Higher energy and fuel costs are pushing up the cost of food and drink. The owner of restaurant chain Wagamama has warned its annual food costs are set to jump by up to 10% (PA) The owner of restaurant chains Wagamama and Frankie & Benny’s has warned its annual food costs are set to jump by up to 10% this year as it battles soaring inflation.

Little Italy Ristorante owners Tony and Annamaria Marigliano are opening a second location in Meyersdale's Morguen Toole building. The grand opening for Little Italy Trattoria is slated for May 28. Manager Jessica Cook said the authentic Italian food restaurant will feature drink specials, gift card giveaways and other offerings during the grand opening.

The Prince of Wales has extoled the virtues of the quintessential Canadian kitchen staple – maple syrup – describing it as “good for you”. Charles found himself staring at an array of products made from the sweet treat when he and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Ottawa’s ByWard market which is attempting to revive trade following the pandemic.

You have permission to edit this article. The Everett Municipal Authority will flush hydrants within the limits of the Everett Borough and along West St. starting on Monday, May 16, weather permitting. Customers may see discolored water that can stain clothes if used in laundry washers. Check first and let the water run until it clears before filling clothes washers.

It's time again for some fresh local produce. Several farmers markets have been scheduled in and near Somerset County. Here's a Daily American listing of what's been planned so far. The St. Francis Market in Hollsopple is to start May 26. It's held on Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. at St. Francis Sharing & Caring Thrift Store.

You are the owner of this article. You have permission to edit this article. Taking part in a panel discussion at a Bedford County Chamber of Commerce event on Friday at the Bedford County Historical Society were, from left: state Sen.Pat Stefano; Jackson Monsour, Monsour Farms & Farmstead Store; Joe Diamond, PA Farm Bureau; Lori Sollenberger, Hidden Hills Dairy; Molly Cessna, PA FFA state treasurer; Berneta Gable, Snider Homestead Farm; Zach Brouse, Brouse Forestry and Tree Service; Mandisa Horn, Horn O Plenty Freshtaurant; and state Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding.