Side Dish, the Kiss Cam Edition

Hello and welcome to Side Dish, our weekly round-up of industry news, hot goss and things you might have missed. Now, let’s get to it...

• To peach or not to peach? Summer's tastiest stone fruit is coming for your wine.

• Grill season's sizzling, but your wallet’s well-done. Beef prices hit a record $11.49/lb.

• In-N-Out's billionaire boss says California’s too tough on biz. Next stop: Tennessee.

• Always wanted a cold Guinness with that Happy Meal? McDonald's in Northern Ireland has gotchu.

• Speaking of Guinness, Van Leeuwen’s new stout-chocolate flavor is summer’s surprise hit.

• You gator believe it. Lacoste's new all-day cafe inspired by tennis heritage and René Lacoste’s favourite recipes just opened in Monaco.

• Supercharge your Tesla and your tummy at the new Tesla Diner in L.A.

• First Poppi for $1.6 billion, now Health-Ade is being acquired for $500 mil. It's def the year of the functional bevvy.

• Early bird dining is on the rise. The new happy hour is at 9 p.m.

• It might be a soft-serve summer in the U.S. but it's the Golden Age of gelato in Hong Kong.

• Chez Fifi makes people actually want to eat on the Upper East Side.

• Ladurée is celebrating its 20th bday by rolling out its first line of matcha pastries and drinks.

• Mark your calendars and try not to break a sweat: the PSL returns to Starbucks on August 26.

• If Crocs and Krispy Kreme had a baby, it would look like this.

• Isn't it offal? Prices of goat brains and veal kidneys have skyrocketed. Chefs don't care and are still paying an arm and...a leg?

• Wendy's is dropping an UNHAPPY Meal with their new Wednesday collab arriving August 4th.

• The SF Chronicle isn’t feeling the dim sum and then sum at State Bird Provisions.

• Smoothie of the Week: the Kluminator. TBD on whether it will keep its top on.

• Want an empty plane loo? Experts say this is the sweet spot for no lines at 30,000 feet.

• Grand Canyon's North Rim goes up in flames. Trails closed, lodge lost and summer plans derailed.

• From spa breaks to sand traps, women are redefining golf getaways. Vogue charts the new swing.

• The U.S. is introducing a $250 Visa integrity fee for tourists coming to the country. Foolish or fabulous for tourism? Stay tuned.

• Headed to the spa for a digital detox? Think again. "Immersive digital wellness experiences" are the next big thing in relaxation.

• Sleep in Rome, wake up in Sicily. These 7 sleeper trains make Europe feel like one long, dreamy nap.

• Big Sky isn’t just for powder days anymore. Rodeos, rib eyes and heli-fishing make