Restaurants Expand Across U.S. Markets

Food television has turned chefs into entrepreneurs, with Food Network stars now owning restaurants being reviewed for quality and longevity; Giada at The Cromwell in Las Vegas is highlighted for its Italian‑Californian menu and Strip views. In Brevard County, Florida, six new restaurants opened in September 2025 offering Southern comfort, Korean–Thai–Japanese fusion, Indian biryani, Grandma‑style pizza and other local favorites, and one longtime spot closed. New Jersey’s growing Puerto Rican community supports a vibrant scene, and a NJ.com roundup of the 17 best Puerto Rican restaurants spotlights neighborhood staples such as Freddy’s Restaurant and Old San Juan with dishes like mofongo and arroz con gandules. Connecticut is set to see six new openings in October, including a CAVA in Shelton’s Fountain Square and new Garden Catering locations in Shelton and Darien. In Tucson, Oregon transplants Eddy Yunkherr and his wife plan to launch three Desert Drifter coffee shops beginning on West Speedway with follow‑ups in October and November and a longer‑term goal of roughly 20 locations across Southern Arizona.