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Upper Chichester Township, PA

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UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A 51-year-old man has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of neglecting his mother, who was found in distressing conditions, lying in soiled sheets stuck to her bed.

Woman found dead and "fused" to bed, son arrested

San Francisco, CA

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. “Never in a million years would I think, in 2024, we would be doing an interview about Kona the pig.”. It’s easy to understand the sentiment. Chef Thomas...

Meet Kona, the 70-Pound Pig Who Ruled Over One of San Francisco’s Top Restaurants

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

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. In 2023, Sandwich...

Reyna Duong Announces Sandwich Hag Will End Lunch Service

Los Angeles, CA

Santa Monica, 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. Moez Megji and Karim Megji, the father-and-son hospitality duo behind a slew of restaurants including Wood & Water in Sherman Oaks and Zin Bistro Americana in Westlake Village, as well as now-closed spots Fins Creekside in Calabasas and the Gallery in Westlake Village, quietly opened their latest project, Chelsea, in Santa Monica earlier this month at 2460 Wilshire Boulevard. The new restaurant’s menu draws inspiration from the London neighborhood where Moez lived for a time as a child, incorporating flavors from India, East Africa, and beyond.

Find Tikka Masala Fried Chicken at Santa Monica’s New London-Inspired Restaurant

If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of Eater LA. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He's the host of K-Town, a YouTube series covering Korean food in America, and has been featured in Netflix's Street Food show.

There’s More Than Meets the Pizza at Joshua Skenes’s New LA Restaurant Leopardo

Chicago, IL

At long last, Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s ownership filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday, May 14. The filing comes four days after Foxtrot’s assets were snapped up for $2.2 million at an auction held on Friday, May 10, according to Crain’s — and as rumors swirl that Foxtrot co-founder Mike LaVitola is attempting to revive Foxtrot and reopen as many as 10 locations.

Foxtrot’s Founder May Mount a Comeback as Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy

Oakland, CA

Dianne de Guzman is a deputy editor at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups. Korean fried chicken purveyor Chimmelier is heading to the Bay Area from Los Angeles this weekend, slinging crisp chicken sandwiches with two pop-ups scheduled in Oakland for May 17 and 18. The Chimmelier team will first take over Oakland’s K-Street restaurant at 3905 Broadway on Friday, May 17, with two items from its menu: the loaded K-chicken burger and the honey butter wings. Chimmelier will then make its next appearance on Saturday, May 18, for Dokkaebier’s Chimaek Festival in Oakland, which pairs chicken and beer alongside entertainment and games.

One of LA’s Best Korean Fried Chicken Pop-Ups Is Coming to Oakland

New York City, NY

The first standalone Roberta’s in Manhattan, at 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, between 33rd and 34th streets, is finally on track to open in June. The destination will include a second location of the newly-minted R Slice; an upstairs, full-service Roberta’s; and a vast patio with a tiki bar, similar to the outdoor one at the Bushwick flagship.

Roberta’s Vast Midtown Location Will Open Next Month

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

Hays County, TX

Driftwood, TX

Driftwood, Texas is an essential Hill Country town in Hays County, full of beautiful vistas, — there’s a reason why there are so many wedding venues out here. And, for Eater purposes, it’s a bastion of Texas wines as well as strong distilleries, breweries, Texan cuisines, and a go-to barbecue spot. Driftwood, Texas. With that, we put together this handy guide to the best eating and drinking destinations in Driftwood.

Where to Eat and Drink in Driftwood, Texas

Old Bridge Township, NJ

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

It appears that a struggling chain may have recieved a desperately needed lifeline. The restaurant industry has been in a tailspin since covid, especially in the casual dining and bars segment. Many major chains have been heavily discounting food and drink in order to bring people in. Recently TGI Fridays has $5 Happy Hours and appears to be doubling down on the bar scene again. Some of the chains also have gone above and beyond lowering margins and in some cases quality to keep the lights on. With this latest move, it seems that the single bar scene may have new life, we learned one of the world’s largest casual dining companies that proudly serves guests with over 850 restaurants in more than 55 countries was about to be taken over.

Popular Restaurant Chain Sold Off to Avoid Closing Doors For Good

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. A South Side icon is taking up residence a few doors west from a shuttered...

South Side Icon Rainbow Cone Opening Next Week in Wicker Park

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Chewbacca, nicknamed Chewy, who they describe as a funny fella who loves everyone. “This adorable mutt is built like an oversized Shih Tzu and weighs 25 lbs. Since he was found as a stray and never claimed, we don't know much about his past.” Chewy has a personality as unique as his looks. "He is overly friendly with all, dogs included. He can come on a bit strong but in the kindest way. He wants everyone to be his friend!" states the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, who is currently caring for Chewy until he finds his forever home.

Meet Chewbacca: The "Funny Fella" Looking For Love

Chinatown was once known for its grand banquet halls: destinations for wedding receptions, special-occasion dinners, and dim sum feasts. Gradually, many of those halls vanished. Epic losses included Joy Luck Palace in 2018, and, once the largest restaurant in Chinatown seating 800, Jin Fong in 2021 (though it eventually reopened in a much smaller space).

A Chinatown Gem Where Dim Sum Carts Still Reign

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

Lauren Saria is the editor of Eater SF and has been writing about food, drinks, and restaurants for more than a decade. Almanac Beer Co. will open a taproom inside West Oakland’s much-anticipated Prescott Market, a 12,000-square-foot food hall planned for 1620-1640 18th Street. The taproom will pour 20 beers on tap with 74 seats not including those on the outdoor patio. It’ll be the second Almanac outpost in the Bay Area, joining the existing taproom in Alameda at 651B West Tower Avenue. The West Oakland taproom is expected to open this summer.

Almanac Brewing Will Anchor a Big New Food Hall Coming to West Oakland

Asheville, NC

Located in the highly anticipated Flat Iron Hotel (20 Battery Park Ave, Asheville), Luminosa opened on Wednesday, May 15. The newcomer is the work of Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group, which has multiple restaurants all along the East Coast. Still, Luminosa is very unique to its Blue Ridge environment. Indigo...

Appalachia Meets Italy at Asheville Newcomer Luminosa

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A Flashy New Asian Mall and Dining Destination Is Coming to the North Suburbs

The team behind Vietnamese restaurant Pho Mai and newly reopened bakery Keefer Court — Michael Bui, Mai Bui, and Peter Do — have partnered with the...

A Flashy New Asian Mall and Dining Destination Is Coming to the North Suburbs

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