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, […]
Some restaurants are implementing automatic tips for visitors of the FIFA World Cup.
As the FIFA World Cup weekend draws near, restaurants in several host cities are seeing a surge in international visitors. In light of this, some eateries have begun adding a mandatory tip to customers’ bills. The idea is to address concerns that tourists, particularly from cultures where tipping isn’t customary, might undervalue employee compensation. Last […]
QR code menus reveal readers’ main complaints about food and restaurants
Complaint Report Today is Wednesday, which brings us to another round of grievances. Welcome to the latest edition of the Complaint Report. Last week, I shared some of my biggest annoyances related to food in what some called a “historic” issue. You know, things like restaurants saying wooden boards are superior to classic plates (they […]
New York State Liquor Authority set to simplify dancing regulations for bars and restaurants: ‘The dance enforcement is finished’
Curious about dancing with someone? Almost ten years after New York City removed its stringent cabaret and zoning regulations, the New York State Liquor Authority is looking to ease rules that currently prevent bars and restaurants from letting patrons dance without risking their liquor licenses. Even though the cabaret law itself has been overturned, the […]
Several well-known BBQ restaurants in Texas shut down because of soaring beef costs
Decline of Texas Barbecue Joints Amid Rising Beef Prices Texas barbecue is facing a tough reality as closures of beloved joints are becoming more frequent, largely due to the skyrocketing costs of beef. Once an affordable staple, brisket has transformed into a luxury for many. Across Texas, from suburban Houston to rural smokehouses, pitmasters report […]
Franchisee Suit: Pizza Hut’s Kitchen AI Fails to Operate Correctly, Results in Financial Loss for Restaurants
Pizza Hut Franchise Sues for $100 Million Over AI Operational Issues A prominent Pizza Hut franchisee has initiated a lawsuit against the renowned restaurant chain, claiming damages amounting to $100 million. The franchisee alleges that the AI system implemented for kitchen management resulted in considerable operational failures and financial setbacks across its locations. Chuck Pizza […]
Guzman y Gomez shuts down all 8 of its US restaurants in the Chicago region for good.
Guzman y Gomez Closes U.S. Locations After Six Years Guzman y Gomez, an Australian alternative to Chipotle, has unexpectedly shuttered its U.S. restaurants after operating in the Chicago area for six years. The company, which once aspired to open numerous locations across the U.S., announced that all its U.S. outlets are permanently closed. On its […]
Teen takeovers create chaos across the country, hitting malls, beaches, and restaurants.
A wave of “teen takeovers” has swept the nation, transforming public areas like upscale waterfronts, shopping centers, parks, and busy restaurants into scenes of chaos. Police forces are dealing with fights, thefts, vandalism, and even shootings as large groups of teenagers disrupt these spaces. Reports of unrest have come in from various locations, including the […]
Bureaucratic hurdles prevent NYC restaurants from providing outdoor dining, resulting in a significant decrease in choices.
Outdoor dining, which served as a crucial support for restaurants throughout and post-pandemic, has hit a wall in New York City. This spring, only about 2,100 restaurants have secured permits—significantly down from 13,000 during the pandemic and fewer than the 2,500 permits issued last year, based on a study by Sidedish. Last year, around 1,000 […]