Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
DoorDash announced last week that it has received Part 135 air carrier certification from the FAA and is launching DoorDash Air, a drone delivery program developed by its in-house robotics unit, DoorDash Labs.The certification authorizes DoorDash to operate its own...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
This is the No. 1 Thing Americans Want to Do on Vacation This Summer A new survey finds that dining out outranks sightseeing, shopping, and even going to the beach. Published on August 4, 2026 0 seconds of 15 secondsVolume 0%Ad 1 of 2. This ad will end in...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
Coldsnowstorm/Getty Images Chain restaurants are known for providing a well-rounded dining experience — from alcoholic beverages or crisp soft drinks to filling appetizers and entrees — with a more affordable price tag. One of the best parts of going out to dinner is...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
At first glance, the toile wallpaper is pure class: cream-colored and printed with intricate, brick-red drawings. But as I look more closely, I see . . . Wait. Is that a pair of chili peppers riding a Jet Ski? And is that other pepper, the one on a chaise longue,...
Aug 10, 2026 | Restaurants
McDonald’s and other chains are turning to gimmicks to lure customers backIs it more difficult to run the world’s most valuable fast-food chain or to eat a burger on camera? Chris Kempczinski, the boss of McDonald’s, seems to struggle with both. A video earlier this...
Aug 3, 2026 | Restaurants
Food is my love language. I don't cook it much. But I consume it — often, and ideally in good company. When I invite my friends to meet up for dinner, I can always bet on a well-fed, emotionally cathartic experience. There's just something about gathering...
Aug 3, 2026 | Restaurants
Kaylee Gavin hands Cayden Davis a to-go order through the takeout window at Zachary’s in Columbus. Doug Pellum, owner of Zachary’s, said the takeout window was installed because of the increase in takeout orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He estimated a 15%...
Aug 3, 2026 | Restaurants
Consumer expectations surrounding restaurant visits continue to evolve. Rising living costs, changing lifestyles and greater attention to discretionary spending have encouraged many households to reserve dining out for birthdays, anniversaries and milestone...
Aug 3, 2026 | Restaurants
For many diners, fast food's biggest draw is now specialty drinks, not burgers and fries. Credit: Photo by Media News Group / F Specialty drinks have become fast food’s fastest-growing menu category, with chains investing in refreshers, dirty sodas, and...
Aug 3, 2026 | Restaurants
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The following is a guest post by Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods. Opinions are the author’s own. Restaurant operators today face unprecedented...
Jul 27, 2026 | Restaurants
What spoke to me the most about the Instagram announcement for the new Manhattan restaurant Somssi was the fact that it was done in such an unexpected manner. In the photo, a hand holds a piece of lace against the shiny backdrop of a powder blue car. The lace,...
Jul 27, 2026 | Restaurants
By Rose Hoban Key Takeaways: North Carolina has reported at least 307 Cyclospora cases as of the most recent update, the CDC listing 5,100 suspected cases nationwide as of July 20. Officials believe that’s an undercount. Cyclospora is chlorine-resistant, has no animal...
Jul 27, 2026 | Restaurants
The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard California is home to some of the nation’s most recognizable fast-food chains, from iconic burger joints to growing coffee shops and ice cream favorites.USA Today...
Jul 27, 2026 | Restaurants
Food The Joys and Tribulations of Multiple-Choice Ordering Checkbox menus like those at Which Wich offer endless sandwich freedom. But can we handle the gift? Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by J2R/Getty Images Plus and High Street Deli. Sign up for the Slatest...
Jul 27, 2026 | Restaurants
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Jul 20, 2026 | Restaurants
Wine prices in U.S. restaurants have become a growing source of tension for the industry, as some venues now mark up bottles to six times their wholesale cost, according to Gino Colangelo, founder and president of the New York wine public relations firm Colangelo...
Jul 20, 2026 | Restaurants
In a preview of August’s upcoming QSR 50, it was not Starbucks (as was the case in recent years), Chipotle, 7 Brew, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dutch Bros, or any other buzzing restaurant brand, clocking in as the fastest-growing in the U.S.—it was Wingstop, by nearly 100...
Jul 20, 2026 | Restaurants
Cyclosporiasis is caused by fresh produce and fruits tainted with the parasite Cyclospora. People generally come in contact with the illness by consuming food or water contaminated with infected feces. The multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to shredded...
Jul 20, 2026 | Restaurants
As the prices of just about everything continue to rise, people are eating out less and less in an effort to save some cash. To keep customers coming in, fast food chains are betting on low prices and robust loyalty programs to keep fans happy. They are also expanding...
Jul 20, 2026 | Restaurants
U.S. consumers continue to express a willingness to get their next hot meal from a convenience store, and the retailers are perfectly happy to give it to them. The c-store industry has found its footing on prepared food after years of hiring executive chefs, improving...
