Los Angeles, CA

Culver City, CA

Old Bridge Township, NJ

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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

Chicago, IL

The Quick Historian

Clarisa Figueroa, a 51-year-old woman from Chicago, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and the subsequent removal of her unborn child from her womb. The ghastly crime, which shocked the nation, unfolded in April 2019 and has left a lasting scar on the community.

Woman sentenced for cutting baby from teen's woman, killing both

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

On March 17, two men stole multiple Apple products from a Best Buy , according to the Irvine Police Department . One suspect used a bag to conceal stolen merchandise while the other distracted employees.

The Irvine Police are trying to identify two men who stole Apple products from a Best Buy store

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

Urban Skillet’s half-pound Truffle Banger burger, an ultra-aromatic riff on a classic mushroom-swiss, comes topped with halal bacon — not quite the oxymoron you might think. It’s turkey bacon, cut into thick, rippled ribbons, and balanced atop two smashed beef patties layered with caramelized onions, truffle aioli, and sauteed mushrooms.

Meet the Halal Burger Mini-Chain Making Waves in Minnesota

Oklahoma City, OK

Norman, OK

iSkyCreations - News & Media

By Staff Writer | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media) A monstrous siege of severe weather is barreling towards the southern and central Plains, stretching its ferocious grasp into the heart of the mid Mississippi Valley according toThe National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. On the eve of Monday, April 1st, over 5.5 million souls in the path of this impending doom face an enhanced risk of enduring nature’s full wrath. Cities like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Springfield, Norman, and Columbia stand on the brink, with the specter of destruction looming large.

Millions Brace for Cataclysmic Thunderstorms & Tornadoes Across the Plains and Valley on Monday.

Atlanta, GA

Henna Bakshi is the editor of Eater Atlanta. She has a decade of experience producing news at CNN, including food segments and a cooking show, and is also a seasoned wine reporter with a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) Level 3 degree. It is always difficult to say goodbye...

Atlanta’s Restaurant Closings, April Edition

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

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

New York City, NY

That’s a wrap for By Chloe. The vegetarian restaurant chain, which rebranded as Beatnic after a lawsuit from its founder, was sold last year to another fast-casual chain, Inday, according to a spokesperson. As part of the acquisition, the six remaining Beatnic locations will be turned into Indays, including one at Rockefeller Center opening on May 1, and another in Boston, which will mark Inday’s first expansion outside of New York. When all of the restaurants are converted, Inday will have 11 locations in total.

The Fast-Casual Bowl Spots Are Cannibalizing Each Other

Oregon State

Portland, OR

For the first 40 years of its existence, In-N-Out was a uniquely Californian phenomenon: The chain, known for its Double-Double burgers and no-longer-secret menu, originally stuck exclusively to California, not wanting to compromise its strict no-freezer commitment. However, in the 1990s, In-N-Out opened its first out-of-state location in Nevada, and entered Oregon in 2015 with the opening of its Medford store.

In-N-Out’s Portland-Area Expansion Plans, Explained

Buena Park, CA

Sanrio’s beloved anthropomorphic lazy egg is headed to Buena Park with the opening of Gudetama Cafe, as reported by Secret Los Angeles. The new cafe will open on May 4. The Gudetama Cafe will be the first of its kind in Southern California, though a counterpart opened in Tokyo in 2019 but has since closed. Orange County cafe hasn’t shared its menu yet, but the cafe in Japan served an array of Gudetama-themed dishes and drinks like yellow curry rice enveloped in a bacon blanket and hot chocolate with a Gudetama marshmallow. In addition to food, the Japanese cafe offered a fully immersive experience with Gudetama decorations and merchandise available for purchase. There were also Gudetama cafes in Singapore and Osaka with a similar experience, but they have since closed.

A Gudetama Cafe Is Opening in Buena Park

Harvard, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Playa Vista, CA

Inglewood, CA

Marina Del Rey, CA

Playa Del Rey, CA

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For the First Time Ever, Tito’s Tacos Adds a Chicken Burrito to the Menu

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....

For the First Time Ever, Tito’s Tacos Adds a Chicken Burrito to the Menu

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