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Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts some U.S. eateries to trim fresh produce from menus
health3 hours ago

Cyclosporiasis outbreak prompts some U.S. eateries to trim fresh produce from menus

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened hundreds to thousands across the U.S., prompting caution in dining out as investigators seek the source. Some national chains have given little public detail, while a few restaurants have begun removing or reworking fresh produce (like lettuce, tomatoes, onions) or increasing washing practices. Chipotle says it is monitoring the situation and does not currently link ingredients to the outbreak. Health experts urge cautious dining, especially with fresh produce or salad bars, noting that Cyclospora is resistant to standard sanitizers and that no single source has yet been identified.

via USA Today|
#cyclosporiasis#food-safety#health
In-N-Out Expands Footprint with Six New Locations Across Five States
business4 days ago

In-N-Out Expands Footprint with Six New Locations Across Five States

In-N-Out Burger plans to open six new restaurants across California, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee, and Utah, with opening dates not yet announced. The privately held chain, which operates over 430 locations in 10 states, does not franchise and emphasizes fresh ingredients and in-person service, a model that keeps openings closer to its beef facilities. The new sites include locations in California, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee, and Utah as it continues expanding beyond the West.

via The Independent|
#business#california#fast-food-chain
Cincinnati Joins Michelin Guide as Great Lakes Edition Expands
business23 days ago

Cincinnati Joins Michelin Guide as Great Lakes Edition Expands

Cincinnati will be evaluated for Michelin stars as part of the American Great Lakes edition, with inspectors already in the field and a 2027 ceremony planned for inaugural selections. Officials say the inclusion could boost regional tourism and neighborhood economies, after Cincinnati was briefly left out due to an oversight. Michelin ratings rely on five criteria (product quality, technique, flavor harmony, chef personality, and consistency) and also include Bib Gourmand, Big Gourmand, and Selected designations. While funding from cities to participate helps, it does not guarantee a star.

via Cincinnati Enquirer|
#business#cincinnati#culinary
LA Eats Shines as Local Restaurants Take Home James Beard Honors
food24 days ago

LA Eats Shines as Local Restaurants Take Home James Beard Honors

LA-area restaurants and industry figures dominated the 2026 James Beard Awards in Chicago: Dave Beran of Seline in Santa Monica won Best Chef in California; Kato (DTLA) claimed Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages; Providence (Melrose) won Outstanding Hospitality; Silver Spoon (Inglewood) earned America’s Classics; Nancy Silverton received a Lifetime Achievement Award; and No Us Without You was named Humanitarian of the Year, highlighting the local food scene’s reach and the LAist’s continued independent reporting.

via LAist|
#california#dining#food
Yum! Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, splitting operations globally
business25 days ago

Yum! Brands sells Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, splitting operations globally

Yum! Brands is selling its Pizza Hut chain for $2.7 billion in two deals: LongRange Capital will acquire Pizza Hut outside mainland China for about $1.5 billion, while Yum China Holdings will buy the mainland China operations for about $1.2 billion. The transactions, expected to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approvals, will let Yum! streamline its portfolio and focus on core brands like KFC and Taco Bell, as Pizza Hut has struggled in the US amid fierce competition and the rise of delivery apps.

via BBC|
#business#china#fast-food
KFC Rolls Out Global Refresh: New Menu, Sauces, and Modern Restaurants
business25 days ago

KFC Rolls Out Global Refresh: New Menu, Sauces, and Modern Restaurants

KFC is unveiling a global “next chapter” that includes more than 20 new sauces and expanded boneless options, a revamped beverage platform (KWENCH), and a modernized restaurant design across its 34,000+ locations. The rollout begins in the UK and Ireland, with US and Australia launches to follow, including the first US site in McKinney, Texas and a Dubai flagship, as the brand refresh aims to reinforce its position in a competitive chicken market.

via New York Post|
#branding#business#kfc
Gas price surge reshapes American spending from meals to bulk buys
business1 month ago

Gas price surge reshapes American spending from meals to bulk buys

Rising U.S. gas prices are prompting shoppers to rethink daily spending: drivers top up at the pump, reduce discretionary store visits, and turn to value retailers; restaurant spending remains mixed as menu prices rise, while non-grocery retailers see declines in apparel and electronics. Data from Circana, the National Restaurant Association, and Placer.ai show weaker non-grocery sales and foot traffic, with grocery stores and dollar clubs gaining share. Analysts note the impact intensifies as gas crosses about $4 per gallon, encouraging stockpiling and tighter budgets.

via AP News|
#business#consumer-spending#gas-prices
Wayback Burger Tops Taste-Test of 9 Fast-Food Cheeseburgers
food1 month ago

Wayback Burger Tops Taste-Test of 9 Fast-Food Cheeseburgers

A Mashed taste-test ranked nine fast-food cheeseburgers and crowned Wayback Burger’s Classic patty the best, outpacing big-name rivals like McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and Wendy’s Dave’s Single; the Classic features two smash-style patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard and ketchup, and can be customized with extras, while Wayback’s expansion has helped the chain gain visibility among burger fans.

via Mashed|
#burger-ranking#cheeseburger#fast-food
Tap water for all: why posh restaurants should offer free water
opinion1 month ago

Tap water for all: why posh restaurants should offer free water

In this Financial Times Opinion, Henry Mance argues that no restaurant should be too posh to serve tap water and that establishments should provide free tap water rather than pushing pricey bottled options. He cites Italy’s high bottled-water consumption, a court case in which a hotel was allowed to offer only bottled water, and broader critiques of bottled-water culture (including Fiji Water). The piece suggests tap water is a basic amenity and reflects on how market forces and luxury hospitality intersect with everyday comforts.

via Financial Times|
#bottled-water#hospitality#italy
Chicago’s Smyth tops North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
life-style1 month ago

Chicago’s Smyth tops North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

The North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, announced in New Orleans, crowned Smyth in Chicago as No. 1, with Calgary’s Eight at No. 2 and Lincoln, Ontario’s Pearl Morissette at No. 3. The list spans 20 cities, including 14 Canadian and 36 U.S. restaurants, and features 18 new entries. New York’s Lysée pastry chef Eunji Lee was named Best Pastry Chef and Aldo Sohm won Best Sommelier.

via The Independent|
#chefs#food-and-drink#life-style
Pinellas County stays starless as Michelin expands in Florida and Tampa loses a star
food1 month ago

Pinellas County stays starless as Michelin expands in Florida and Tampa loses a star

Pinellas County again has no Michelin-starred restaurants as the Guide expands statewide through partnerships with Visit Florida and local tourism agencies. In Tampa, no new stars were awarded and Lilac lost its star, now listed as a recommendation. Rocca, Ebbe, Koya and Kosen retained their one-star status in Tampa, while four area spots—Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery, Bar Terroir, The Brisket Shoppe, and Kinjo—received recommendations; Fat Beet Farm earned a Green Star and Kinjo’s chef Jada Vidal won the Michelin Young Chef Award. The expansion, funded by state and regional tourism bodies, aims to boost Florida’s culinary profile and attract international visitors.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#florida-tourism#food#michelin-guide
Orlando MICHELIN Guide 2026: No New Stars as Two Restaurants Drop to General Recommendations
local1 month ago

Orlando MICHELIN Guide 2026: No New Stars as Two Restaurants Drop to General Recommendations

The 2026 Florida MICHELIN Guide adds six area venues to the general recommendations, while Orlando’s star lineup mostly remains intact. Two restaurants, Capa at the Four Seasons and Papa Llama, lose their stars and are downgraded to general recommendations. Sorekara preserves its two stars, and Camille, Kadence, Ômo by Jônt, Soseki and Victoria & Albert’s keep their one-star status. No new Central Florida stars were awarded. The changes reflect MICHELIN’s statewide expansion and ongoing re-evaluation of the Orlando dining scene.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#general-recommendations#local#michelin-guide