New York City, NY

San Francisco, CA

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

New Jersey State

New Orleans, LA

It’s safe to say schiacciata (pronounced skia-cha-ta) bread, foccacia’s thinner, crustier cousin out of Tuscany, is having a moment. That ideal sandwich bread has made it to New Orleans, courtesy of New York native Lisa Greenleaf and her son Jack Greenleaf, who are serving stuffed and square Tuscan-style sandwiches from their pop-up, called Lunch. They’re simultaneously working on a restaurant, which they expect to open in the Marigny early next year.

A Mother-Son Duo Is Slinging Tuscan-Style Sandwiches on Schiacciata in the Marigny

Philadelphia, PA

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Upper Chichester Township, PA

The Quick Historian

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

Buffalo, NY

What's Going On

Buffalo, N.Y. – A former office manager has admitted to embezzling over $700,000 from her employer over a period of more than seven years, as disclosed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Office Manager's Shocking Embezzlement: Former Employee Admits to Stealing Over $700,000

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

Erie County, NY

Elma, NY

Buffalo, N.Y. – In a tragic incident, an Elma resident has admitted guilt in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Transit Road in January, as confirmed by the Erie County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday.

Guilty Plea: Elma Woman Admits to Fatal Hit-and-Run on Transit Road

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

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

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

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

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

Dallas, TX

If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. 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.

Why Dry-Aged Fat Is Key to the Menu at Margaret’s

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

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

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

Cape May, NJ

Somers Point, NJ

Morristown Minute

Austin T. Mahan misused USPS credit cards for personal purchases totaling over $54,000. Austin T. Mahan, 44, of Cape May Court House, New Jersey, pled guilty today to misappropriating postal funds, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mahan admitted to the charge before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn.

Postal Supervisor Embezzles $54K in USPS Funds

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

Brumley, MO

CJ Coombs

The historic Castle House in Brumley, Missouri was built around the 1890s. One resource stated the owners were Dr. Walter Dixon and his wife, Martha but according to those who have researched the history of the house, his wife's name was Grace Dickson which is what her death certificate also indicates.

Historic Castle House: said to be an unnerving paranormal site in Missouri

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

NewsBreak

The Best of New York’s Dinner-Sized Sandwiches

Sandwiches are many things to many people: a quick hot breakfast, a lunch held in one hand while sitting at a desk or walking, a snack...

The Best of New York’s Dinner-Sized Sandwiches

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