West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake celebrates St. Patrick's Day and beyond
McDonald’s said the green mint-flavored drinks will be available while supplies last, which could possibly be through the weekend.
Kemp issues executive order easing, refining COVID-19 guidelines
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Friday that calls for a more uniform approach to COVID-19 safety protocols for several groups.
Savannah expects St. Patrick’s crowds, possible virus surge
The South’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade is canceled, as is the boozy riverside festival that accompanies it. Regardless, Savannah is preparing for its largest crowds since the yearlong pandemic began — an influx that officials worry could bring a surge in coronavirus infections.
Why the pandemic hit Georgia's Asian-owned businesses especially hard
Ching Hsia’s family dipped into their personal savings to keep their longtime Chinese restaurant afloat. Their loss in revenue has wavered between 30 and 50 percent in recent months.
Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams
A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
Sandy Springs restaurant owners' asking public to help keep doors open
The owners of APRON + LADLE said they need to raise $33,000 to pay their past due rent in order to stay open.
Buckhead restaurant closes due to increased crime, violence in area
A Buckhead restaurant announces they are closing their doors because of increasing crime and violence in the area. The owners of Botanico Kitchen & Bar on Pharr Road said they plan to relocate.
City of Brookhaven temporarily extends alcohol pouring hours for NBA All-Star game weekend
The city of Brookhaven is hoping to give its businesses a boost during the NBA All-Star game weekend by allowing them to extend alcohol pouring hours.
2 Atlanta business owners talk to President Biden about losses due to COVID-19
Small businesses are still struggling nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Two Atlanta restaurant owners got the chance to express their concerns about the pandemic's impact on their business to President Joe Biden.
Flavor Rich Restaurant serves up unique Chorizo Burger
If you like Chorizo, you’ll likely love the Chorizo Burger at Flavor Rich Restaurant.
Restaurant owner who sold car to pay employees, may have to shut down
Restaurant owner who sold car to pay employees, on the brink of losing business
Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide
Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Car crashes into southeast Atlanta fast-food restaurant
The franchise owner of a Church’s Chicken in southeast Atlanta doesn’t know the amount of damage caused by a car that crashed into its store on Wednesday morning. The crash sent two people to the hospital.
Clearwater server shares generous $2,000 tip with co-workers, family
Amy Pham doesn't know why the stranger decided to give her a 6,000% tip on their meal of avocado toast with sausage and a slice of quiche, but she was grateful, nonetheless.
Grant Park restaurant struggles to keep doors open amid COVID-19
A well-known Grant Park restaurant is one of many that is relying on the community for help to continue to stay alive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants
Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.
Georgia fast-food worker pelted with angry customer’s drink gets support from around the world
A fast-food worker in DeKalb County is receiving an outpouring of support from around the world after a man threw his drink at her through the drive-through window -- supposedly, all because he didn’t want ice.
Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say
It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.