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Columbus, OH

Applebee’s are bringing back their ever-popular all-you-can-eat buffet, serving some of their best-loved food, but it’s only back for a limited time, so you’ll need to take advantage while it lasts. One of Applebee’s most famous deals is the Dollarita, where you can snag a margarita cocktail...

Applebee’s bring back fan-favorite all-you-can-eat buffet but it won’t last long

Everyone knows that the Costco food court is the best part of the trip, with their huge portions and low prices, the menu items at Costco never disappoint. Although the pizza slices bigger than your head and the hot dogs get a lot of hype, this ice cream item will be your new addiction.

Costco’s secret menu ice cream has been hiding in plain sight this whole time

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Although I’m never not in the mood to jump right into fall as soon as August hits, I’m trying to learn to appreciate the late summer and not rush through it. And these plates from Dollar Tree are helping me do just that. Spotted by a Dollar Tree Instagrammer, these gorgeous dishes would look so beautiful on a late summer dinner table and are totally leaning into the coastal, beachy aesthetic.

Dollar Tree’s “Sooo Gorg” $1.25 Plates Are Perfect for Late Summer Dinner Parties

Dallas, TX

Courtney E. Smith is the editor of Eater Dallas. She's a journalist of 20 years who was born and raised in Texas, with bylines in Pitchfork, Wired, Esquire, Yahoo!, Salon, Refinery29, and more. When she's not writing about food, she co-hosts the podcast Songs My Ex Ruined. Goodwins opened in...

The Secrets Behind the Blockbuster Opening at Goodwins

Okay, we’ve all been on this planet long enough to know that when you order a taco at Taco Bell or a similar chain restaurant, it’s filled with mostly lettuce and just a bit of everything else. But this person’s taco takes it to another level. They...

42 Times People Bought Different Foods and Were Gravely Disappointed

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"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

Los Angeles, CA

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

Real Simple

Auntie Anne’s Just Launched a Pretzel-Scented Perfume—and It Sold Out in 10 Minutes

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco’s Ferry Building is getting a counter-service seafood restaurant and fish market early next year, according to a press release. Laurence Jossel and Holly Rhodes of acclaimed Alamo Square restaurant Nopa have teamed up with Joe Conte of sustainable hook and line fishmonger Water2Table to open Nopa Fish. On the restaurant side of things, they plan to serve hot seafood dishes, chowders, farm salads, and the like — the market side will offer local fish and shellfish, plus prepared foods to-go.

The Culinary Plot Thickens at San Francisco’s Ferry Building

Miami, FL

One of the world’s most celebrated chefs, Massimo Bottura, is set to open Torno Subito Miami on Wednesday, August 21, in Downtown Miami on the top of food and entertainment spot, Julia & Henry’s. This new venture, in partnership with King Goose Hospitality, promises to bring a modern and playful twist to Italian cuisine.

World-Renowned Chef Massimo Bottura Debuts Torno Subito in Downtown Miami

Minneapolis, MN

Italian Eatery and Un Dito owners Eric and Vanessa Carrara, who closed their south Minneapolis sister restaurants earlier this summer, have officially listed the property on the market. Carrara says that the pair was initially looking for a new tenant to move into the space, but when they announced the restaurants’ closures, they were met with a flood of offers to buy. “We want to find an operator that’s right for the neighborhood that we can pass the baton to,” he says. “That’s what’s most important to us, rather than selling to a developer or apartment complex or something like that.”

As Italian Eatery Goes on the Market, Its Owners Hint at New Plans

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Portland, OR

In today’s dining landscape, Portland restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations. Unfortunately, everything from longtime city institutions to newer spots unable to find their footing can succumb to a combination of obstacles, making Portland’s churn of restaurant closings nearly as frequent as its new openings. This biweekly column keeps track of all the closings you may have missed.

The Portland Restaurant Closings to Know, August 2024

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Fans are gearing up for the new option to hit shelves.

Foodies ‘Intrigued’ by New Dr Pepper Flavor: ‘This Could Go Either Way’

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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. An upscale downtown Southern restaurant is expanding into northwest Austin with a new casual cafe. Fixe Southern House is opening Hissy Fit in the Arboretum at 9761 Great Hills Trail starting sometime in the fall.

Austin Restaurant Fixe Is Opening a Casual Southern Cafe in the Arboretum

Jaguar Sun, the popular Downtown Miami restaurant and bar, will close on Sunday, Aug. 25, after six years in business. The team announced the closure as they gear up to open Sunny’s Steakhouse in Little River this fall. Jaguar Sun, known for its intimate setting in the lobby of...

Jaguar Sun to Close as Team Prepares for Sunny’s Steakhouse Opening

New York City, NY

A flurry of book bars has recently opened that prioritize solo time as much as low-key conversation, offering a fun alt-combo to record bars and libraries. These spaces for reading, drinking, listening to music, and chatting with other book lovers (or not) are a post-shutdown pivot from social distancing. And while the throwback staple had started to revive just after the pandemic, their openings have gained momentum around the city.

Book Bars Gain Momentum Around New York

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Frozen Drinks to Try During D.C.’s Last Weeks of Summer

Good news: Fall-themed decor and fare will be here before we know it. Bad news: That means summer is coming to an end. Before...

Frozen Drinks to Try During D.C.’s Last Weeks of Summer

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