What Diners Should Know About the ‘No Tax On Tips’ Rule Coming to Restaurants
A provision in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows some workers, including restaurant staff, to deduct up to $25,000 annually in “qualified tips.” This change will affect those employees from 2025 to 2028, introducing updates to existing practices in many restaurants. One significant alteration involves mandatory tips—often seen on checks for larger groups—that […]
These 40 restaurants are providing free meals and discounts to veterans on Veterans Day.
Restaurants nationwide are set to celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 by providing free meals and various discounts to active-duty military personnel and veterans. Applebee’s On Veterans Day, Applebee’s will treat active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, and National Guard members to a complimentary full-size entrée. They can choose from a selection that includes a 6oz […]
Research shows 34% of Americans are still tipping 20% at restaurants even though they are tired of it.
Many Americans, despite some frustration with tipping norms, still show a level of generosity at restaurants. A recent poll surveying over 1,000 diners indicated that 34% often leave a 20% tip, while around 19% are tipping less than 10%. This divide suggests both good intentions from diners and a growing weariness regarding the tipping culture […]
New York City now features numerous excellent Mexican restaurants
New Wave of Mexican Cuisine in New York City Step aside, xiao long bao and dragon rolls; New York’s culinary spotlight is now shining on pork belly chicharrones and tacos calleheros. Interestingly, Mexican cuisine, enriched with Asian influences, is gaining newfound recognition, stepping into a space it hasn’t quite occupied before. For ages, taco stands […]
California’s allergen regulations for restaurants raise worries for businesses across the country
California’s Restaurant Allergy Law Raises Concerns Restaurants in California have faced numerous challenges lately. From prolonged closures due to the pandemic, skyrocketing food prices, to a decline in customers due to high taxes—it’s been tough. Now, with the recent legislation requiring restaurants to display major food allergens on their menus, things may get even more […]
Water experts offer $95 iceberg water at high-end restaurants
Fine Dining Takes Water Seriously Would you shell out $95 for a bottle of water? It seems that some upscale restaurants are banking on the idea that you just might. Across hotspots from Los Angeles to Spain, many fine-dining venues are now presenting elaborate “water menus.” Guests can order water much like they would wine, […]
Rising food prices prompt restaurants to think about raising prices by 31% according to a new survey
Diners who are already worried about the cost of eating out might be even more concerned as many restaurants are looking to raise their prices in response to escalating food costs. A recent survey by the restaurant management software company Toast highlighted that improving profitability is a significant concern for operators as they approach the […]
Maple Street Biscuit Company closes 14 restaurants owned by Cracker Barrel.
Maple Street Biscuit Company Closes Locations Amid Financial Challenges Maple Street Biscuit Company, a chain that’s part of Cracker Barrel, has recently shut down over a dozen locations that weren’t meeting financial goals. During a revenue call last week, Cracker Barrel announced that the closures would affect 14 locations in the fiscal year 2026. Interestingly, […]
Customers criticize the unpopular waiter behavior at restaurants: ‘Every single time’
You know that feeling when you finally sit down to enjoy the burger you’ve been craving? It’s almost perfect—until, suddenly, someone asks you, “How’s everything?” You scramble to swallow, barely managing a mumble of agreement before they move on. “Thanks,” you might squeak out. This exact moment was humorously captured by the comedic duo known […]
Pests and filthy conditions—discover the hidden issues behind the kitchen doors of your favorite Manhattan restaurants.
Carbone isn’t the only establishment facing scrutiny. Dinosaurs of West Village eateries were taken aback to learn that their bustling destinations, popular with celebrities, have been assigned a B rating that raised eyebrows following inspections by the NYC Health Department in July. To make matters worse, instead of displaying shiny green letter-grade signs for all […]