Griddle 145, a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in Whitehall Township, is closing after 13.5 years as owner Taylor Eisenhard prepares to open a new restaurant, The Broken Record, in Lower Macungie Township, promising a modern American menu with international influences and continued favorites from Griddle 145.
Chick-fil-A has expanded into the coffee and beverage industry with the opening of Daybright Coffee and Refreshment in Hiram, Georgia, offering specialty coffees, fruit juice fizzes, baked goods, and more, while remaining closed on Sundays.
Bûcheron, a French-American restaurant in Minneapolis, won the 2025 James Beard Award for best new restaurant, recognizing it as the top new dining establishment in the U.S., with the award announced at a ceremony in Chicago.
Chefs David Fisher and Serena Chow Fisher have announced their departure from the Michelin-starred restaurant Marlena in San Francisco, citing a conflict with the owner. The restaurant will remain closed through July and is expected to reopen in August under new leadership. The chefs plan to open a new restaurant called 7 Adams in partnership with the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group in the fall.