlife and beaches, Miami has also become a serious food town in recent years. And that means the people who love to eat and drink in Miami are far from just food nerds and industry experts: Business owners, finance professionals, lawyers, and others all have their go-to restaurants for pizza or late-night burgers, date night standbys, and celebration spots.

Ron Magill’s Guide to Dining in Miami

Leña, the pop-up dedicated to wood-fired Salvadoran cooking from former Osteria Mozza chef Jimmy Reyes, debuts to the public this Friday, August 16, in Boyle Heights. Named after the Spanish word for firewood, Leña pays homage to the chef’s family’s hometown of Chalatenango, El Salvador. “When you’re here, I want it to feel like family,” Reyes says.

A Former Mozza Chef Lights Up Boyle Heights With Wood-Fired Salvadoran Specialties

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Chicago, IL

Ashok Selvam is the editor of Eater Chicago and a native Chicagoan armed with more than two decades of award-winning journalism. Now covering the world of restaurants and food, his nut graphs are super nutty. Welcome to the Scene Report, a new column in which Eater Chicago captures the vibe...

Chicago’s New Kings of Barbecue Reign in Beverly

Going out to eat with friends and acquaintances is usually a joyful experience. But things can quickly turn sour when people refuse to pay their share. u/SEO403 shared a story on Reddit about a dinner outing that went wrong when some guests refused to cover their part of the bill. The post quickly gained popularity, receiving 9.1K upvotes.

Man refuses to pay after being forced to cover restaurant bill for strangers

So, what does it take to run a world-class restaurant? According to Maître d’Hôtel Israel Pérez, winner of the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida Service Award, the secret ingredient is teamwork. It takes a team of dozens — made up of stewards, servers, cooks, chefs, housekeepers, florists, purveyors and more — to pull off this intricate experience.

Behind the Scenes of Disney’s First MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant

Maitland, FL

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If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

Whitehouse, OH

Located in the charming town of Whitehouse, Ohio, The Whitehouse Inn is a mom-and-pop restaurant that has earned a stellar reputation for its mouthwatering prime ribs. This beloved establishment offers a dining experience that combines the comfort of home-cooked meals with the elegance of fine dining. Known for its warm...

This Mom-And-Pop Restaurant In Ohio Has Mouth-Watering Prime Ribs That Are To Die For

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A Union Street Spot Aims to Rekindle Its Neighborhood Restaurant Rep

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. After a brief closure,...

A Union Street Spot Aims to Rekindle Its Neighborhood Restaurant Rep

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