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Select members of the hospitality industry descended upon the picturesque grounds of the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay on Monday, August 5, to find out their Michelin-starred fate. By the end of the 2024 Michelin Guide California ceremony, three new San Francisco restaurants joined the ranks of one-star establishments; a San Francisco fine-dining restaurant, and another in Carmel-by-the-Sea, went from one star to two; a new Bay Area restaurant landed on Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list; and San Francisco took home three of four Special Awards honoring specific members of the hospitality industry.

Here Are the 2024 Michelin Star Winners in the Bay Area

Los Angeles, CA

Cathy Chaplin is a senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Los Angeles’s booming Italian restaurant scene is something of a chicken-and-egg situation. Whether it’s Angelenos’ tremendous appetite for pasta fueling the proliferation of Italian restaurants or an abundance of Italian restaurants that inspire the craving, there’s no denying that Italian food has flourished around town. The latest newcomer to join the fray is Civico 2064, which opens today, August 5, on Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz. The San Diego import aims to stand out with its blend of traditional Calabrian cooking and vegan-friendly fare.

Two Italian Brothers Just Opened a Soulful Calabrian Restaurant in Los Feliz

San Diego is known for its proximity to the sun and the sea, but the city’s restaurant scene is flourishing — and growing — more each year. For residents and visitors who are curious about where to find the city’s most iconic, or defining, dishes, this guide can help. From foods that have a long association with San Diego, like battered fish tacos and dripping carne asada fries, to newer classics and plates that highlight some of the best local produce, these dishes are ones that have delighted and will continue to delight those who encounter them.

20 Iconic Restaurant Dishes in San Diego

Philadelphia, PA

Living in Philly for over a decade, I used to consider myself a cheesesteak fundamentalist — one who only prefers the traditional version of the iconic dish (made with sliced rib-eye, provolone, and fried onions, on a long hoagie roll). I hated chicken cheesesteaks because they didn’t have beef....

The Best Philly Cheesesteak Contains Oxtail, Not Steak

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 Austin Korean fried chicken restaurant is going to be closing one of its locations at some point this year. Donkey Mo’s Fried Chicken shuttered its Zilker neighborhood restaurant at 1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 2140 within Lamar Union sometime in July.

Korean Fried Chicken Spot Donkey Mo’s Closes South Lamar Restaurant

Chula Vista, CA

Sura Korean BBQ opens this week in East Chula Vista where it will be one of just a few all-you-can-eat (AYCE) Korean barbecue options in the area. Owners Joon Lee and Cris Liang went to high school in the South Bay, and are opening Sura Korean BBQ at Otay Ranch’s Mix at Millenia development next to the second location of their Kearny Mesa gastropub, Common Theory Public House. Another partner, Andy Ahn, is also a collaborator in Lee and Liang’s Convoy seolleongtang spot, Woomiok.

A Fresh Take on AYCE Korean Barbecue Arrives in Chula Vista

Washington, DC

Tierney Plumb is the editor of Eater DC, covering all things food and drink around the nation's capital. Capital City Mambo Sauce started out small, selling at a dozen mom-and-pop stores around the nation’s capital. Fast forward 13 years later, its iconic squirt bottles can now be found at a whopping 3,000 retail stores nationwide.

Inside the Sweet Success Story of D.C.’s Capital City Mambo Sauce

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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'

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Yes, the main draw of Outside Lands is always the music, but, respectfully, the food is a powerhouse in its own right. The event never fails to attract big-name chefs and locally beloved restaurants in a three-day collision of music, food, and drink at Golden Gate Park. While that’s not news to previous attendees of Outside Lands, the festival continues to level up its food and drink game each year with tempting new food and drink vendors, plus some new initiatives to keep things exciting.

These Are the Limited-Edition Food Items You Should Track Down at Outside Lands

Las Vegas, NV

Straddling the line between spectacle and restaurant, the Las Vegas buffet is an entity unto its own. It’s a place where rules are meant to be broken; where diners can wander with towering plates of food in hand, pile in seven different desserts, and say things like, “I think I’ll try both flavors of melted butter.” But in order to have the best time — or at least the most cost-effective experience — there are guidelines to follow, ones that may spare you from long lines, overspending, or going in without a holistic game plan. Below, experts weigh in on the dos and don’ts of dining in a Las Vegas buffet.

Buffet 101: How to Win at the Las Vegas Buffet

Chicago, IL

WarnerMedia botched it big time when its myopic executives canceled South Side, a thoughtful comedy that unapologetically represented locals who lived way past Madison, way past Roosevelt, and — yes — even past Hyde Park. Chicago writer Studs Terkel was famous for pointing out that Division Street is the longest street in America, and the South and North side divide is seen in many ways. But one of the only things the city can agree on?

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Rockaway Beach, OR

Along the side of Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast, a giant 30-foot fiberglass corn dog, complete with a zigzag of yellow mustard, looms over the roof of a small white-and-black hot dog shack. On a Saturday in May, the Rockaway Beach, Oregon stand is packed with tourists in tennis shoes and ball caps, milling about the picnic tables outside the snack; kids climb onto the mechanical corn dog ride sitting outside the front door, mounted with a saddle for them to ride.

How the Oregonian Pronto Pup became a Midwestern legend

Miami, FL

Fans of omakase, the sushi dining experience where diners let the chef choose, have some exciting news to savor. Omakai (stylized OMAKAI), a popular local sushi restaurant, has debuted a new omakase spot focusing solely on hand rolls, appropriately named Omakai Hand Roll Bar. Sushi hand rolls, or temaki, are cone-shaped rolls designed to be eaten with the hands. Unlike traditional sushi rolls, which are cut into pieces, hand rolls are made by wrapping rice, sashimi, and vegetables in a sheet of nori seaweed.

Popular Sushi Spot Omakai Debuts its First Hand-Roll Focused Restaurant

It was while sitting at the Tavern inside the Fontainebleau, sharing a plate of those nachos, when I admitted to a colleague that I had not dined in any of the Las Vegas Strip’s buffets since the Aladdin closed in 1997. As a food writer in and longtime resident of Las Vegas, it’s a glaring omission. My defense, if one is needed, is simple: Vegas’s consummate maximalism, along with its constantly growing food scene, make it nearly impossible to try everything once. The city teems with spectacle — restaurants that dutifully light steaks on fire or ferry them to tables in a Pulp Fiction-style briefcase. Award-winning chefs distill decades of hard-won technique into plates designed to mesmerize: sweet potato medallions laden with creme fraiche and caviar, homemade babka swirled with jammy ube halaya.

I Ate at Every Buffet on the Las Vegas Strip in One Week

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

New York City, NY

Call me biased, but New York is the most dynamic city in the world when it comes to pizza. Waves of Italian immigrants, our city’s hustle culture, updates in oven technology, and the influence of the cheffy era have led to the evolution and diversification of one of the city’s most famous meals.

New York Pizza Is an Evolution in Four Acts

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. It’s been quite...

Some of the Best Chefs in America Will Join Quarter Acre for Its Drifter Dinner Series

Cathy Chaplin is a senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Universal Studios Hollywood recently announced on Instagram that a Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and a Sanrio Smile Shop are opening at Universal CityWalk. The Hollywood theme park currently sells Sanrio merchandise on its Upper Lot at the Animation Studio Store but does not have any standalone restaurants or stores dedicated to the wildly popular Japanese characters. A representative from Universal Studios Hollywood tells Eater that the pair of new openings will be located “close to the park entrance,” with some online forums suspecting they’ll take over the now-closed women’s clothing store Francesca’s and the fried chicken purveyor Chick Chick Chicken.

LA’s First-Ever Hello Kitty Cafe Is Opening Its Pretty Pink Doors Soon

Before the idea of “South Shore bar pizza” (and the much-deserved enthusiasm that followed) came about, there was just “pizza,” or at least that’s what South Shore native Paul Butler recalls. Growing up in a semi-rural town about 30 miles south of Boston, the Butlers rarely dined out. But if they did, it’d be a choice between a fancy Italian place, Chinese takeout, or pizza from Poopsie’s. “I didn’t know ‘South Shore bar pizza’ was a thing until I saw them sold at [hip Somerville spot] Hot Box,” Butler says.

The Anatomy of a Classic South Shore Bar Pizza

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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Michelin Announces 2024 California Guide, With No New Stars for San Diego

At a ceremony tonight at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay (kindly live-streamed by Eater LA after the official feed didn’t work), the Michelin Guide...

Michelin Announces 2024 California Guide, With No New Stars for San Diego

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