Fish Cheeks has launched Little Cheeks, a takeout- and delivery-focused offshoot serving comfort Thai seafood staples around NoHo and Williamsburg, available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Seamless, and Grubhub.
The city of Newton, Massachusetts, has implemented new rules for takeout orders, requiring restaurants to no longer automatically provide single-use items like utensils and condiment packages. Customers will need to request these items when placing orders or pick them up at self-service areas. Additionally, restaurant takeout dishware and containers must now be reusable, compostable, or recyclable, as part of a new sustainable food and beverage service ware ordinance passed by the Newton city council.
McDonald's has opened its first new U.S. restaurant concept called CosMc's in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The space-themed brand offers a beverage-heavy menu and is designed for takeout with multiple drive-throughs, attracting long lines of curious customers.
Many metro Detroit restaurants are offering a variety of options for Thanksgiving, including dine-in reservations, fully cooked meals-to-go, and prepped oven-ready dishes. Traditional roast turkey with classic sides like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry relish are available, as well as unique twists on turkey flavors. Most places require preordering and have specific cutoff dates and pickup times. Prices typically do not include beverages, taxes, and gratuity.
Chinese food, particularly American-Chinese food, can be high in sugar, fat, and salt. Some of the unhealthiest dishes include egg rolls, barbecue spare ribs, crab rangoon, General Tso's chicken, and lo mein. These dishes are calorie-dense, high in fat and sodium, and lack nutritional balance. Consuming them regularly can contribute to weight gain, high blood pressure, and other health issues. It is recommended to opt for healthier options or modify these dishes by choosing steamed or grilled alternatives and adding more vegetables.
Fast-food customers are increasingly opting for takeout and delivery instead of dining in, according to a recent trend observed in the industry. This shift in customer behavior reflects a growing preference for convenience and speed, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, fast-food chains are adapting their operations to meet the changing demands of their customers, focusing on improving their takeout and delivery services.