Food & Dining

Skip the snooze button because breakfast is officially back at nearly all Taco Bell restaurants nationwide. To ensure that no one is sleeping on its breakfast menu, Taco Bell is …

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ helps its customers #beatthecraving, with some of its award-winning BBQ and hot dogs across the country. Crave features delicious grilled all beef hot dogs with …

Officials from the FDA have linked a mysterious salmonella outbreak that has affected five New Jerseyans since May to onions imported from Mexico. The FDA, along with the CDC and …

POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Frankie’s Bar and Grill, a privately owned and operated restaurant has been sold to restaurant management group Chefs International. The iconic downtown bar and restaurant has …

Mr. Gidon Saar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister of the State of Israel, sent a personal letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, thanking the Governor and his …

Buford, GA  –  JINYA Ramen Bar is bringing its contemporary Japanese dining experience to the Buford community this month! Located at 2925 Buford Drive, Bld. #1205, in the Exchange at …

Syracuse, NY  – BeerBoard – the leader in technology for the on-premise food and beverage industry – announced today that Hooters of America is expanding the use of its industry-leading digitized bar …

MADISON, AL –  Slim Chickens, a leader in the “better chicken” segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expansion of its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Alabama, with its …

Orlando, FL – Red Lobster is giving shrimp lovers endless reasons to satisfy their cravings with the return of guest-favorite Endless Shrimp! Starting today, and for a limited time*, Ultimate Endless …

WASHINGTON, DC – There’s a saying, “It’s good to be the king.” Nowadays, that saying can just as easily say, “It’s good to be a Democrat.” Democrats in America make …

JACKSON, NJ – National School Lunch Week is this week, Oct. 11-15, and New Jersey has more than 800 schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Three school …

BELMAR, NJ – The owners of Jersey Shore BBQ, Dana and Doug Walsh have announced that they are closing their Belmar restaurant after ten years in operation. “It is with …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – John Cataldo, owner of the popular Toms River pizzeria and restaurant Johnny G’s has passed away. Cataldo was also an honorary member of the Silverton Volunteer …

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the 2021 Governor’s Cups and Best of Show winners among New Jersey wineries. The featured winners were selected from the 2021 Garden State Wine Growers Association competition and judged by the …

Louisville, KY – Peach Cobbler Factory company officials announce another multi-unit franchise deal in New Orleans, Louisiana. The new retail desert shops will be owned and operated by Ernest and …

Sacramento CA  –  One-of-a-kind pizza chain, Pizza Twist, has just sold a new US territory while simultaneously ramping up international presence. The newest location can be found in Sacramento, California …

Dallas, TX  – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is helping families across the country by handling the cooking this holiday season. Enjoy two Texas sized meals that will feed 10-12 people. The …

Phoenix, AZ  – Twin Peaks is increasing its reach and bringing more scenic views, made-from-scratch food and 29-degree beer to The Valley with the recent execution of a new franchise deal. …

Houston, TX –  Today, SPB Hospitality, an industry-leading operator and franchisor of steakhouses, pizza and craft brewery restaurants, announced that it has completed the acquisition of J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. …

SECAUCUS, NJ – If you go into any Walmart, you might just get lucky and find one of Dave Portnoy’s Barstool One Bite Frozen Pizzas…you might also have to settle …

San Francisco, CA –  Calling all vegetarians and vegans! Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept, is celebrating World Vegetarian Day by offering a free samosa …

by KENNETH KING, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST, FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION STAFF, USDA The United States was impacted by more than 52,000 wildfires in 2020. Not only are wildfires damaging to homes, …

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2021 – Nestle USA Inc., a firm in Schaumburg, Ill., is recalling approximately 27,872 pounds of frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza due to misbranding and …

A new study found that one in five Americans drank “heavily” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of biopharmaceutical company Alkermes found …

A group of Black Lives Matter (BLM) members held a protest at a New York City restaurant on Monday after three black women allegedly assaulted a hostess who asked for …