Restaurants implement secured pouches and phone restrictions to reduce screen usage
Restaurants Tackle Phone Distraction at the Dinner Table While cigarette smoke has vanished from dining spaces, some restaurant owners are now contending with a different issue: patrons overly focused on their phones. Establishments are getting creative in their attempts to encourage diners to engage more with their meals and less with their screens. This ranges […]
Fast-food restaurants are pursuing the trend of specialty drinks. A look at Sonic’s approach.
As restaurant chains increasingly aim to draw in customers with unique beverages rather than just traditional meals, Sonic Drive-In believes its focus on drink customization gives it an edge in the market. Marion Campbell, Sonic’s vice president of integrated marketing and communications, shared with FOX Business that the fast-food industry is still navigating how to […]
A new wave: A variety of French restaurants is arriving in Manhattan
French cuisine has long been cherished by New Yorkers, and next month, the city will welcome even more places to enjoy favorites like steak tartare and coq au vin. New dining spots, from Faux in Tribeca to Daniel Boulud’s Brasserie Boulud on the Upper West Side, promise to delight locals with scrumptious French dishes. “I […]
Meat Allergy from Tick Bites Causes Panic Among Restaurants on Affluent Island
Restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard are modifying their menus to enhance safety as cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy linked to tick bites, continue to rise. By June 2026, there have been 416 confirmed alpha-gal cases reported on the island. To give some context, 742 positive tests were recorded in 2025, while only two cases […]
Trump’s tariff on Canadian alcohol might affect US bars and restaurants
President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada might soon impact consumers directly, particularly as a hefty 50% tariff on Canadian alcoholic beverages is being discussed. This potential tariff poses a significant risk to bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across the United States. Chris Swonger, the CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council, expressed concerns that […]
Eight cherished Los Angeles restaurants shut down — including a favorite of celebrities
The restaurant scene in Los Angeles is facing significant upheaval. This summer, the city experienced a harsh wave of closures that affected everything from long-established celebrity haunts to new ventures that hadn’t quite made it through their first year. Between May and late July, at least eight well-known restaurants shut down or paused operations. They […]
SNAP used $524 million at fast-food restaurants, according to angry politicians
Fast Food Chains Tap into SNAP Funds WASHINGTON — It’s quite the situation. Fast food chains, particularly in California, have raked in over $524 million in taxpayer money through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the last three years, according to estimates from a group of lawmakers. While SNAP usually focuses on home […]
Two California restaurants make Yelp’s latest list of “most outrageous” in the US
California’s Eateries Stand Out in Yelp’s Outrageous Restaurants List It seems like enjoying a serene meal is a thing of the past in California. Two restaurants from the state have made it onto Yelp’s latest list of the most outrageous dining spots in America. This list highlights places that offer more than just food and […]
Upscale restaurants in LA, Boston, and NYC are restricting sales of premium burgers.
High-End Burgers: A Growing Trend in Major Cities In various upscale restaurants across major American cities, you might find gourmet burgers made from top-notch ingredients, and interestingly, they often limit how many are sold each night. For instance, at Bar Avoja in Los Angeles, there’s a burger featuring a prime brisket patty, Tillamook cheddar, dill […]
On the Border shuts down all its owned restaurants following bankruptcy.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Closes All U.S. Locations After over 40 years of serving up fajitas, queso, and margaritas, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has announced that it will be shutting down all its remaining restaurants across the United States. This decision comes as the Tex-Mex chain, founded in Dallas, […]