Restaurant openings, closures, chef news, and the dining scene in cities around the world.
The Full List of James Beard Awards 2026 Restaurant and Chef Winners
The James Beard Foundation announced the 2026 award winners on June 15 at its Chicago ceremony, completing months of anticipation across the restauran…
James Beard Foundation Awards 2026: Winners, News, and Updates
The James Beard Foundation Awards opened their 2026 cycle in January with the announcement of semifinalists across restaurant and chef categories, cem…
Cracker Barrel claws back, KFC explores table service, and menu innovations galore
# Casual Dining Fights Back With Service Redesigns and Menu Ambition Casual dining chains are reshaping their operations to recapture lost ground. Cr…
KFC, Freddy’s, screwworms
# Fast Food Chains Face Public Health Crisis Over Contamination Concerns A disturbing convergence of food safety incidents has struck major quick-ser…
7 Brew will open its 777th shop with stickers and prizes
7 Brew Coffee marks a major milestone this week with the opening of its 777th location in San Antonio, transforming a round number into a marketing mo…
We Asked: How Do You Operate Your Third Space?
# The Business of Creating Modern Third Spaces Hospitality operators face mounting pressure to design spaces that work as cafes, bars, restaurants, a…
James Beard Awards, loyalty in California, Chipotle
# Restaurant Daily: Awards, Loyalty, and Fast-Casual Momentum The James Beard Awards continue to shape culinary prestige across America, recognizing …
Church’s Texas Chicken launches Golazo Meal
Church's Texas Chicken is pushing into the competitive family meal market with its new Golazo Meal, a bundle designed for group dining and sports cele…
On the Border closes most of its locations
On the Border Mexican Grill closed its corporate restaurant locations, completing a dramatic collapse just one year after the chain emerged from bankr…
I Tried KFC’s ‘Supergirl’ Menu, and This New Sauce Is Outta This World
KFC's limited-edition Supergirl collaboration introduces Solar Honey Mustard, a sauce that demands permanent menu status. The condiment combines sweet…
The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver, According to a Local Expert
Vancouver's restaurant scene delivers everything from Michelin-starred fine dining to neighborhood dumpling shops, and a local food expert has distill…
Sauces Reimagined: Upscale Twists for Operators
Restaurant operators are building competitive advantage through reimagined sauces that transform both kitchen economics and guest experience. A signat…
Skip Ribeye: The Tender Beef Cut This Chef Says to Buy Instead (It’s Way More Affordable!)
Hanger steak is displacing ribeye as the smart choice for budget-conscious cooks who refuse to sacrifice tenderness or flavor. This underutilized cut …
Olive Garden Added 3 New Spicy Dishes to Its Summer Menu
Olive Garden has introduced three new spicy dishes to its summer menu, marking the casual dining chain's latest effort to broaden its flavor profile b…
12 Best-Value Disney World Restaurants, According To Customers
Disney World dining typically costs a fortune, but savvy visitors have identified a dozen restaurants that deliver real value without emptying your wa…
Rye Bunny Takes Over the Tail Up Goat Space With Casual Comfort Dishes
Jon Sybert and Jill Tyler, the team behind Washington D.C.'s acclaimed Tail Up Goat, have pivoted their fine dining space into Rye Bunny, a casual cou…
Chef Eyal Shani has opened Naked Tomato in Miami, with Brooklyn to follow
Chef Eyal Shani, the Israeli culinary force behind Balagan in New York, has planted his flag in Miami with Naked Tomato, a casual dining concept that …
Menu Tracker: New items from Burger King, Dunkin’, and White Castle
Burger King, Dunkin', and White Castle have launched fresh menu offerings as quick-service chains compete for consumer attention through limited-time …
Raising Cane’s, Luckin Coffee, World Cup 2026
# Fast-Food Chains and Coffee Giants Compete for Global Stage Raising Cane's, Luckin Coffee, and brands tied to World Cup 2026 are commanding headlin…
The Owners Didn’t Want This Coastal Kitchen to Be the Heart of the Home
A Sicilian coastal home's owners faced a common luxury real estate problem: a beautiful but barely functional kitchen. The space looked more like a sp…
A Beige Dining Room Is Now Stunning with Faux Board and Batten
I appreciate you sharing this, but I need to flag something: this article is about interior design and home renovation, not food or dining culture. It…
Saffron Rice
# Saffron Rice Gets a Weeknight Makeover Saffron rice transcends borders and centuries, appearing in Persian pilafs, Indian biryanis, Spanish paellas…
I Tried Wendy’s New 'Minions & Monsters' Menu—And This Item Won Me Over
Wendy's launched a limited-time "Minions & Monsters" menu collaboration, capitalizing on the Despicable Me franchise's continued cultural pull. The pr…
This Chick-Fil-A Menu Item Has The Most Fiber
Chick-fil-A's Side Salad with grilled chicken contains 14 grams of fiber, making it the chain's most fiber-rich menu option. This nutritional standout…
How a Sliding-Scale, Worker-Owned Sandwich Shop Makes It Work
A worker-owned sandwich shop is proving that sliding-scale pricing and shared ownership create a sustainable alternative to traditional restaurant mod…
Ojos Locos hires former Twin Peaks chief Joe Hummel as CEO
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina has appointed Joe Hummel as chief executive officer, bringing three decades of restaurant leadership to the casual dining ch…
Portillo’s to plant flagship in the heart of Chicago
Portillo's plants its flagship restaurant on Michigan Avenue, marking a strategic shift for the Chicago-born chain. The new location will occupy 5,500…
New on the Menu: Three pastas and a trout
# New on the Menu: Three pastas and a trout Restaurant menus across the country are rotating with fresh dishes this season. Three new pasta preparati…
Diners can now order Grubhub through Eater, Beli and more
Grubhub expanded its distribution network by integrating with restaurant discovery platforms and smart home services. The delivery giant now appears w…
World Central Kitchen launches World Cup food giveaway to raise awareness
World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by chef José Andrés, is deploying food trucks during the World Cup to distribute free snacks and raise aw…
New on the Menu: Variations on a Scotch egg, pan con tomate, and scrapple
Chefs across the country are reimagining classic comfort dishes through creative reinterpretation. A scotch egg variation appears on menus alongside m…
I Tried Burger King’s New Summer Menu & This Is The One Item You Need To Order
Burger King rolls out seasonal offerings this summer, and one dish stands above the rest. The chain's limited-time menu introduces fresh takes on warm…
Menu Tracker: New items from Wendy’s, Bojangles, and White Castle
Fast-casual and quick-service chains are rolling out fresh menu additions across the industry, signaling aggressive competition for customer attention…
Starbucks, Wingstop, swipe fees
# Starbucks and Wingstop Face Mounting Pressure Over Swipe Fees Major restaurant chains including Starbucks and Wingstop are confronting rising costs…
Russell Holland named chief development officer of Zaxbys
Russell Holland has been promoted to chief development officer of Zaxby's, the chicken-focused quick-service restaurant chain. Holland previously held…
12 Best-Value Breakfast Chain Restaurants
# Budget-Friendly Breakfast Chains Deliver Quality at Lower Prices Breakfast lovers hunting for value have more options than ever. A new ranking iden…
Cracker Barrel, pizza market share, Habit Burger wraps
# Restaurant Daily Briefing Roundup Quick hits across three distinct restaurant segments emerged today, signaling ongoing shifts in casual dining and…
Florida-based Oak & Stone expands into McKinney, Texas, and will add an Addison location later this year
Oak & Stone, a Florida-based restaurant concept centered around craft beverages and a distinctive self-service model, is pushing into Texas with two n…
Honey & Co's Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer on why there should always be food on the table
Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, the husband-and-wife team behind London's beloved Honey & Co restaurant, built their culinary philosophy on a simpl…
The Best Fast Food Seafood Menu Items Beyond A Fish Sandwich
Fast food chains have expanded their seafood offerings far beyond the standard fried fish sandwich, serving up options that deserve a place on your re…
North America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2026: The Full List
Smyth in Chicago claimed the top spot in the 2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants rankings, announced tonight at a ceremony in New Orleans. The pr…