El Salvadoran restaurant team recognized for assisting officers injured during the LA riots

El Salvadoran restaurant team recognized for assisting officers injured during the LA riots

Restaurant Owner Aids Injured Officer During LA Riots Elizabeth Mendoza, who owns a Salvadoran restaurant, found herself in the thick of the chaotic protests in Los Angeles, stepping in to help a police officer injured during the turmoil. Despite feeling some empathy for the protesters, she emphasized the humanity of everyone involved. “They’re humans,” Mendoza […]

Portraits from Sardi’s restaurant were taken without permission.

Portraits from Sardi's restaurant were taken without permission.

Portraits and Heists at Sardi’s Being green, or in this case, having a famous green frog as a guest, is perhaps not so easy. Sardi’s, the iconic restaurant in the theatre district, holds about 1,000 famous portraits, and interestingly, the most frequently stolen one is Kermit the Frog. “Kermit was taken three times, so we […]

Tampa restaurant lost lawsuit against customer over Yelp review

Tampa restaurant lost lawsuit against customer over Yelp review

A restaurant in Tampa has taken legal action against a diner who posted negative reviews online. The establishment claims her comments severely damaged its reputation, citing critiques like “sub-par” meat and “dried” spare ribs. Irene Eng, a frequent reviewer on platforms such as Yelp and Google, found herself facing a defamation lawsuit last fall claiming […]

Restaurant Group Praises ‘No Tax on Tips’ and ‘No Tax on Overtime’ in ‘Significant Legislation’

The National Restaurant Association hailed President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in the House of Representatives on Thursday, emphasizing points like “no tax on tips” and “no overtime tax.” Michelle Korsmo, the president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, released a statement afterward, calling it a “great victory for restaurant owners, the workforce, and […]

Gen Z comedian criticized for ‘impolite’ conduct at restaurant

Debate Sparks Over Headphone Etiquette in Australia Australian comedian Will Gibb has ignited a lively discussion across the country following a somewhat “rude” encounter at a takeaway restaurant. In a recent social media clip, Gibb shared his experience of walking into the eatery while wearing headphones and placing an order at the counter. After greeting […]

What Implications Does the No Tax on Tips Act Have for Restaurant Employees?

The bipartisan bill, which received unanimous approval from the U.S. Senate on May 20, could potentially impose income taxes on tips given to bartenders and restaurant employees, among others who rely on customer satisfaction for their earnings. This legislation, highlighted by Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz back in January, is co-sponsored by several senators, including […]

Frustrated restaurant employee overturns street vendor’s cart; businesses take legal action against San Diego regarding vendors, some operated by undocumented immigrants

San Diego Restaurant vs. Illegal Street Vendor: A Legal Fight A conflict has erupted in San Diego between a restaurant owner and unauthorized street vendors, escalating into claims of vandalism and significant lawsuits against city officials. Twelve businesses in the popular Gaslamp Quarter have initiated legal action, stating that the street vendors are unfairly drawing […]