Food Tourism & Local Flavor: South Korea’s government-backed “K-Chicken Travel” is using Chuncheon’s dakgalbi to drive short, sold-out tour packages and spotlight partner regions like Gumi, Suwon and Jeju. Cost-of-Living Pressure: UK inflation rose to a five-month high, with motor fuel up sharply, renewing calls for targeted support such as social tariffs. Restaurant Scene (Canada): Air Canada’s 25th Best New Restaurants shortlist includes Calgary’s Penny Crown Tavern and Sushi Jun, highlighting Canada’s next wave of chefs. Retail & Grocery Access: Metro’s Food Basics opened a “modern” 30,000 sq-ft Ottawa store, pledging a $5,000 donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. Food Safety & Scams: Cedar City officials warned residents about a bogus invoice using the city seal, urging people to verify messages through official channels. Dining Deals: National Cheeseburger Day promos across Washington push app-based loyalty discounts and freebie offers. Menu Innovation: El Pollo Loco rolled out limited-time seasonal items, from caramel apple horchata-coffee to pumpkin pie mini churros and a cheesy enchilada double chicken bowl. Food Insecurity: With SNAP cuts biting, food banks report rising demand and stretched resources. Global Food Security: UN experts warn criminalizing peasant seed systems threatens the global food supply. Crypto & Payments for Restaurants: Blackbird’s founder told lawmakers crypto could cut restaurant swipe fees by removing payment middlemen.