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If Jupiter had its own Cheers, it would be Ralph’s Stand Up Bar, one of Palm Beach County’s most legendary watering holes, where bartenders know their regulars’ names and drink preferences by heart. That is the legacy Three Amigos Hospitality is stepping in to protect.

Chef Sujan Sarkar, the acclaimed MICHELIN-starred and James Beard-nominated chef behind Chicago restaurants NADU, Indienne, Sifr, and Swadesi, is set to open NADU Phoenix this summer in Desert Ridge Marketplace.

Fans can score Big Flavor and game-day value during the most-watched sporting event in the world, with buy-one-get-one-free orders of wings and specials on schooners at Wings Etc. Grill & Pub June 23–27. Wings Etc.

The Gyro Project, a fast-fine Greek restaurant bringing authentic street food flavors to a modern setting, will officially open its ninth overall location and fifth Manhattan restaurant on Wednesday, June 17th at 1260 Lexington Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Taco John's CEO Heather Neary gives a look at where expansion is happening next. For decades, restaurant growth strategies have followed a familiar roadmap: chasing high foot traffic storefronts with a goal of cornering the market and building a major metropolitan presence.

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counter-culture sandwich shop known for its chill vibes, cottonmouth cures and bold flavors that hit just right, is firing up a new joint in the Alliance district. The new location at 9833 N.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches its newest limited-time offering — the “How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie” — in celebration of Disney’s live-action Moana, which sails into theaters on July 10.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the iconic dessert franchise famous for homemade ice cream, is expanding into Illinois for the first time with a multi-unit agreement in the Chicago-metropolitan-area.

Six months after traveling to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa to support devastated farmers and agricultural communities, Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurants has returned to the island, this time focusing its recovery efforts on schools and students through its ‘F...

PopUp Bagels and Oishii are bringing back the Oishii Berry Schmear after its first limited-time run sold out in 2025. Available June 18 through July 1 at all PopUp Bagels locations, the schmear brings back the flavor fans haven’t stopped asking for.

Bosq, the only chef-owned MICHELIN-starred restaurant in downtown Aspen, will officially reopen for the summer season on Thursday, June 11.

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is making Independence Day even sweeter with a special Buy One, Get One Free offer on its limited-time American Classics Menu.

Leading the lineup is the new Avocado BLT. Summer has arrived at Tender Greens with a trio of limited-time offerings, from heirloom tomatoes and ripe strawberries to a fan-favorite cookie that supports a California community cause.

Konala, known for its high-protein, healthy bowls and fast drive-thru, has officially opened its first Utah location at 210 Cougar Blvd in Provo, adjacent to Brigham Young University’s campus.

With summer plans in full swing and expectations running high, Culver’s is introducing a lineup of new menu items, partnerships and rewards that make mealtime one decision guests don’t have to second-guess.

George McKerrow and Ted Turner never signed a contract or drafted any legal language. They shook hands and the media mogul told McKerrow they’d go 80/20, have some fun, make a little money, and become close friends.

The launch marks the beginning of a broader beverage innovation roadmap for Dog Haus.