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Everything filed under business in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 23 reports filed on it so far.

Chick-fil-A has launched a Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich for fall 2026, featuring a breakfast-sized fried...

Chick-fil-A's Chicken and Waffles Sandwich Joins Fall Menu

Chick-fil-A has launched a Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich for fall 2026, featuring a breakfast-sized fried chicken fillet, bacon, and honey...

2026-10-01
Kaiyo Handroll Bar has relaunched its original Cow Hollow space, refocusing on Nikkei hand rolls as the menu's...

Kaiyo Handroll Bar Relaunches in San Francisco with Nikkei

Kaiyo Handroll Bar has relaunched its original Cow Hollow space, refocusing on Nikkei hand rolls as the menu's centerpiece alongside a moody cocktail

2026-09-30
Eater's annual food party, Off Menu, gathered top chefs and restaurants at Los Angeles's Tam O'Shanter for a night of...

Eater Off Menu 2026 Event Recap at Tam O'Shanter

Eater's annual food party, Off Menu, gathered top chefs and restaurants at Los Angeles's Tam O'Shanter for a night of signature dishes and cocktails.

2026-09-24
Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to...

Chef Mike Lanham Opens Athanor After Burnout

Chef Mike Lanham returns with Athanor, a 10-course tasting menu restaurant in San Francisco, after closing Anomaly due to severe burnout that caused

2026-09-17
Food & Drink: The Public Theater opens The Astor, a new restaurant and bar, on September 15, replacing the Library

The Astor Restaurant Opens at the Public Theater

The Public Theater opens The Astor, a new restaurant and bar, on September 15, replacing the Library. The design and menu evoke old New York taverns.

2026-09-16
Bellagreen has introduced a seasonal fall menu featuring pumpkin dishes and slow-simmered soups, all gluten-free...

Bellagreen Launches Gluten-Free Fall Menu

Bellagreen has introduced a seasonal fall menu featuring pumpkin dishes and slow-simmered soups, all gluten-free, available until December 1.

2026-09-10
The Twin Peaks chain has launched a significant menu update, introducing new shareables, budget lunch options, and entrees

Twin Peaks rolls out new menu and brings

The Twin Peaks chain has launched a significant menu update, introducing new shareables, budget lunch options, and entrees.

2026-09-09
Krystal's Chief Operating Officer Amanda Hyde shares her career journey from Bob Evans hostess to COO, her favorite menu...

Krystal COO Amanda Hyde on Leadership and Menu Favorites

Krystal's Chief Operating Officer Amanda Hyde shares her career journey from Bob Evans hostess to COO, her favorite menu item, and leadership...

2026-09-09
Food & Drink: Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district

Marina Beach South Asian Bistro Opens in San Francisco

Marina Beach, a tiny South Asian bistro and natural wine bar, has opened in San Francisco's Marina district. The restaurant, run by owner Murugan...

2026-09-09
Food & Drink: Eater's Off Menu tasting event returns for a second year on September 19, 2026, at LA's Tam O'Shanter

Eater Off Menu 2026 Tickets On Sale for LA Food Event

Eater's Off Menu tasting event returns for a second year on September 19, 2026, at LA's Tam O'Shanter. Tickets start at $125, with proceeds...

2026-09-06
Nation's Restaurant News reports on new seasonal menu items, including a tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms...

Seasonal Tomato Chaat and Crab-Stuffed Blossoms Debut

Nation's Restaurant News reports on new seasonal menu items, including a tomato chaat and crab-stuffed squash blossoms, from restaurants across the...

2026-09-05
Del Taco has updated its catering program by enabling direct ordering through its website and adding taco salads to the...

Del Taco revamps catering with direct online

Del Taco has updated its catering program by enabling direct ordering through its website and adding taco salads to the menu, part of its Project Del

2026-09-04
Industry reports reveal a split in customer traffic, with younger generations driving takeout growth while delivery plateaus

Restaurant Traffic Shifts as Menu Prices Hit

Industry reports reveal a split in customer traffic, with younger generations driving takeout growth while delivery plateaus.

2026-09-01
Technomic's 2028 Menu Trends report identifies 50 fast-growing flavors and items, forecasting growth for fusion sweet...

Technomic Forecasts 2028 Menu Trends: Fusion

Technomic's 2028 Menu Trends report identifies 50 fast-growing flavors and items, forecasting growth for fusion sweet flavors and herb emulsions

2026-09-01
Food & Drink: Saam, a new casual Thai restaurant from acclaimed chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, opens in San Francisco

Chef Ton's Saam opens casual Thai in SF

Saam, a new casual Thai restaurant from acclaimed chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, opens in San Francisco. The menu focuses on spicy, sour, and salty...

2026-09-01
Original ChopShop launches a 'Feel Good Nights' loyalty promotion and new menu items, including a Spicy Hawaiian Chicken...

Original ChopShop Launches Feel Good Nights

Original ChopShop launches a 'Feel Good Nights' loyalty promotion and new menu items, including a Spicy Hawaiian Chicken Bowl and Cherry Apple...

2026-08-31
A customer-driven ranking highlights nine seafood pasta dishes from national chain restaurants, detailing specific menu...

Chain Restaurants Ranked for Top Seafood

A customer-driven ranking highlights nine seafood pasta dishes from national chain restaurants, detailing specific menu items, prices, and diner...

2026-08-30
Chick-fil-A is converting its last Little Blue Menu location into a traditional restaurant in January, concluding the...

Chick-fil-A Ends Little Blue Menu Test

Chick-fil-A is converting its last Little Blue Menu location into a traditional restaurant in January, concluding the five-year test concept.

2026-08-30
A decade after opening in Nomad, chefs Junghyun 'JP' Park and Ellia Jeongeun Park's Atoboy continues to impress with a...

Atoboy NYC Korean Prix Fixe Menu Review

A decade after opening in Nomad, chefs Junghyun 'JP' Park and Ellia Jeongeun Park's Atoboy continues to impress with a required Korean prix fixe menu.

2026-08-30
Paris Baguette introduces a seasonal menu featuring caramel apple and pumpkin items, along with rewards and a charity...

Paris Baguette Unveils Fall Treats Lineup

Paris Baguette introduces a seasonal menu featuring caramel apple and pumpkin items, along with rewards and a charity partnership.

2026-08-26
Jimmy Rizvi, owner of New York's GupShup and Bungalow, opens Punjab Meet House in Jersey City, offering a refined Indian...

Punjab Meet House Brings Manhattan-Style Indian Dining to Jersey City

Jimmy Rizvi, owner of New York's GupShup and Bungalow, opens Punjab Meet House in Jersey City, offering a refined Indian dining experience with a...

2026-08-19
Chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in...

San Francisco Welcomes Saam: A Game-Changing Thai Restaurant from Bangkok's Michelin-Starred Chef

Chef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in San Francisco, bringing...

2026-08-19
Chef Hasung Lee's Oyatte restaurant in New York City has been making waves in the culinary scene with its inventive...

New York City's Oyatte Restaurant Brings Fresh Perspective to Fine Dining

Chef Hasung Lee's Oyatte restaurant in New York City has been making waves in the culinary scene with its inventive eight-course tasting menu and...

2026-08-16