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Houston police say a River Oaks home was found with two adults and two children dead in what investigators describe as a murder-suicide; the couple, Matthew and Thy Mitchell, owners of Traveler's Table, are identified as the family, with Matthew named as the suspect.
California's new law has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour, impacting large chain restaurants in the state. The legislation also establishes a "Fast Food Council" to oversee pay increases and working conditions. While workers and labor unions see this as progress for workers' rights, restaurant owners have expressed concerns about job cuts and increased consumer prices. Multiple food chains have already announced layoffs in response to the law.
Portland restaurant, food cart, and bar owners faced significant financial losses, with an average of $31,000 in sales and some reporting up to $60,000 in lost revenue due to a week of closures caused by freezing conditions. Owners grappled with damage to their buildings and appliances, and the dilemma of whether to open or close during inclement weather, impacting both employees and business operations. Some turned to crowdsourcing to replace damaged equipment, while others adapted their business models to stay afloat. The lack of infrastructure for such weather conditions left small operators shouldering the cost and losses, while trying to preserve the industry that Portland is known for.
Local restaurant owners in Palo Alto, California are criticizing the city's decision to grant celebrity chef José Andrés an exception to a gas stove ban for his new restaurant. The city allowed gas service for Andrés' project, but insisted all other new and remodeled projects would have to comply with electric requirements. Restaurant owners are concerned about the cost and efficiency of electric stoves, and believe that California's policies on green energy need to be more carefully considered.