KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Hostess Brands Kansas bakery is expected to reopen this summer, following a closure late last year.

“We fully expect to be in production and back on the shelves by the end of July,” said Michael Cramer, company spokesman as quoted by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

NEW YORK — Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud has partnered with The Dalmore Distillery to produce bespoke Single-Malt Scotch Whisky that’s now available in six of his NYC restaurants.

Creating the whisky took months of collaboration with Richard Paterson, the Dalmore's master distiller. “It was important to work with Richard and collaborate in detail to create a whisky specific to the taste profile of my cuisine,” said Boulud.

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co-CEO Bill Moreton will transition to the executive vice-chairman role, while Co-CEO and founder Ron Shaich will re-assume the role of sole CEO, effective Aug. 1.

CHICAGO — Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain is preparing to take the spotlight at the upcoming NRA Show, set to run at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 18 to 21.