Pizzerias feel the heat as NYC targets coal- and wood-fired ovens
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.
Latin American restaurant AltaToro opens in Midtown
It's opening day for AltaToro in Midtown, described by owners as a “modern Latin American" establishment.
New Chick-fil-A location opens for business on Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta's newest Chick-fil-A is now open at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Boulevard.
Local favorite Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles opens in Midtown Atlanta
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles has now expanded to Midtown, with a new location opening at 1050 Crescent Avenue Northeast.
Edgewood Avenue's Georgia Beer Garden closing to the public
The owners of the Georgia Beer Garden said the restaurant "no longer fits" Edgewood Avenue.
Healthcare Meets Fast Food: McDonald’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
McDonald's and medicine might sound like an unlikely pair, but a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and Children’s healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) provides healthcare to families at select Atlanta-area fast-food restaurants.
Meet the newest McDonald's Happy Meal toy: Squishmallows
McDonald's Happy Meals just got a whole lot cuter with the addition of Squishmallow plush toys inside every order.
Decatur chef named best chef in the Southeast at James Beard Awards
After dropping out of high school to try to be a professional skateboarder, The Deer and the Dove's Terry Koval found his real passion in cooking. Now the Decatur chef has been honored with the title of best chef in the Southeast.
Restaurants opt out of using QR-code menus post-pandemic
Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.
Ne-Yo to open new Johnny's Chicken and Waffles in Midtown Atlanta
A chicken and waffles restaurant founded by Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo is heading to Midtown Atlanta in the next few weeks.
Atlanta restaurant named best burger in US, Yelp ranking finds
Feeling hungry? A new study from Yelp says Atlanta has two of the three best burgers you can eat in the entire United States.
Parrots stolen from popular Buckhead restaurant recovered
R. Thomas Deluxe Grill on Peachtree Street is known for its birds, vegetarian and vegan menu items, and eclectic decor.
Barbie pop-up café coming to Chicago this summer
Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a new one-of-a-kind pop-up venue inspired by the mega popular doll franchise, will be making waves in Chicago this summer.
Duluth restaurant serves up brunch, brunch, and nothing but the brunch
It's a restaurant that proclaims "every day is the weekend" -- and when you see the menu, you'll understand exactly what they mean!
Sweetgreen changes name of chicken burrito bowl, two days after Chipotle sues
Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.
Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
TGI Fridays adds new 'Big AF Burgers' to menu
These "bigger-than-ever" dinner options are part of the new "Big AF Burgers" menu, which starts with a six-ounce seasoned patty.
Panera Bread will use Amazon One’s palm-scanning technology for loyalty members
Much like your iPhone may scan and recognize your face, Amazon One captures the minute characteristics of your palm and creates a “palm signature.”
Chipotle agrees to pay $240K to employees of shuttered Maine store
The payout is part of a settlement for illegally closing the restaurant.
April Fools? Little Caesars Pizza drops ad for 'new' Corncob Crust
Corn is "the crust the world craves," according to Little Caesar's Pizza. Customers are racking their brains to figure out if it's real.