San Francisco has long been synonymous with some of the best dining in the world. While the City is a food lovers’ paradise with no shortage of Michelin stars, many of our best restaurants transcend the stars — they are cultural institutions. We’re talking about the places that have long been a part of our city — where you know you’ll get a perfect slice of sourdough or a satisfying bowl of cioppino, where the staff greets you warmly as you pull out a barstool, where the familiar scents bring back memories from a long-ago celebration. When newcomers visit and…

HOUSTON, Texas – It’s a sad day for Shake Shack lovers in Houston!The New York burger chain is set to close nine restaurants next month, including two Houston area locations, due to underperformance and possible cannibalization of its other 527 locations.In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the restaurant said restaurants in California, Ohio and Texas were underperforming “in part due to changes in the trade area and, in some cases, are negatively impacting other Shacks within their proximity by cannibalizing sales.”Houston is closing two locations, the Galleria and Montrose area restaurants.“We can confirm that Houston Galleria and…

Most SNAP recipients in Cuyahoga County will automatically receive benefits to replace perishable food lost during the recent power outage. The amount of replacement benefits will be a portion of each recipient’s monthly allotment, depending on when they were received. If benefits were received between July 30 and Aug. 6 (the day storms knocked out power for many Greater Clevelanders), the replacement benefits will equal 60% of the monthly allotment.  Between July 22 and July 29: 45%.  Between July 14 and July 21: 30%.  Between July 7 and July 13: 15%. The automatic replacement benefits will be sent to recipients…

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross, a Democrat representing most of Wake County in North Carolina’s second congressional district, introduced a bill Friday to improve food safety. The bill comes in the wake of a multistate listeria outbreak in deli meats that has killed at least nine people in recent weeks and forced the hospitalization of 57. The Washington Post reported today that, “The Boar’s Head plant in southern Virginia at the epicenter of a deadly nationwide listeria outbreak was regularly cited for violations in the past year, including the presence of mold, mildew, insects and a ‘rancid smell,’ according to reports by government…

Pasta Fresca opened its doors in 1997 as a family-owned Italian eatery in the charming Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, located now on Forest Drive. In 2023, its owners, Scott and Lauren Goodale received the incredible honor of being inducted into the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Hall of Fame, along with a few others, and joining the likes of Villa Tronco, Rush’s, Shealy’s Bar-B-Que, Lizard’s Thicket, and other award-winning restaurants in South Carolina in prior years. Keep reading to discover the recipe for success of this delicious Italian restaurant in Columbia, S.C.The foundation for most Italian…

A New Yorker was among six additional deaths to be reported as part of a deli meat-linked listeria outbreak in the U.S., which has left a total of nine people dead and nearly 60 people hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Since the last update earlier in August, the CDC said that 14 more people have been sickened as a result of listeria linked to Boar’s Head brand deli meats. As of Wednesday, 57 people had been hospitalized in connection to the outbreak. Of the deaths reported thus far, two have been in the tri-state…

Bacchanal Wine / Roller Coaster Philosophy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons New Orleans is celebrated for its notable culture, rich history, and, of course, its food and drink scene. While the city is best known for its cocktails and Creole cuisine, New Orleans offers a fantastic array of wine tasting experiences for oenophiles and casual wine drinkers. From intimate wine bars to guided tours through some of the city’s best wine spots, here’s a look at the top wine tasting experiences in New Orleans. Bacchanal Wine Located in the Bywater neighborhood, Bacchanal Wine is more than just a wine…

Bar Roma, located in Andersonville, will celebrate Negroni Week with a trio of craft cocktails, available Tuesday, September 17 through Sunday, September 22. Mixologist John McElhatten’s libations, outlined below, include La Fiamma, Finocchio’s Club, and Le Bighellone . A portion of the proceeds from each drink during “Negroni Week” will benefit Slow Food. Negroni Week MenuLa Fiamma Smoky, spicy mezcal negroni Finocchio’s Club Blondie with a kiss of fennel Le Bighellone Boulevardier meets Italian plum cake This article was originally published by a www.chicagofoodmagazine.com . Read the Original article here. .

When he’s not working at his popular Tenderloin pizzeria Outta Sight, chef Eric Ehler can often be found zigzagging across the city — on foot, on bike, on a skateboard — in search of hidden culinary destinations. The long-time resident of the Mission is compulsive about exploring everything from unassuming doughnut shops and mom-and-pop Japanese restaurants to anything fried outside on a plancha.It’s incomprehensible to him that most people navigate the city’s food scene based on listicles and Yelp reviews. “It’s all the same places,” he says ruefully, “which is fine. But there’s more out there.” A lot more. “There’s a…

For Houstonians who have been bemoaning the upcoming end of Houston Restaurant Weeks, boy do we have some good news for Bayou City foodies. The fine folks at The Cleverley Stone Foundation and HRW have listened to local restaurants and Houston diners and have decided to extend Houston Restaurant Weeks until September 30, 2024. That means another whole month to take advantage of some amazing deals across the city and its outer reaches. Some eateries had already taken to social media to lobby for an extended HRW, including Maison Pucha Bistro, a restaurant that we recently reviewed here in the…