Monza – September 08, 2026 -- Barilla hosted the first-ever "La Tavolata" dinner ahead of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, seating more than 200 guests at a table stretching nearly 100 meters through the paddock.

The Thursday evening gathering brought together drivers, team principals, mechanics, engineers, strategists, safety and medical car drivers, personal trainers, and tire technicians -- the people whose coordination shapes every race weekend but who rarely share a meal together during it.

Los Angeles – September 08, 2026 -- LearnAboutWine.com has scheduled a run of ultra-exclusive tasting dinners across Los Angeles this fall and winter, giving collectors a chance to drink rare bottles they normally keep locked in cellars.

Denver – September 08, 2026 -- The Mile High City has released its fall 2026 calendar, packed with art exhibits, beer festivals and new restaurant openings running from September through mid-November.

The Denver Art Museum opens "DIVA" on October 4

The exhibit runs through January 10, 2027, and features more than 200 objects and over 50 costumes worn by performers including Maria Callas, Cher, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, RuPaul, Prince, Tina Turner and Marilyn Monroe.

Gaithersburg – September 07, 2026 -- Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen has officially opened its doors at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, marking its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew local leaders and community members.

The restaurant blends Lebanese heritage with a Maryland twist

The menu features handmade mezze, fresh-baked breads, Lamb Mouzat, Farrouj and a signature hummus. A standout addition is an exclusive crab hummus made with Maryland crab, merging Lebanese tradition with a regional ingredient.

Gaithersburg – September 07, 2026 -- Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen has officially opened its doors at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, marking its debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew local leaders and community members.

The restaurant blends Lebanese heritage with a Maryland twist

The menu features handmade mezze, fresh-baked breads, Lamb Mouzat, Farrouj and a signature hummus. A standout addition is an exclusive crab hummus made with Maryland crab, merging Lebanese tradition with a regional ingredient.

Las Vegas – September 07, 2026 -- MGM Resorts International has unveiled the culinary lineup for Bellagio Fountain Club during the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026, running Nov. 19-21, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Austin, Texas – September 03, 2026 -- Texas is rolling out a fresh lineup of hotels, outdoor attractions and dining honors aimed at giving travelers new reasons to visit the state.

Three new hotels target different types of travelers

1 Hotel Austin, a sustainability-focused property, opens in September. Morgan's Hotel in San Antonio is designed to serve travelers of all abilities through accessible technology and trained staff. Canyon Ranch Texas, an all-inclusive wellness resort on 600 acres overlooking Lake Travis in Spicewood, opens Oct. 15.

Austin, Texas – September 03, 2026 -- Texas is rolling out a string of new hotels, parks and dining honors this year, giving travelers fresh reasons to plan a trip to the state.

New hotels target wellness and accessibility

1 Hotel Austin, a sustainability-focused property, opens in September. In San Antonio, Morgan's Hotel is designed with technology and trained staff to serve travelers of all abilities. Canyon Ranch Texas opens Oct. 15 in Spicewood, spreading a wellness retreat across 600 acres overlooking Lake Travis.

Tillamook, Ore. – September 03, 2026 -- Tillamook cheese has landed a permanent spot on Route 66, unveiling a roadside landmark shaped like a massive cheddar loaf outside Flagstaff, Arizona.

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- September 01, 2026 -- Paris Baguette opens its newest bakery café at 5150 Main St., No. 200, in Williamsville on Aug. 31, bringing the chain's pastries, cakes, breads and coffee drinks to the Buffalo area for the first time. The location is owned and operated by franchisees Ivan Shen and Jing Zhang, cousins who grew up visiting Paris Baguette cafés in New York City. Their new shop marks the brand's first presence near Buffalo and its second in upstate New York.