This week's top 10: A spiked seltzer bar, James Beard's new rules, RH's Regional Powerhouses

Staying Power: Wayside Restaurant

From its roots as a lunch stand run by one of the first female restaurateurs, Wayside has 101 years of mom-and-pop restaurant history.

US Foods approved to acquire SGA’s Food Group of companies

The $1.8B acquisition requires divestitures.

Lemonade founders to open Bull & Butterfly

Chef Ben Ford is set to assist with the Santa Maria meets Baja-style steakhouse.

Is hard seltzer the new craft beer?

San Juan Seltzer and Ethan Stowell Restaurants open a seltzery taproom in Seattle.

James Beard Foundation realigns award regions

California and Texas are set to get their own awards in 2020.

The Regional Powerhouse multiconcept groups

12 multiconcept operators that dominate in one corner of the world.

Restaurateurs to New York City Council: Don’t ban foie gras

Protesters fight back against proposed animal-welfare bill.

Who’s growing now?

Five restaurant concepts that are starting to multiply.

Pappas taps the Delta Blues for latest opening

The smokehouse features elevated versions of Deep South classics.

Yelp adds $199 a month ‘Connect’ platform for restaurants

The portal gives restaurants full control of their updates; Yelp Waitlist also adds new features.