Restaurant News Spans Four U.S. Regions

San Antonio’s restaurant scene has added a diverse slate of newcomers in 2026, including chef Leo Davila’s Esencia at the St. Anthony Hotel, along with wine bars, casual eateries and upscale neighborhood dining. New and recently opened Palm Beach County pizzerias offer everything from slices to Sicilian and Grandma pies and full restaurant menus. A 2002 report revisits a former Boston-area diner that found a new home in Maine and a central Maine restaurant’s shift toward Southern Creole flavors. In Memphis, a one-night dinner at the historic former Justine’s restaurant is planned for spring, with proceeds tied to a Church Health auction; the experience for 20 sold for $28,000.