Dear Abby: I witnessed a woman cleaning her teeth at an upscale restaurant table

Dear Abby: Concerns Over Table Manners A reader shares an experience from a dinner with friends at a fancy restaurant. While enjoying the meal and conversation, her husband quietly pointed out a woman at a nearby table who was brushing her teeth. Initially, the reader thought she was just using toothpicks. But no, she was […]
A restaurant in New York City ranks first on Yelp’s list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America.

Top U.S. Restaurants for 2026 Revealed It’s that time of year again when we consider how to make 2026 better, and it seems Yelp has stepped up with their list of the top 100 restaurants in the U.S. This compilation showcases some of the highest-rated eateries, ranging from diners to food halls, all based on […]
Complimentary beverages? For this restaurant owner, that’s a formula for achievement

Building a Community Through Free Drinks Most restaurant owners might cringe at the idea of giving away free drinks, thinking it’s just a bad business move. But for Michael Della Femina, who recently launched the popular Croft Alley SoHo in Beverly Hills, it’s more about fostering a sense of community. At his West Coast location, […]
ISIS-K takes responsibility for explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan

On Monday, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that took place at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of over six people. Abdul Mateen Qaani, a spokesperson for the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior, explained that this attack was executed by a person linked to ISIS-Khorasan, often referred to as […]
Utah restaurant owner says Tyler Robinson visited after the Charlie Kirk incident — shares what the suspected shooter requested.

Tyler Robinson reportedly dined at a restaurant just hours after the alleged assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September, enjoying a steak dinner, as mentioned by a business owner in Utah. This steakhouse, located in Panguitch—about three hours south of where Kirk was fatally shot on the campus of Orem University—had Robinson sitting alone […]
Democrats attempted to allocate $1 million to an addiction center in East Africa located above a Somali restaurant connected to ISIS, according to Ernst.

Senator Ernst Blocks $1 Million Funding to Controversial Addiction Center In a recent social media post, Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst claimed she successfully prevented a transfer of $1 million intended for an addiction center with alleged ties to ISIS. She emphasized the need for an investigation into what she describes as a questionable funding […]
Customer menaces to harm staff at Missouri fast food restaurant during intense altercation

A staff member at a fast food restaurant in Missouri recently faced death threats from a customer during a server interaction, as reported by the restaurant manager. The incident took place on January 7 at Paul’s Drive-In in Kansas City. According to a Facebook post from the establishment, a customer’s abusive behavior escalated during a […]
Chef explains why his temporary restaurant will charge $1,500 per guest

Pop-Up Noma to Open in Los Angeles A chef known worldwide is bringing a unique dining experience to Los Angeles, with a hefty price tag of $1,500 per person. Chef René Redzepi plans to launch a pop-up version of his acclaimed restaurant Noma, originally in Copenhagen, in Silver Lake from March 11 to June 26. […]
Bartender at popular San Francisco restaurant dismissed for tripping a customer during a meltdown over alcohol

San Francisco Bartender Laid Off After Incident with Drunken Customer A bartender in San Francisco has been let go after he tripped a rowdy customer who was confronting staff for being sober. Miguel Marchese, 25, was dismissed through an email on Saturday—this came weeks after an incident at the popular Haze’s, which was recorded on […]
Sen Ernst aims to take away $1M from Minnesota organization that shares restaurant location.

Sen. Joni Ernst Targets Federal Funds for Minnesota Organization Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst is pushing to eliminate over $1 million in federal funding allocated for a Minnesota addiction recovery organization led by the Somali community. This organization shares its address with a Somali restaurant in Minneapolis, as reported by Fox News Digital. “The level […]