Restaurant Openings, Planned Expansions Span U.S. Cities

Kansas City’s The Table draws crowds to an Olathe church on Friday nights for Korean comfort food from chef and pastor Changhyun Kim. In New York, Midtown’s Tick Tock Diner stands out for its theatrical decor, welcoming personality and hearty breakfast offerings. A guide to Washington’s longtime lunch counters spotlights six establishments serving locals for at least 50 years, including Bellingham’s Horseshoe Cafe and Seattle’s 24-hour 5 Point Cafe. Pittsburgh-area dining news includes new Sichuan-Tibetan noodles at Chi Le Ma, Turkish dishes at Agora and Korean fried chicken at Krunchy Bird; meanwhile, Max’s Allegheny Tavern temporarily closed for filming of the series “The Pitt.” Charleston City Paper staff highlight meals around town, including seafood at Cheeky, chicken salad from Burbage’s and dumplings at Jackrabbit Filly.