Restaurants opened in Asbury Park, Long Branch and Brick, with more on the way in Bradley Beach, Manalapan, Oceanport and Ocean Township.

A local establishment may be the best new bar in America, with Milwaukee's Agency named a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's inaugural award for Best New Bar. The finalists for all of the James Beard awards were announced Wednesday, selected from a list of semifinalists that was released in January.

When most people think of Nashville, country music is usually the first thing that comes to mind. while others envision loud honky tonks, and crowds of cowgirl clad bachelorette parties.

The chefs at Dee's Xquisite Seafood, Jack Rose, Mister Mao's, GW Fins and Nolita Bakery told Gambit about the spring ingredients they're excited to use.

Virginia-based Mercy Chefs said it has teams on the ground responding after Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar, which killed more than 1,600 people and injured more than 3,400.

The Michelin Guide will soon expand to restaurants in the South, the company announced Wednesday. Why it matters: A Michelin star is one of the restaurant world's top honors. Part of what makes them so special is how rare they are and how difficult it is to get one.

The organization already has a footprint in Myanmar, working with local partners for over two years to serve communities in need through its global branch.

Over the weekend, Sydney Sweeney accompanied her "Anyone But You" costar, Glen Powell, to his sister's wedding. A Florida woman is facing charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment for holding two boys at gunpoint as they tried to fish in a pond near her backyard, authorities said.