All articles tagged with #restaurants
A reviewer on launch day tried Chick-fil-A’s new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, available in a smaller breakfast version and a larger lunch/dinner version. Both pair crispy chicken with maple waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup; the spicy version is praised as the better option, and the overall verdict is that the sandwich is indulgent but surprisingly delicious and worth trying.
A Brazilian tourist in Romagna says a server at Victor Lab told the chef to spit in her eggs after she asked for them slightly more cooked; a receipt allegedly read, “This is pissing me off. Burn the eggs and spit in them.” A 17-year-old employee apologized, the restaurant apologized, but the owner posted a TikTok that seemed to mock the incident, triggering backlash, police involvement, and threats as authorities scrutinize the teen worker’s role and the restaurant’s response.
Residents atop Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza and Gordon Ramsay Street Burger in Philadelphia? Wait DC—Penn Quarter in Washington, DC—report greasy odors and possible air-quality issues they blame on the venting system from the Gordon Ramsay spots. The restaurant denies being the source, and the landlord/restaurant dispute who is responsible, while condo association seeks access to inspect vents. The story centers on odors, health concerns, and a feud between residents and the restaurant over environmental complaints in upscale condos.
Two-decade-old August Moon Uptown, a family-run Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant in New Orleans, fears closure as profits slump and food costs climb (chicken/shrimp ~15%, beef ~20% over three years); the restaurant has long donated meals after storms, but inflation, higher insurance costs, and slow business put its future at risk despite local incentive programs.
New York City’s City Council approved four bills to allow 12-month outdoor dining structures on streets, reversing the seasonal removal rule and promising clearer rules and fines for cleanliness. While the move pleases restaurants and some council members, critics warn it will clog streets, invite vermin and unsafe winter conditions, and shift focus from indoor dining struggles. The Department of Transportation will finalize updated rules as part of the tighter oversight, signaling a long winter ahead for both operators and residents.
Republicans are debating whether a burrito could cost $20, using the discussion to highlight rising food prices and affordability concerns that are shaping political messaging and strategies ahead of the midterms.
Salad chains and prepackaged greens are seeing weaker demand as cyclospora outbreaks spread; the FDA ties the outbreak to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms' central Mexico facility, prompting recalls and lower sales, though some signs of recovery are emerging as health guidance eases.
Hundreds of people in 27 states have fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers, and the CDC says the clusters are no longer considered an ongoing risk.
NYC restaurant workers who attended an Industry Night screening of Tony, a coming‑of‑age film about a young Anthony Bourdain, say the kitchen dynamics feel authentic and relatable, even though the movie is a dramatized portrait rather than a strict biography.
A video showing a Schlotzsky’s deli asking customers to tip the kitchen staff sparked a nationwide debate about tipping culture, with critics arguing tips aren’t needed for non‑servers and concerns about food tampering; supporters cite surveys showing rising gratuity prompts and calls for reform in how tipping is displayed and paid.
Matt Johnson’s Tony is a gentle coming-of-age biopic loosely drawn from Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, tracking a formative summer in a 19-year-old Tony’s life in Provincetown 1975. With Dominic Sessa giving a quietly magnetic performance and Antonio Banderas as the patient mentor Ciro, the film elevates a small, human-centered story through lush visuals and a well-curated soundtrack, delivering a satisfying if not groundbreaking portrait of the future chef.
Cracker Barrel announced CEO Julie Masino will step down, with David Deno taking over Aug. 10 and Masino staying through October to aid the transition, following a logo redesign last year that sparked social-media backlash and a nearly 3% drop in stock; the move highlights broader debates about brands navigating political sensitivities, and the piece notes the chain’s history of discrimination settlements in 1991 and 2004.
A Slate essay examines the rise of bubble-sheet, multi-option ordering at sandwich joints like Which Wich, celebrating the freedom to customize while warning that too many choices raise expectations and can lead to disappointment. Psychologists say more options fuel comparisons and regret; some chains counter with guided signatures to simplify decisions. The piece questions whether this era of customizable menus truly enhances dining or just increases decision anxiety.
Rhode Island restaurants are feeling the pinch from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with Taylor Farms recalling lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The CDC is investigating, RI has nine reported cases but officials say there’s no abnormal surge and RI isn’t part of the multi-state outbreak. Local business owner Josh D’Abate reports sales down about 45–50% as diners skip salads, though he notes his produce is locally sourced and safe. Officials emphasize not all greens are tainted while the investigation continues and a definitive single source has yet to be confirmed beyond the recalled lettuce.
New Hampshire officials say local cyclospora cases aren’t linked to the nationwide outbreak, while NH restaurants—led by The Common Man—bolster food-safety practices, monitor vendors, and rely on rapid alert systems to pivot quickly if recalls arise; health experts urge consumers to wash produce and source from reputable suppliers.