The Melting Pot reopens in Greenville
GREENVILLE, SC – The Melting Pot, a popular fondue restaurant with nearly 100 locations nationwide, has recently launched a system-wide remodeling project to give all …
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Riko’s Thin Crust opens in Long Island
MERRICK, NY – Beloved New England-based restaurant Riko’s Thin Crust Pizza has announced the grand opening of its latest location in Merrick, New York, on …
Here are our five favorite Philadelphia cheesesteak joints
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Everyone has something to say when it comes to Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Philadelphia is the cheesesteak capital of the world, and we’re learning …
A&W opens in Niagra Falls as company announces 10 new locations in 2023
NIAGRA, NY – A&W has announced its latest franchise opening in Niagra Falls and revealed it will be opening ten more locations in 2023. Niagara …
New Jersey, meet Effin Egg, home of the Dirty Jersey Pork Roll sandwich
MORRISTOWN, NJ – New Jersey breakfast eaters are about to find out why Florida residents love Effin Egg. The name is also a perfect fit …
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ announce new restaurant in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, PA – Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ has taken the United States by storm since its inception in 2018 and the company has been …
Let’s end New Jersey’s Taylor ham and pork roll debate once and for all
New Jerseyans are a tight-knit group of people. Sure, we have our flaws, but at the end of the day, Jersey always sticks together. Unless …
Ten pizza places at the Jersey Shore that are worth planning a day trip around
When you think New Jersey, many of us immediately think pizza. Outside of New York and Connecticut, there’s just no other place in America with …
Theft at Cubano’s Restaurant: Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a theft that occurred on …
It’s time to plant your peas in New Jersey as frost threat diminishes
Peas are a great crop to plant in New Jersey as they grow well in the state’s climate and soil conditions. Planting peas at the …
Delaware is America’s second most drunken state
WILMINGTON, DE – A new study by the National Drug Hotline shows that Delaware residents consume more alcohol than those in 48 other states. Delaware …
New Jersey moves to restrict plastic utensils and ban single use condiment packages
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill in Trenton that seeks to limit the use of plastic utensils at restaurants, food trucks, …
Five New Jersey foods that feed the Garden State and beyond
When you think about food in the Garden State, you might think of pork roll, egg and cheese, the old-fashioned diner, boardwalk food, and the …
NJ pork roll egg and cheese threatened by new breakfast taco?
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich is the official sandwich of New Jersey, but today, a new challenger is hoping …
Here’s what’s happening for Easter at the Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Easter is almost here and the unofficial early-start of the 2023 tourism season is looming. The Jersey Shore is a great …
Penn State food behavior doc says eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more money on food
COLLEGE STATION, PA – A recent study conducted by WalletHub outlined the most overweight and obese states in America. That study could suggest that eating …
Police searching for suspect who robbed Wilmington McDonald’s restaurant
WILMINGTON, DE – Police are searching for a suspect described as a white male in his 50s who is wanted for robbing a Wilmington McDonand’s …
New Jersey seeks to expand free school lunch program
Trenton – New Jersey lawmakers are one step closer to expanding the availability of free school lunches across the Garden State. The Senate today advanced …
Suspect wanted for midtown McDonald’s attack
NEW YORK, NY – Detectives with the NYPD’s Midtown Precinct are searching for a man wanted for a violent attack against two employees at a …
Police investigating hate crime at Manhattan restaurant
NEW YORK, NY – Hours after a woman set fire to a pride flag outside Little Prince, a restaurant in Manhattan’s South Village, owners replaced …
Unhappy customer threatened to shoot McDonald’s Drive-Thru worker in Hanover
HANOVER, MD – An unhappy customer threatened to shoot a McDonald’s drive-thru employee at the company’s Arundel Mills Circle location in Hanover on Sunday. According …
Chick-fil-A hoping new Cauliflower filet sandwich takes off, but will New Jerseyans bite
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Chick-fil-A, a beloved brand all across New Jersey where people line up in lines sometimes as long as a football field …
Staten Island bagel shop robbed at gunpoint
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at a Staten Island bagel shop. According to detectives with the …
Brick Asian Fusion buffet is northern Ocean County’s best kept secret
by Linda Johnson – reader review BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Everyone has their favorite Chinese food spot, their favorite sushi and hibachi spot, and even …
MICHAEL FAULKENDER AND AARON HEDLUND: The Federal Government Is Dining Out On Your Dime
MICHAEL FAULKENDER AND AARON HEDLUND: The Federal Government Is Dining Out On Your Dime Michael Faulkender and Aaron Hedlund on February 6, 2023 Treasury Secretary …
Crumbl Cookies is opening first Ocean County bakery, here’s where
If you live in Ocean County, you might not be familiar with Crumbl Cookies, a chain brand of designer cookies. You might be familiar with …
Police issue warning after edibles disguised as animal crackers found at school
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A bag of marijuana-laced edible animal crackers was found at Sequoia High School by Evesham Township police. Despite the fact that …
Top New York City Restaurant Owner says Gov. Hochul’s Gas Stove Ban Would ‘Destroy’ His Industry
Harold Hutchison on January 10, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – In an interview with Tucker Carlson Tuesday, the owner of some of New York City’s …
This New Jersey city made America’s top 10 cities for bagels list
JERSEY CITY, NJ – If you live in New Jersey, you know that New York City is the bagel capital of the world, but one …
Booker, Kim agree more New Jerseyans, children going hungry under Biden-led record inflation
TRENTON, NJ – A report published by Hunger Free America says hunger is soaring in New Jersey due to the rising cost of food and …
One Bite Pizza, Portnoy just gave this New Jersey flea market pizza a pretty decent review
COLUMBUS, NJ – Who would have thought that one of the better slices of pizza in New Jersey could only be found on weekends at …
Listeria outbreak linked to cold cuts sold in New York, one dead
A listeria outbreak has sickened at least 16 people has been linked to deli meat and cheese sold at a New York area grocer. According …
CNBC Anchor Reveals Poll Showing Some Want To Use Student Loan Forgiveness Funds On ‘Travel And Dining Out’
CNBC Anchor Reveals Poll Showing Some Want To Use Student Loan Forgiveness Funds On ‘Travel And Dining Out’ Harold Hutchison on November 9, 2022 A …
Bill dispute at classy Manhattan steakhouse leads to stabbing
Joan Thompson, a regular customer at the Manhattan Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on West 51st Street was arrested after she stabbed a man she had a …
Man who burned down Queens sports bar’s outdoor dining area arrested
NEW YORK – A man who set fire to a Queens restaurant’s outdoor dining area and caused damage to two nearby vehicles has been arrested …
Five food trends sweeping across New Jersey
New Jersey is known for a few things when it comes to food. Pizza, pork-roll, Italian restaurants, sausage and cheesesteak at the Jersey Shore, fine …
Taffer’s Tavern introduces thru-wall, contactless locker system in collaboration with Carter-Hoffmann and Perfect Company
Advanced technology for to-go orders launched at Jon Taffer’s new restaurant franchise concept to enhance safety while promoting a streamlined, efficient operation Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) …
Restaurant Revolution Technologies Expands Its Online Ordering Capabilities with Google
Revolution’s multi-unit restaurant merchants are now able to accept orders directly from Google Search and Google Maps.Restaurant Revolution Technologies Expands Its Online Ordering Capabilities with …
Dave’s Hot Chicken Announces Grand Opening of Newest Los Angeles-Area Restaurant in Northridge
Company Celebrates 10th Location with Limited Grand Opening Merchandise Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today …
O’Charley’s Raises $575,000 for the Folded Flag Foundation to Support the Spouses and Children of Fallen Heroes
O’charley’s ceo craig barber presenting the folded flag foundation with a check for $575,000. Nashville, TN (RestaurantNews.com) O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar today announced it raised …
Vidorra Debuts Innovative Culinary Rarity – a Four-Pound Taco
Lively, day-to-nighttime Mexican-inspired destination adds 18-inch El Jefe to bold lineup Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) They say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” and at Vidorra, the phrase …
Clean Juice Celebrates Spring with “Year of the Guest” Program
Nation’s Leading USDA-Certified Organic Fast Casual Restaurant Strengthens Premium Guest Experience Through Specialized Training Program Clean Juice, the first and most prolific USDA-certified organic juice …
Rooster & Rice Offers Safe Spaces as San Francisco Sees Spikes in Asian-American Targeted Violence
The Thai food chain is offering its restaurants as safe spaces for members of the Asian-American community and donating $2 of every meal purchase to …
Church’s Chicken Makes the List for Top Workplaces 2021
Company’s responses to COVID-19 pandemic garnered prestigious ranking Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Church’s Chicken, one of the largest quick-service restaurant chicken chains in the world, was …
Krystal Celebrates National Corn Dog Day With a Hot Dog of a Deal, 50 Cent Corn Pups on March 20
Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) It’s National Corn Dog Day on Saturday, March 20, 2021 and Krystal Restaurants LLC has a tasty deal that will have you …
Pieology Revamps Loyalty Program for Tailored Customer Experience
‘PieLifers’ can now enjoy more personalization of their rewards Tustin, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Pie Life® Rewards, Pieology Pizzeria’s consumer app, just got a glow-up. This version …
Upper West Side Balloon Store, Celebrates 50% indoor dining with free balloon party for Amsterdam Avenue businesses, March 19, 20 & 21st
(RestaurantNews.com) NYC business owner Gene Nifenecker of Balloon Kings is excited to share over 500 ft of “balloon happiness” along Amsterdam Avenue this weekend to …
Cheba Hut Opens Second Florida Franchise on March 29th
The family-owned business expands the presence of its marijuana-themed restaurant with new Orlando location Orlando, FL (RestaurantNews.com) On March 29th, Cheba Hut, the marijuana-inspired sandwich …
Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue. Arrives In Singapore
80-year-old barbecue franchise Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens its first location in Singapore Singapore (RestaurantNews.com) World-famous American barbecue franchise, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, has opened their first …
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Celebrates its 98th Store with the Opening of its Newest Ground-Up Location in Gilbert, AZ
The Hawaiian restaurant continues to pave the way to paradise opening its second location in the area (RestaurantNews.com) WHAT: On Monday, March 22, 2021, Ono …