Starbucks launches new honey almond milk cold brew coffee on winter menu
Starbucks' new winter menu features plant-based milk cold brew coffee.
Raising federal minimum wage amid coronavirus will be a ‘disaster’ for US business: Andy Puzder
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder argues raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour depends on the Georgia Senate election.
Chicago pizzeria serves up coronavirus PPE
Dimo's Pizza owner transformed his ovens to produce face shields for frontline workers and received help from his landlords to stay afloat amid ongoing restrictions.
Barstool Fund help 'a miracle,' New York restaurant owner says
Yonkers, New York restaurant San Martino Ristorante is getting a big assist from the Barstool Fund, and owner Alfio Lo Paro says receiving the help is a miracle.
Steph and Ayesha Curry give Bay Area restaurant $25K New Year's surprise
According to a National Restaurant Association study, nearly 17% of all U.S. restaurants -- more than 110,000 businesses -- have closed long-term or permanently.
Federal government reverses course on charging distilleries $14,000 for making emergency hand sanitizers
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn this week that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee, but in a reversal Thursday night, the Department of Health and Human Services directed the FDA to cease enforcement of the fees.
Champagne tax by state: The cost of a New Year's toast
While most states have the same tax rate for champagne and table wine, more than a dozen have alternating rates for sparkling wine, the foundation said.
Pet food recalled following the deaths of 28 dogs, FDA says
Certain lots of Sportmix pet food products, manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods Inc., were recalled Wednesday due to potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin.
CEO of BrewDog offering bars as COVID-19 vaccination venues: 'We have waiting areas, huge refrigerators'
James Watt, co-founder of the chain, tweeted at Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, and Matt Hancock, British secretary of state for health and social care, offering up assistance.
NYC restaurants can sell food, takeout on sidewalks through 2021
On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that restaurants will be added to the city’s Open Storefronts program, which allows businesses to use part of their sidewalk to display and sell merchandise.
LA dining ban can remain in effect until at least February, appeals court rules
Los Angeles County's ban on outdoor dining can remain in place until early February, the California 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled.
Florida server receives $2,000 tip as part of ‘Just Be Nice’ challenge, shares with coworkers
A waitress at a Florida restaurant received a generous $2,021 tip on Tuesday as part of an internet challenge to help bring some extra cheer to the end of a tumultuous year.
Chick-fil-A entering Puerto Rico market with 2 locations by 2022
The fast-food chain announced last week that it is planning to open two locations in the U.S. territory in the next two years.
Massachusetts restaurant owner reeling over capacity restrictions: 'We don't know if we're going to make a living'
Leo Keka, the owner of Alba Prime Steak & Seafood in Quincy and Alba on 53 in Hanover, had already worried about making enough before the latest restrictions.
The way to save small businesses is to keep them open: CKE Restaurants former CEO
CKE Restaurants former CEO Andrew Puzder stressed that the best stimulus for small businesses is customers
FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The recalled hand sanitizers are used "for handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available," the notice read.
Diet industry getting fat off of the pandemic
The pandemic version of the “Freshman 15” is proving an unexpected boon to many diet companies.
Boston restaurants donate $30K in Christmas bonuses to staff in coronavirus pandemic
Two fine dining establishments in Massachusetts paid out some well-deserved bonuses for Christmas.
Old Spaghetti Factory destroyed in Nashville bombing could take a year to rebuild
Old Spaghetti Factory President Dean Griffith on recovering after the Nashville bomb destroyed his restaurant.
Alton Brown's alma mater, the New England Culinary Institute, closing due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed yet another victim.