Dallas, TX

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Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

Las Vegas, NV

When chef Julian Serrano opened Picasso in 1998, he was one of a handful of stewards ushering in a new era of fine dining on the Las Vegas Strip. Now, 25 years later, Serrano has announced his upcoming retirement, stepping away from Lago and closing the storied Picasso restaurant this summer.

Legendary Las Vegas Strip Restaurant Is Closing as Chef Julian Serrano Steps Down

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

Los Angeles, CA

Alex Sohn had one goal when he founded ALMG Hospitality in 2012: to fill Koreatown’s dining gaps. Sohn understands that options abound in Koreatown, but for him, it’s the same old-school restaurants replicating themselves throughout the neighborhood. “All of my friends living in K-Town, they’re always like, ‘There’s nothing to eat, there’s nowhere to go,’ even though there are so many restaurants,” he says.

A New Koreatown Pizzeria Is Defining and Slinging LA-Style Slices

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

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

Massachusetts State

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

Denton, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Authorities from the Denton Police Department have officially filed charges against a person in connection with the homicide of his former girlfriend that occurred in January, as confirmed by officers.

Ex-boyfriend charged in Denton woman's murder

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

L.A. TACO

We are officially a month away from our flagship taco event, which also raises funds for our street-level journalism. To this day, TACO MADNESS remains the best one-stop shop to try L.A.'s (and the country's, if we are being honest) heaviest-hitting taquerías in one extremely fun Michelada-fueled evening.

All the Tacos and Taquerías Confirmed For TACO MADNESS 2024 Event on June 15th at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes!

Redondo Beach, CA

Restaurateur Christopher Bredesen opened Riviera Mexican Cantina in Redondo Beach on Monday, May 6, in the prime waterfront location previously occupied by the Brazillian steakhouse Samba by the Sea. As the owner of Captain Kidd’s Fish Market in Redondo Beach and Torrance’s Primo Italia, Bredesen is no stranger to running restaurants in the South Bay. His latest project may be his most ambitious yet. Riviera Mexican Cantina is a sister concept to Riviera Mexican Grill, which opened in 1996 on the Pacific Coast Highway and was purchased by Bresden in 2020 when its owners retired after 24 years in operation.

Every Table Comes With an Ocean View at Redondo Beach’s New Mexican Cantina

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

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Can a Steakhouse Make the Transition From Rockwall to Deep Ellum?

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,...

Can a Steakhouse Make the Transition From Rockwall to Deep Ellum?

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