Rob Corliss of ATE outlines five strategies for meal personalization to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. These include mood-based options for Gen Z, smaller portion sizes, customizable family meals, mix-and-match wellness meals and leveraging global cuisines such as Thai and Indian for unique limited-time offers.

Mutra in North Miami has become the first kosher restaurant to receive a Michelin star, praised for its creative Middle Eastern cuisine and interactive chef's counter. Chef Raz Shabtai's menu features dishes such as smoked freekeh risotto and veal breast souvlaki, adhering to kosher dietary laws. The restaurant joins 13 others in Miami to receive Michelin stars this year, highlighting the city's culinary diversity.

The Union Oyster House in Boston is celebrating its 200th anniversary this August, marking it as the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US. It has been owned by only four families throughout its history, and is currently managed by the Milano family. The National Historic Landmark has hosted notable figures, including President John F. Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth II, and remains a popular destination for its quintessential New England seafood dishes and historic ambiance.

Anissa Helou demonstrates her mafrükeh recipe in the L.A. Times Kitchen, presenting it as a bulgur wheat "risotto" inspired by her cookbook, "Lebanon: Cooking of the Foods of My Homeland." Helou's version features bulgur wheat cooked with greens and tomato sauce, enhanced with scallions and fresh herbs for a vibrant finish.

Registered dietitian nutritionists Laura Hershey, Vanessa Imus and Lavanya Kethamukkala highlight the numerous health benefits of consuming spinach daily, including improved eye, bone and heart health due to its nutrient profile. Spinach is packed with vitamins A, C and K, and is a good source of minerals like iron and magnesium, which support energy metabolism and blood pressure regulation. However, individuals on blood thinners or prone to kidney stones should consult healthcare providers due to spinach's vitamin K and oxalate content.

The resurgence of the New World screwworm poses a significant threat to the US livestock industry, especially cattle, writes Emily Anthes, science reporter for The New York Times. Experts warn that the pest's comeback could intensify pressures on cattle farmers and potentially drive beef prices higher, while also endangering other livestock, wildlife and pets.

Shrimp is emerging as a leading summer protein at major chain restaurants, reflecting ongoing consumer demand for new protein options. Chains like Cava feature Mediterranean-inspired bowls with roasted garlic shrimp, while Roti Modern Mediterranean offers a full Citrus Grilled Shrimp menu in bowls, salads, wraps and pitas. Logan's Roadhouse spotlights NOLA BBQ Shrimp on its regionally themed menu.