November 9 Restaurant owner reveals awkward tipping scenario that makes customers 'uncomfortable' Vicki Parmelee, owner of Jumby Bay Island Grill in Jupiter, Florida, tells 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that tips should be earned, not expected, and reveals the common scenario that she says makes many restaurant customers "uncomfortable."
November 5 Starbucks fans panic as adorable new holiday cup is expected to sell out instantly A Starbucks holiday bear cup is going viral, and fans predict it will sell out in mere hours when the 2025 holiday menu launches with new and returning drinks.
November 4 NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani draws criticism for hand-eating rice, igniting debate For eating rice with his hands, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced criticism, sparking debate about cultural food practices and Western etiquette norms.
November 3 America's pizza boom goes cold as delivery apps take bigger slice of the pie As delivery apps reshape dining habits, the pizza industry is facing major challenges. Domino’s is facing slower growth and competitors like Pizza Hut and Papa Johns see declining sales.
November 1 Woman's bad review backfires after restaurant's hilarious 'leaf' lesson stuns internet A Restaurant's witty response to a customer's bay leaf complaint goes viral, sparking heated online debate about cooking knowledge and food service standards.
October 30 Fried chicken buckets fading as Americans flock to tenders and sandwiches: Here's why Fried chicken buckets are disappearing from American dinner tables as busy consumers choose convenient tenders and sandwiches over messy family meals.
October 29 Chili's yields to customer pressure over beloved queso removal after weeks of complaints After weeks of customer complaints on social media following the latest menu changes in early October, Chili's has announced it will bring back its Skillet Beef Queso.
October 29 California restaurants choke on new allergen menu mandate amid compliance concerns and costs First Amendment concerns arise as California mandates restaurant allergen disclosures, creating legal exposure and constitutional challenges for food service businesses.
October 28 Restaurants quietly add new menu warning that could change how you order Chain restaurants in New York City must now display triangle symbols on menu items exceeding 50 grams of sugar, and experts debate the policy's effectiveness.
October 25 Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it Fine dining restaurants now charge up to $95 for premium bottled water with dedicated sommeliers. The luxury water trend is growing as eateries offer elaborate menus.