Restaurant owner halts growth plans after Mamdani’s win: ‘I’m not signing’
Notable restaurateur Stratis Morfogen has decided to walk away from plans for a new venture due to drastic policy shifts proposed by New York City’s Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. In an interview with Side Dish, Morfogen mentioned he’s stepping back from three upcoming properties, including one in Midtown West. “I was holding off until after the […]
Teen from Long Island provides complimentary meals to veterans throughout the year at burger restaurant
Long Island Teen Offers Free Meals for Veterans Year-Round A teenager from Long Island has established a business providing complimentary meals to veterans and military personnel—not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the entire year. Will Burrell, an 18-year-old founder of Will’s Smash Burger in Mattituck, NY, recently shared insights on “America’s Newsroom” about how […]
Big restaurant chains provide free meals for veterans on Veterans Day.
Several popular restaurant and cafe chains are offering free food, drinks, and buy-one-get-one deals this Veterans Day, specifically for veterans and active-duty military members. Here’s a list of some notable restaurants providing Veterans Day promotions. Keep in mind that military identification is typically required for all offers unless stated otherwise. Applebee’s Applebee’s is giving veterans […]
Trump’s proposal for ‘no tax on tips’ may eliminate large-group service charges on restaurant bills.
Restaurants Reassess Tip Policies Due to New Tax Law Restaurants might need to rethink their mandatory tipping practices to ensure that their employees can benefit from a new tax law. This law, part of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introduces a “tip tax exemption” that allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 […]
Weak-looking Joe Biden seen eating at a Virginia Italian restaurant before Election Day
Biden Dines Out Amid Health Concerns Former President Joe Biden was seen dining with ex-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Northern Virginia on Sunday evening. Biden, who is 82, was escorted by Secret Service agents as he ambled across the outdoor patio of Carbonara, an Italian restaurant in Arlington. Footage of this outing circulated on social […]
We’re investing in a struggling restaurant stock that isn’t being recognized for its recovery efforts.
Recently, the Jim Cramer Charitable Trust made the decision to purchase 75 shares of Starbucks, bringing the total holdings to 1,150 shares. This change nudges the investment’s weight from about 2.25% to around 2.4%. After Starbucks’ report last week, there’s a bit more confidence in CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy for a turnaround. Interestingly, the stock […]
Chipotle stock falls 15% as the restaurant lowers its sales outlook and visits decrease.
Chipotle’s stock took a hit, dropping 15% on Thursday after the chain noted a decrease in customer visits and adjusted its sales outlook downward. For the third quarter, net sales climbed 7.5% to $3 billion, which fell short of Wall Street’s expectation of $3.03 billion. CEO Scott Boatright emphasized that the company is having difficulty […]
Staff at the restaurant run by the creators of ‘South Park’ strike as negotiations for better pay halt.
Casa Bonita Workers to Strike on Halloween Workers at Casa Bonita, the well-known Denver restaurant and venue created by the minds behind South Park, are set to picket on Halloween. This follows a breakdown in negotiations for a new contract after management reportedly “walked away from the table.” The Actors Equity Association, which represents various […]
Mother of Oklahoma teacher who passed away two years after receiving a contaminated margarita believes the restaurant should be forced to leave the area.
Mother of Deceased Teacher Calls for Restaurant Accountability The mother of a young teacher from Oklahoma, who passed away two years after consuming a margarita tainted with industrial detergent, is demanding that the restaurant responsible be held accountable. Kelly Hunter, 54, expressed her anger and sorrow over her daughter Holly Hill’s tragic fate, which stemmed […]
‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot cut outside the reopening of famous NYC restaurant Babbo, leading to police raid
Chaos at Babbo’s Grand Reopening The much-anticipated reopening of the famous Italian restaurant Babbo turned chaotic when a giant inflatable rat—known as “Scabby the Rat”—was brought out front, leading to an unexpected intervention by the NYPD at the upscale venue. The union Unite Here Local 25 decided to inflate the rat outside in protest against […]