New York still leads all U.S. cities with five three-star Michelin restaurnts (DC now has none). But it lost Masa, which was demoted to two stars, and gained a new member of this elite club: Sushi Sho, the Midtown omakase spot by Edomae master Keiji Nakazawa. What’s wild is that Sushi Sho only opened in 2024…it had already gotten to two stars and just earned the third! You won't be seeing these restaurants on Diners, [...]
The DC Area Loses Its Only Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
In a stunning turn of events for the Washington, D.C. dining scene, the region has officially lost its only three-star Michelin restaurant. The Inn at Little Washington, long a crown jewel of haute American cuisine, has been downgraded from three stars to two in the latest Michelin Guide release (at least it didn't shut down!). A Storied Culinary Legacy Nestled in rural Virginia, about 70 miles west of the District, [...]
3 Alabama restaurants recently shut down for roach infestations
Three food establishments in Alabama were ordered to close in recent weeks after health inspectors discovered roach infestations, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health. 1. Asia Buffet — Tuscaloosa Asia Buffet, located at 1320 McFarland Boulevard E in Tuscaloosa, was shut down on November 12, 2025 due to a roach infestation. 2. Pablos Mexican Restaurant — Birmingham On November 4, 2025, Pablos [...]
Vermont tops the nation in craft beer — here’s why
Vermont has done it again — the Green Mountain State has officially been named the #1 state in America for craft brewing, topping every other state in breweries per capita and beer production per capita. According to the latest data from the Brewers Association, Vermont now boasts more than 15 breweries for every 100,000 adults, far ahead of craft beer powerhouses like Colorado, Oregon, and Maine. That’s an impressive feat [...]
How a 50-year-old Minnesota pizza shop closed forever — and then shocked everyone!
Gina Maria’s Pizza, a Twin Cities favorite since 1975, stunned customers this fall when all four of its Minnesota locations abruptly shut down. The sudden closure — affecting longtime shops in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Edina, and Chanhassen — left generations of fans wondering if the beloved brand was gone for good. The shutdown came without much explanation. The company’s website posted a brief farewell message thanking [...]
Everything we know about the new Publix grocery stores in Northern Virginia
The Publix momentum in Northern Virginia is picking up fast! With operating stores already in Stafford and the greater Fredericksburg area — and a newly announced store coming to Manassas — it’s becoming clear that the employee-owned grocery chain is planting long-term roots in the region…and isn’t stopping there! Publix in Stafford and Fredericksburg In late 2020, Publix made its Northern Virginia–area debut with [...]
