https://tablesandtakings.com/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-home.svg https://tablesandtakings.com/news/dog-haus-revamps-marketing/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-dog-haus-revamps-marketing.svgDog Haus Revamps Marketing Team with Former Jersey Mike's ExecsFast-casual chain Dog Haus has reshaped its marketing team with the addition of several new executives, including a former CMO of Jersey Mike's. (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/square-toast-deepen-ties/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-square-toast-deepen-ties.svgSquare and Toast Deepen Ties with Reservations PartnersSquare and Toast, two major point-of-sale providers, have strengthened their relationships with online reservations services OpenTable and Resy, respectively, to offer restaurants a more complete... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/trending-week-nelson-peltz/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-trending-week-nelson-peltz.svgTrending this week: Nelson Peltz reportedly planning an offer for Wendy'sNelson Peltz is planning a bid for Wendy's, according to a report from the Financial Times. He may be getting help from mega-franchisee Greg Flynn, who operates several chains including Pizza Hut and... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/irs-overtime-rules-what/2026-08-20https://tablesandtakings.com/share-irs-overtime-rules-what.svgNew IRS Overtime Rules: What Restaurants Should KnowThe IRS has updated its guidance for qualified overtime compensation, requiring employers to separately track and report each employee's overtime compensation eligibility on the W-2 form. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/lakota-frybread-co-brings/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-lakota-frybread-co-brings.svgLakota Frybread Co. Brings Indigenous Culinary Tradition to BushwickRaini Skye Field launches a pop-up in Brooklyn to share her Lakota heritage through fry bread, offering a taste of Indigenous resilience and community. (Source: ny.eater.com) https://tablesandtakings.com/news/san-francisco-welcomes-saam/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-san-francisco-welcomes-saam.svgSan Francisco Welcomes Saam: A Game-Changing Thai Restaurant from Bangkok's Michelin-Starred ChefChef Thitid 'Ton' Tassanakajohn, known for his Michelin-starred Bangkok restaurants Le Du and Nusara, has opened Saam in San Francisco, bringing high-end Thai cuisine to the U.S. for the first time... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/how-tony-biopic-captures/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-how-tony-biopic-captures.svgHow the 'Tony' Biopic Captures Bourdain’s Early Struggles Without a Cradle-to-Grave NarrativeThe screenwriters of *Tony*, the upcoming A24 biopic about Anthony Bourdain, discuss their approach to focusing on a pivotal summer in the chef’s life, balancing fan expectations, and the challenges... https://tablesandtakings.com/news/punjab-meet-house-brings/2026-08-19https://tablesandtakings.com/share-punjab-meet-house-brings.svgPunjab Meet House Brings Manhattan-Style Indian Dining to Jersey CityJimmy Rizvi, owner of New York's GupShup and Bungalow, opens Punjab Meet House in Jersey City, offering a refined Indian dining experience with a menu inspired by Punjab's diverse culinary traditions. https://tablesandtakings.com/news/restaurant-brands-must-know/2026-08-19https://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/news/restaurants-unveils-design-attract/2026-08-19https://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/news/coffee-shop-restaurant-openings/2026-08-19https://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/news/san-francisco-best-restaurants/2026-08-19https://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/news/outside-lands-snacking-cheat/2026-08-18https://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/news/outside-lands-proves-music/2026-08-18https://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/news/bay-area-restaurant-closures/2026-08-18https://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/news/food-hall-tunnel-tops/2026-08-18https://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/news/times-square-restaurants-visit/2026-08-18https://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/news/exploring-diverse-food-scene/2026-08-18https://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/news/cafe-charmant-brings-french/2026-08-18https://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/news/sons-daughters-redefines-fine/2026-08-18https://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/news/open-dining-options-queens/2026-08-17https://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/news/restaurant-openings-nyc/2026-08-17https://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/news/bar-chucho-brings-fun/2026-08-17https://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/news/brooklyn-restaurant-expands-taqueria/2026-08-17https://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. 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