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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

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. Bettola is a new Italian shop and restaurant debuting in the Inner Richmond on Friday, May 31. The name refers to a casual eatery for locals in Italy, but owner Gianluca Legrottaglie insists you can’t use technology to define it. “If you try to translate it on Google,” Legrottaglie says, “I’m unhappy with what Google says because Google didn’t live those days — and Google didn’t experience those places in first person.”

The Richmond’s New Italian Restaurant Serves Spit-Roasted Porchetta With a Side of Nostalgia

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. The amount of...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in May

Houston, TX

The Kahani Social Group, the team behind the acclaimed Woodlands restaurant Amrina, has signed a lease for fried chicken restaurant Pok Pok Po, according to a press statement. The restaurant is the group’s second culinary venture. Brothers Surpreet and Preet Paul Singh and Michelin Plate chef Jassi Bindra will...

Houston Team Behind Amrina Will Open New Fried Chicken Shop Next

Los Angeles, CA

A new restaurant in Koreatown is bringing the tradition of Korean roadside dining to Los Angeles. Kisa Sikdang, which translates to “driver’s restaurant,” pays tribute to the diners found all over Korea meant for taxi drivers to be able to pull over and have a quick and affordable meal by themselves. Kisa Sikdang is the only restaurant that currently serves this style of food in Los Angeles, with DGM Kisa Sikdang having closed in early 2018. New York recently gained its first kisa sikdang-style restaurant with the opening of Kisa in April 2024 by the C as in Charlie team.

A ‘Taxi Driver’s’ Restaurant With Quick, Affordable Comfort Food Opens in Koreatown

Kern County, CA

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Officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are investigating the death of an incarcerated individual at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as a homicide. The incident occurred on Monday, May 13, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., when two inmates, Andrew L. Espinoza and Frank Vasquez, allegedly attacked fellow inmate Raul E. Mendoza.

Convicted gang member inmate killed in California prison yard attack; Two convicts accused of murder

New Orleans, LA

One year after the big news that Trader Joe’s was hoping to open its first store in New Orleans in Mid-City, it appears that the cult grocery chain is pursuing an additional location in the city, this one in Uptown New Orleans at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Freret Street.

Could a Trader Joe’s Be Coming to Uptown New Orleans?

River Oaks, TX

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This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Vista, CA

After developing a following through farmers’ markets like the weekly Saturday market in Poway where its booth regularly draws lines of customers, Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse is unveiling its first storefront cafe in Vista this Sunday, June 2 at 9 a.m. Having since expanded into cookies, croissants, and other baked...

The Cleverly-Named Glutenus Maximus Brings Its Baked Wonders to Vista

Some of LA’s most exciting meals can be found on the back patio of a wine bar or under an EZ-up on a neighborhood corner. Pop-ups are ingrained in the dining culture of the Southland, whether they’re a preview of a more permanent space or just a one-off. This is a guide to new and ongoing pop-ups around town. Have a pop-up that should be on this list? Email us at la@eater.com.

Cool Food Events and Pop-Ups to Check Out This Week in Los Angeles: May 31

Chicago, IL

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. Raquel Quadreny says her restaurant, Bayan Ko — the Cuban and Filipino hybrid in Ravenswood—...

Ravenswood’s New Cuban and Filipino Diner Serves Lumpia and Cubano Breakfast Burritos

As we head into the weekend, Eater SF editors have compiled a list of recommendations to answer one of the most persistent and, arguably, pressing questions of the day: “Where should I eat?” Of course, we have several resources to help guide your dining and drinking decisions — for example, the San Francisco and East Bay heatmaps, which reflect the hottest new restaurants to try right now. But here we offer four suggestions of places to check out this weekend around the Bay Area. And if you’re looking for places to grab a drink, try these lists of the best new places to grab a cocktail in San Francisco and the East Bay.

4 Restaurants and Bars to Try This Weekend in the Bay Area: May 31

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 cheese and sandwich cafe closed up its original location this month, but it plans on reopening in a new address later this year. Spread & Co.’s last day of service at 1601 West 38th Street in Jefferson Square in the Rosedale neighborhood was on Sunday, May 26.

Austin Cheese and Sandwich Cafe Closes in Rosedale

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. Family Style Festival, an annual...

A Popular LA Food Festival Is Morphing Into an All-New Restaurant Website

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All zodiac signs have negative sides, but there are certain weaknesses that people generally find unattractive. This ranking on the least attractive zodiac signs is not entirely about beauty and physique but is mainly based on personality traits and character. No matter how charming, successful, or intelligent a person is, some of their personality traits can make them undesirable within a split second.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Least Attractive

Alexandria, VA

Tierney Plumb is the editor of Eater DC, covering all things food and drink around the nation's capital. Five years after introducing Park View diners to its tasty grandma-style pies on a focaccia-like crust, Sonny’s Pizza is ready to expand for the first time. Find the stellar square slices...

Sonny’s, One of D.C.’s Top Pizzerias, Sets Up Shop at an Alexandria Marina

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. Kings Road Cafe, the 34-year-old neighborhood spot best known for its exceptional coffee brewed with beans roasted on-site, began serving pizzas in late March. Legendary pastry chef Sherry Yard (Spago, Rainbow Room, Tribeca Grill) formulated the restaurant’s foundational dough. “Sherry’s Neapolitan-style pizza dough is amazing,” says chef Ellis Stele, who handles the day-to-day operations at Kings Road Cafe. “We check the temperature at each step of the mixing process. The dough is then fermented for 72 hours in the fridge to make sure the yeast has plenty of time to develop amazing flavors.”

A Legendary LA Pastry Chef Is Behind the City’s Most Underrated New Pizzas

Burger Bodega is teaming up with Phat Eatery’s Kevin Lee and Marvion He to bring back the wildly popular beef rendang smash burger. Burger Bodega founder Abbas Dhanani and Phat Eatery’s Alex Au-Yeung created the burger last year before he died following a battle with cancer in March. The chef’s legacy and impact in Houston has continued in his Katy restaurant, and around the city.

Burger Bodega Pop-Up Celebrates AAPI Month and Life of Alex Au-Yeung

Miami, FL

The Juvia team is expanding its South Florida presence with Solana, a new rooftop restaurant and bar set to debut at the Standard Residences in Midtown Miami. Juvia has partnered with Rosso Development, Standard International, and Midtown Development for this new venture. Scheduled to open in 2025, Solana will occupy 6,000 square feet atop the landscaped rooftop of The Standard Residences. The venue will feature a street-level entrance and a “relaxed yet sophisticated” atmosphere by the 60-foot pool. The menu will include Riviera-inspired cuisine and cocktails like the ‘Bonito Bubbling.’ The space will be designed by architect Manuel Clavel Rojo, aligning it to have a similar look and feel as other Standard locations across the country.

The Juvia Team is Debuting a New Rooftop Restaurant in Midtown Miami

Irvine, CA

In a surprising turn of events, a Tesla vehicle's camera has captured crystal-clear images of a car burglary suspect at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine. The incident, which occurred on May 16, has left authorities marveling at the effectiveness of modern technology in combating crime.

Tesla camera captures 'crystal clear' image of suspected auto burglar at California parking lot

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Portland Will Soon Be Home to a Nonalcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop

Five years ago, Ariel Dunitz-Johnson stopped drinking. The artist found lots of joy in developing nonalcoholic cocktails, but finding a booze-free social space was a bigger...

Portland Will Soon Be Home to a Nonalcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop

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