Tables and Takings

Last call and late night service

Everything filed under drink in our restaurants & dining coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.

KFC has opened an experimental 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, testing breakfast, table service, and premium...

KFC Tests Breakfast and Table Service at New Open House

KFC has opened an experimental 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, testing breakfast, table service, and premium drinks as part of its...

2026-09-24
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
Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants...

Restaurants Overlook Late-Night Sales Opportunity

Changing consumer routines and delivery demand are creating a significant late-night sales daypart, with some restaurants seeing 40% of sales after 8...

2026-09-14
A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a...

Vicious Biscuit Franchise to Open in Greenville, North

A multi-brand restaurant group has signed a lease for the first Vicious Biscuit franchise in North Carolina, with a planned opening in late 2026.

2026-09-13
Industry experts recommend restaurants use late summer to optimize delivery menus, analyze ordering patterns, and...

Restaurants advised to prepare delivery

Industry experts recommend restaurants use late summer to optimize delivery menus, analyze ordering patterns, and simplify direct ordering ahead of

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
Maepole, the Athens-born fast-casual chain, will open its first standalone restaurant with a drive-thru lane in Cumming...

Maepole Plans First Drive-Thru Location in Cumming

Maepole, the Athens-born fast-casual chain, will open its first standalone restaurant with a drive-thru lane in Cumming, Georgia, in late 2026.

2026-09-07
Papa Johns ranks last in customer perception among top pizza chains, while Dunkin' partners with Walmart for delivery and...

Papa Johns ranks lowest in customer metrics

Papa Johns ranks last in customer perception among top pizza chains, while Dunkin' partners with Walmart for delivery and Chick-fil-A launches a $1...

2026-09-05
Washington D.C.'s Fish Shop, opened last year, pursues radical sustainability through chef Ria Montes's local seafood...

Fish Shop D.C. expands sustainable sourcing

Washington D.C.'s Fish Shop, opened last year, pursues radical sustainability through chef Ria Montes's local seafood sourcing and designer Russell...

2026-09-02
A recent Chick-fil-A loyalty program breach signals a shift as fraudsters increasingly target quick-service restaurant...

Chick-fil-A Breach Signals QSR Loyalty Fraud

A recent Chick-fil-A loyalty program breach signals a shift as fraudsters increasingly target quick-service restaurant digital accounts for credential

2026-08-31
Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature vodka is suitable for simple, batch-friendly cocktails ideal for restaurant...

Kirkland Vodka Cocktails For Restaurants

Costco's affordable Kirkland Signature vodka is suitable for simple, batch-friendly cocktails ideal for restaurant service, including a vodka old

2026-08-31
Food & Drink: A report names one overhyped restaurant in each U.S

The Takeout Names Most Overhyped Restaurant

A report names one overhyped restaurant in each U.S. State, citing declining food quality, poor service, or excessive focus on tourists.

2026-08-31
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
Food & Drink: Full-service restaurant sales in Canada hit $8.5 billion in May 2025, showing demand for sit-down dining

Steakhouses Rely on Service for Luxury

Full-service restaurant sales in Canada hit $8.5 billion in May 2025, showing demand for sit-down dining. New research indicates service quality...

2026-08-30
Food & Drink: A new wave of teahouses is emerging, offering a unique experience that combines tea, community, and relaxation

The Rise of Modern Teahouses

A new wave of teahouses is emerging, offering a unique experience that combines tea, community, and relaxation. From late-night teahouses to tea...

2026-08-21
Several Bay Area restaurants have closed their doors in recent weeks, including Horn Barbecue's last location in Oakland...

Bay Area Restaurant Closures: August 2026 Update

Several Bay Area restaurants have closed their doors in recent weeks, including Horn Barbecue's last location in Oakland, Perle Bar, and Wood Tavern.

2026-08-18