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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

Alameda County, CA

San Joaquin County, CA

Tracy, CA

Golden Gate Media

A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Corral Fire, is currently burning in San Joaquin County near Tracy, prompting multiple evacuation orders and significant road closures. Cal Fire crews are actively battling the blaze near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Site along Corral Hollow Road. The fire has scorched over 8,800 acres and is only 10% contained as of the latest reports.

Evacuations ordered, California interstate shut down by out-of-control nearly 10,000 acre brush fire

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

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

Portland, OR

Welcome to Dining Confidential, a column in which local chefs talk about their favorite restaurants, bars, and cafes in Portland, highlighting their own restaurant’s ethos and sharing fun personal takes. Know of a chef you’d like to see featured? Let us know via our tip line. Since its...

Xiao Ye Owners Louis Lin and Jolyn Chen Share Their Favorite Portland Restaurants

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

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

Los Angeles, CA

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

Bergen County, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the arrest of four individuals from Bergen County, implicated in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing substantial quantities of heroin in Newark.

Major Drug Trafficking Bust: 4 Arrested in Bergen County

Known for its Texas-inspired cuisine and ample selections of whiskey and wine, Haywire will open its third and largest location in Houston on Monday, June 3. The spacious 20,000-square-foot interior features multiple levels of lofty dining and event spaces. Among plush leather seats and wooden tables, the award-winning restaurant features a 2,000-square-foot Party Barn that includes more than 100 seats and a separate bar.

Haywire Brings Texas Cuisine and a Whole Lot of Whiskey to Memorial

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

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

South Carolina State

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. The former Blockbuster Video space along Clark and Wrightwood wasn’t made to house two 100-foot...

Smoky, Hot, and Sticky Sweet: South Carolina Barbecue Arrives on Clark Street

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

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

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

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Vision Pet Care

Cat owners often wonder whether their feline companions have imprinted on them, forming a bond that is as profound as it is heartwarming. Imprinting in cats is slightly different from the traditional scientific definition which involves animals forming an attachment during a critical period shortly after birth.

Cat Imprinting: Signs Your Feline Friend Has Chosen You

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Lion Dance Cafe and Reem’s Cook for a Cause This Weekend

Paolo Bicchieri is a reporter at Eater SF writing about Bay Area restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. An enormous group of Bay...

Lion Dance Cafe and Reem’s Cook for a Cause This Weekend

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