https://tablesandtakings.com/index.html2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-home.svg https://tablesandtakings.com/restaurant-brands-must-know.html2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurant-brands-must-know.svgRestaurant Brands Must Know What They're Selling to SucceedA recent case study of Cracker Barrel's branding failure highlights the importance of understanding a restaurant's core concept and staying true to its foundational qualities. https://tablesandtakings.com/restaurants-unveils-design-attract.html2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurants-unveils-design-attract.svgA&W Restaurants Unveils New Design to Attract Customers and FranchiseesA&W Restaurants has revealed a new design for its restaurants, aiming to attract more customers and franchisees. The new prototype blends functionality with an exceptional dine-in experience... https://tablesandtakings.com/coffee-shop-restaurant-openings.html2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-coffee-shop-restaurant-openings.svgNew Coffee Shop and Restaurant Openings in the Bay AreaSeveral new restaurants and bars have opened in the Bay Area, including an Indian coffee shop and a modern Vietnamese restaurant. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/san-francisco-best-restaurants.html2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-san-francisco-best-restaurants.svgSan Francisco's Best New Restaurants, August 2026Eater SF's Heatmap highlights recently opened spots or ones they're particularly excited about for one reason or another. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/outside-lands-snacking-cheat.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-outside-lands-snacking-cheat.svgOutside Lands 2026 Snacking Cheat SheetEater SF's guide to the best food and drink options at this year's Outside Lands festival in San Francisco. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/outside-lands-proves-music.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-outside-lands-proves-music.svgOutside Lands 2026 Proves Music and Local Food is a Winning FormulaThe annual three-day music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park drew a sold-out crowd of 75,000 visitors per day, with over 100 food vendors keeping the crowds fed. The festival featured big... https://tablesandtakings.com/bay-area-restaurant-closures.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-bay-area-restaurant-closures.svgBay Area Restaurant Closures: August 2026 UpdateSeveral Bay Area restaurants have closed their doors in recent weeks, including Horn Barbecue's last location in Oakland, Perle Bar, and Wood Tavern. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/food-hall-tunnel-tops.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-food-hall-tunnel-tops.svgNew Food Hall at Tunnel Tops Park Offers Iconic San Francisco ViewsThe Mess Hall at the Presidio, a new food hall in San Francisco's Tunnel Tops Park, offers a variety of dining options and stunning views of the city. (Source: sf.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/times-square-restaurants-visit.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-times-square-restaurants-visit.svgTimes Square Restaurants to VisitEater Editors recommend the best restaurants around Times Square, including seafood Thai, steakhouses, and international cuisine. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/exploring-diverse-food-scene.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-exploring-diverse-food-scene.svgExploring the Diverse Food Scene in SoMaDiscover the best eating and drinking destinations in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, featuring a mix of world-famous restaurants, craft cocktail dives, and unique dining experiences. https://tablesandtakings.com/cafe-charmant-brings-french.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-cafe-charmant-brings-french.svgCafe Charmant Brings French Brasserie Fare to the West VillageEugene Remm's new restaurant, Cafe Charmant, is set to open in mid-September at 340 Bleecker Street, offering a French brasserie experience with a coastal spin. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/sons-daughters-redefines-fine.html2026-08-18https://tablesandtakings.com/share-sons-daughters-redefines-fine.svgSons & Daughters Redefines Fine Dining with New Nordic TechniquesMichelin-starred restaurant Sons & Daughters has evolved under the guidance of executive chef Harrison Cheney, embracing New Nordic techniques and local produce in a zero-waste kitchen. https://tablesandtakings.com/open-dining-options-queens.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-open-dining-options-queens.svgU.S. Open Dining Options in QueensThe U.S. Open is coming to Queens, and with it, a variety of dining options for tennis fans. From big-name chefs to familiar New York City food businesses, there's something for everyone. Here's a... https://tablesandtakings.com/restaurant-openings-nyc.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurant-openings-nyc.svgNew Restaurant Openings in NYCA roundup of new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened in NYC in August 2026. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/bar-chucho-brings-fun.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-bar-chucho-brings-fun.svgBar Chucho Brings Fun and Flavor to the Lower East SideBar Chucho, a new Mexican bar on the Lower East Side, offers a unique and enjoyable experience with its funky atmosphere and good food. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/brooklyn-restaurant-expands-taqueria.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-brooklyn-restaurant-expands-taqueria.svgBrooklyn Restaurant Expands with New Taqueria and CafeOlmo, a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn, is expanding with a new taqueria and cafe called Peral, in collaboration with Mexico City-based cafe and bar Cicatriz. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/experience-columbus-ohio-three-7af39c.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-experience-columbus-ohio-three-7af39c.svgExperience Columbus, Ohio: A Three-Day Itinerary for an Ohio State Buckeyes Game WeekendDiscover the best of Columbus, Ohio, during an Ohio State Buckeyes game weekend with this three-day itinerary, covering downtown, the University District, and the Short North. (Source: Eater) https://tablesandtakings.com/nyc-restaurants-continue-close-1d0675.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-nyc-restaurants-continue-close-1d0675.svgNYC Restaurants Continue to Close Amid Ongoing ChallengesNew York City's restaurant scene is experiencing a significant decline, with several establishments shutting down in August 2026. The closures include historic diners, fast-casual chains, and... https://tablesandtakings.com/nyc-restaurant-news-ta-311e05.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-nyc-restaurant-news-ta-311e05.svgNYC Restaurant News: Taïm's Collapse and MoreEater rounds up the latest news from New York City's restaurant scene, including the apparent collapse of pioneering falafel chain Taïm, a new high-end Chinese duck restaurant, and more. https://tablesandtakings.com/ambassadors-clubhouse-fire-temporarily-ce113f.html2026-08-17https://tablesandtakings.com/share-ambassadors-clubhouse-fire-temporarily-ce113f.svgAmbassadors Clubhouse Fire Temporarily Closes Doors in NomadA fire broke out at the Ambassadors Clubhouse, a swanky British import Indian restaurant in Nomad, New York City, forcing it to temporarily close its doors. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/perfect-ut-longhorns-game-403f2a.html2026-08-16https://tablesandtakings.com/share-perfect-ut-longhorns-game-403f2a.svgA Perfect UT Longhorns Game Weekend: Barbecue, Swimming, and Football in AustinA guide to enjoying a football weekend in Austin, featuring boutique hotels, local dining, outdoor activities, and game-day traditions around the University of Texas campus. (Source: Eater) https://tablesandtakings.com/perspective-bourdain-tony-biopic-5527ab.html2026-08-16https://tablesandtakings.com/share-perspective-bourdain-tony-biopic-5527ab.svgA New Perspective on Bourdain: 'Tony' Biopic Challenges the Chef's MythologyThe new Anthony Bourdain biopic, 'Tony', takes a unique approach to the chef's life story by portraying him as unlikeable and vulnerable, rather than the charismatic figure he is often remembered as. https://tablesandtakings.com/restaurants-leverage-personalized-emails-9bf717.html2026-08-16https://tablesandtakings.com/share-restaurants-leverage-personalized-emails-9bf717.svgRestaurants Leverage Personalized Emails to Build RegularsIn an effort to create repeat business, restaurants are using automated emails to build relationships with customers. (Source: Eater) https://tablesandtakings.com/york-city-oyatte-restaurant-7bea3d.html2026-08-16https://tablesandtakings.com/share-york-city-oyatte-restaurant-7bea3d.svgNew York City's Oyatte Restaurant Brings Fresh Perspective to Fine DiningChef 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 focus on seasonal produce. (Source: Eater) https://tablesandtakings.com/category-openings-closings.html2026-08-19 https://tablesandtakings.com/category-dining-out.html2026-08-18 https://tablesandtakings.com/about.html https://tablesandtakings.com/sources-and-methods.html https://tablesandtakings.com/corrections.html