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4 hours ago

Why Wendy's Answer To Subway's Fresh Subs Couldn't Compete - Tasting Table

Wendy's launched the Frescata line in 2006, featuring sandwiches on artisan ciabatta bread, which initially sold well and revived the chain's sales.
Silicon Valley food
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
2 hours ago

This Coffee-Inspired Cocktail Pairs Best With McDonald's Egg McMuffins - Tasting Table

Pairing an Egg McMuffin with a carajillo cocktail enhances the breakfast experience with a unique blend of flavors.
#restaurant-closures
Food & drink
fromTheStreet
5 hours ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

A 14-year-old restaurant chain has closed its last location due to rising costs and lower consumer demand, highlighting industry challenges.
NYC food
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

Pink Taco Shutters Times Square Location After Three Years

Pink Taco's Times Square location has closed after less than a year, reflecting challenges in the competitive restaurant market.
Food & drink
fromMiami Herald
5 hours ago

16-year-old restaurant chain closes its final location

The closure of The Meatball Shop's last location underscores the challenges faced by the restaurant industry amid rising costs and changing consumer behavior.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
23 hours ago

Choice Brooklyn Opens On Upper West Side

Choice Brooklyn has opened a new location on the Upper West Side, offering a variety of baked goods and sandwiches inspired by Southwestern France.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
23 hours ago

Tenderloin Buzz: New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and an easter egg hunt

Adan Cafe and Golden Focaccia are new businesses opening in the Tenderloin, while the Odyssey Art Collective Gallery extends its lease.
fromTime Out New York
19 hours ago

This new NYC rooftop bar serves boozy Capri Suns and fancy PB&Js

Golden Child aims for a polished yet social atmosphere, resembling a members' club vibe without the exclusivity, making it accessible to all guests.
London food
Dining
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

How two female chefs led the way for The Musket Room's globally inspired menu | amNewYork

The Musket Room, a Michelin-starred restaurant, has evolved from New Zealand-inspired cuisine to a diverse dining experience under Executive Chef Mary Attea.
Chicago
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I spent 48 hours in Chicago for the first time and left with 4 regrets

Booking a winter trip to Chicago and spending too much time outdoors were major regrets during the visit.
#cinnaholic
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fromTasting Table
3 days ago

People From These Midwestern States Proudly Bring Cookie Salads To Potlucks - Tasting Table

Cookie salad is a unique potluck dish made with pudding, whipped topping, fruit, and cookies, lacking any greens or vegetables.
LA food
fromEater Chicago
4 days ago

A Beloved Spot for Yuca Fries and Comfort Food Finds a New Home in Humboldt Park

Casa Yari reopens in Humboldt Park, offering soulful dishes inspired by chef Yari Vargas' late uncle Efrain, in a cozy atmosphere.
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Union City: Kura expands chain of revolving sushi bars

Kura Sushi has opened a new location in Union City, offering a high-tech sushi dining experience with conveyor belts and iPad ordering.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

'Hot' property: Azzurri Group's chicken chain and the greenfield tech opportunity | Computer Weekly

Azzurri Group aims to leverage technology for growth by rolling out Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants across Europe, avoiding legacy tech issues.
NYC food
fromwww.ynetnews.com
in 18 years

'5,000 waiting for a table': Israeli chef's New York restaurant becomes a sensation

Nadav Greenberg left a Michelin-starred restaurant to open Or'esh, a popular Levantine Mediterranean restaurant in New York, achieving immediate success.
Boston food
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Highly Anticipated New York-Style Bagel Shop Opens This Spring

Pipsqueak Bagels opens in Southeast Portland on April 11, offering a variety of fresh bagels and housemade cream cheese.
London food
fromThe Infatuation
2 days ago

Golden Mall - Review - Financial District - New York - The Infatuation

The original Flushing food court has expanded to the Financial District with a new location featuring 18 food vendors.
East Bay food
fromEater LA
2 days ago

Neighborly Brings Mini Kabob and Questlove's Gluten-Free Fried Chicken to Brentwood

Neighborly expands to Brentwood, offering diverse dining options and a marketplace in a welcoming dine-in environment.
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fromTasting Table
5 days ago

This Crispy Upgrade Takes Cheeseburgers To The Next Level - Tasting Table

Cheese crisps add a crunchy texture and enhanced flavor to cheeseburgers, easily made with various cheeses.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Mission BBQ Was Founded By Friends Who Were Executives For These 2 Famous Brands - Tasting Table

Mission BBQ was founded by two friends with corporate backgrounds, combining their skills and passion for barbecue to create a successful restaurant chain.
#popup-bagels
Chicago
fromTime Out Chicago
3 weeks ago

NYC's cult-favorite PopUp Bagels is opening in Chicago

PopUp Bagels, an East Coast cult-favorite bagel shop, is opening a permanent location in Chicago's Lincoln Park in April, known for serving hot bagels meant to be torn and dipped in creative schmears.
Chicago
fromTime Out Chicago
3 weeks ago

NYC's cult-favorite PopUp Bagels is opening in Chicago

PopUp Bagels, an East Coast cult-favorite bagel shop, is opening a permanent location in Chicago's Lincoln Park in April, known for serving hot bagels meant to be torn and dipped in creative schmears.
#mcdonalds
fromTasting Table
2 days ago
Silicon Valley food

The US States With The Most And Least Expensive McDonald's Big Arch Burger - Tasting Table

fromFortune
2 days ago
Food & drink

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The US States With The Most And Least Expensive McDonald's Big Arch Burger - Tasting Table

McDonald's Big Arch Burger has varying prices across the U.S., with Oklahoma being the cheapest and Alaska the most expensive.
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 days ago

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

This Easy McDonald's Ordering Trick Transforms Any Sandwich On The Menu - Tasting Table

Clever fans create unique McDonald's hacks, including ordering Deluxe versions of items for added toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Restaurant review: 'Tasty though they are, the bagels are expensive at this little pocket of urban European cool'

Volumes has quickly become a popular destination, known for its superb coffee and a lunch menu that keeps customers coming back. The atmosphere is vibrant, and the food offerings are diverse, catering to various tastes.
London food
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Fungi Foods opens brick-and-mortar; plus 2 new cafes, a fresh Filipino option, and a place for egg enthusiasts

A variety of new restaurants have recently opened in the East Bay, offering diverse cuisines and dining experiences.
NYC food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

NYC Bread Lovers Are Willingly Paying $35 For This Appetizer - Tasting Table

Monkey Bar's Truffle Monkey Bread is a highly praised appetizer that captivates diners with its rich flavors and unique ingredients.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This beloved London burger chain has closed four restaurants in the city

We've loved being part of these communities and just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who's walked through these doors. It's been a privilege to serve you.
London food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Super Duper Burger's latest: New East Bay restaurant, 60-gram protein sandwich

The Super P, with a quarter-pound Brandt patty, grilled chicken breast, red onions and Monterey jack cheese, delivers 60 grams of protein. The Super P Max packs 80 grams of protein.
East Bay food
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
10 years ago

Chicago's Iconic Brunch Restaurants

Chicago's brunch scene offers diverse culinary expressions beyond standard fare, with chefs showcasing cultural influences and capabilities through innovative menus at restaurants like Mercadito, Big Jones, and Superkhana International.
NYC food
fromChicago Magazine
3 days ago

Ep. 24: Where We Eat in Uptown

Uptown offers diverse dining options, including pho, tacos, and pizza, with specific highlights from Buena Park and Argyle.
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

The restaurant reservation wars show no signs of slowing down

Restaurant owners like Panjwani are caught in the middle of a growing battle of new and established reservation platforms vying for their business. The two dominant players for more than a decade, OpenTable and Resy, are now facing a wave of fresh competition from high-end services and even delivery apps all trying to win lucrative bookings at exclusive establishments.
Dining
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The High Protein Trader Joe's Prepared Item I Always Buy For Busy Lunches - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's meatball calzone is a high-protein, flavorful option that surprises with its excellent seasoning and texture.
#restaurant-expansion
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Harlem Shake Signs Lease For Greenpoint Brooklyn Burger Shop

Harlem Shake burger chain is opening its third franchise location in Greenpoint at 698 Manhattan Avenue with a late-summer 2026 target opening date.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Harlem Shake Signs Lease For Greenpoint Brooklyn Burger Shop

Harlem Shake burger chain is opening its third franchise location in Greenpoint at 698 Manhattan Avenue with a late-summer 2026 target opening date.
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Los Angeles Italian Deli On Wheels That Became A Beloved Neighborhood Market - Tasting Table

"These are solid sandwiches, which help to define 60 plus years of a successful business," noted a customer on Yelp.
Silicon Valley food
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Habit's Best Signature Sandwich Is Perfectly Juicy And Flavorful - Tasting Table

Habit Burger & Grill's Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the top signature sandwich, praised for its quality ingredients and value.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
3 weeks ago

Six Exciting Chicago Bar and Restaurant Openings to Have on the Radar

Chicago's dining scene expands with new cocktail bars, a boundary-pushing Mediterranean-Asian steakhouse, and an artisanal sandwich shop across multiple neighborhoods.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Big Changes Coming To Jersey Mike's In 2026 - Tasting Table

Morrison is no stranger to the restaurant industry, with 36 years of experience at well-known companies such as Pizza Hut and Wingstop. While Jersey Mike's is doing just fine, Morrison wants to keep it that way and has slowly been bringing in people he can trust to keep the company moving in a positive direction, enhancing and optimizing what already exists.
Toronto startup
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The 12 Most Iconic Italian-American Sandwiches - Tasting Table

Many of the sandwiches we refer to as Italian sandwiches in America are usually not Italian at all. Rather, they are Italian-American creations, developed by immigrants from Italy or their descendants to suit a fast-paced lifestyle in their new country.
Silicon Valley food
NYC food
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

New York's Finest Sandwich

The Vegitalian combo from Court Street Grocers is a meatless Italian sandwich that surpasses traditional meat-filled versions in flavor and satisfaction.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

For The Easiest Cheesesteaks, Grab This Store-Bought Shortcut - Tasting Table

Frozen steak dinners can be repurposed to make homemade Philly cheesesteaks by using the meat portion and combining it with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a toasted hoagie roll.
fromEater Chicago
3 weeks ago

Details Matter When It Comes to the Sandwiches at the New Fatback

Everyone knows what a sandwich is and what they're getting for the most part. If we can execute them with higher-quality ingredients and better techniques throughout the process, then I think it's something we can really shine with.
Chicago
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Hands-Down Best Chain To Visit For An Everything Bagel - Tasting Table

Bruegger's everything bagel stands out for its exceptional flavor, texture, and generous seasoning, making it a top choice among bagel lovers.
fromEater NY
1 month ago

The Cult Snack Bar That's More Walk-In Friendly

With this much butter, the pate chaud - ground pork, mushrooms, and vermicelli noodles encased in flaky crust - is guaranteed to be good, but it's more than just rich. The sauce that surrounds it provides a balancing sweetness, and you'll want to use every bit of the umami-rich pie to swipe it up.
Boston food
Dining
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

It's Not Your Imagination: Restaurant Menus Have Gotten Shorter

Restaurants have adopted shorter menus post-pandemic, driven by operational efficiency, consistency, and profitability rather than temporary necessity.
NYC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Applebee's and Ihop unite will new dual' restaurant tempt back US diners?

Applebee's and IHOP opened a dual brand restaurant in Hawthorne, aiming to revive their fortunes amid declining popularity.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

14 Best Restaurants For Breakfast In Chicago - Tasting Table

Lou Mitchell's opened its doors way back in 1923, and there's a reason that this is still one of the best old-school diners in the U.S. Customers are greeted by friendly staff handing out donut holes and Milk Duds as a way to welcome you to this home away from home, and in the kitchen? Locally-sourced eggs are turned into omelets on order, all the juices are freshly-squeezed, and even the bread and the orange marmalade is made in-house.
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London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

One of London's best sandwich shops is closing its location in the City of London

Dom's Subs closes its City of London shop due to rising rent and bills, but the business continues operating and plans positive announcements this week.
Chicago
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Cozy Italian Restaurant Is A Suburban Chicago Favorite For Comfort Food - Tasting Table

Enzo & Lucia in Long Grove offers authentic Italian cuisine rooted in Northern and Southern Italian family recipes, providing suburban diners with exceptional regional Italian dishes beyond Chicago's city limits.
NYC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Brown Bag Sandwich Co.: White tablecloth standards keep sandwich shop a chop above the rest

Brown Bag Sandwich Co. combines fine dining quality with accessible fast-casual pricing, featuring handmade sandwiches using whole ingredients at neighborhood-friendly price points.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Meat Lovers Need To Make Room For This Massive Honolulu Sandwich - Tasting Table

Machete's Mean Sandwiches in Honolulu serves oversized meat-loaded sandwiches featuring fresh daily-baked bread and has expanded to a second location.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Recipe: This egg salad sandwich is anything but dull

Pickle Crunch Egg Salad transforms a classic sandwich with giardiniera, dill pickle, water chestnuts, and salt-and-vinegar chips for bright, crunchy, deeply satisfying flavor.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Buzzy SF bakery pivots to sandwiches at new outpost

We really want to lean into Max's delicious savory items and expertise in sort of doing, like, more made-to-order sandwiches. It's something that we haven't been able to do, and I think would be really super fun.
Silicon Valley food
Silicon Valley food
fromAol
4 weeks ago

The Origin Story Of New York City's Notorious Italian Sub, The Bomb

The Bomb, a signature hero sandwich from Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli in Queens, remains the most popular item decades after its creation from a customer's spontaneous request for a heavily-stacked sub.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The world's biggest fast-food chain just landed in NYC. We tried Mixue - and the hype is real.

Mixue opened first U.S. locations—two in New York and one in Los Angeles—offering ultra-affordable ice cream, coffee, and boba that challenge McDonald's pricing.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Last Days of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

American eating patterns increasingly resemble hobbit-style frequent snacking, with restaurants adapting by offering smaller, cheaper options to capture this growing market trend.
Food & drink
fromwww.justapinch.com
1 month ago

Fancy Reuben Loaf

A braided crescent-dough loaf filled with corned beef or pastrami, sauerkraut, Thousand Island, and Swiss cheese baked until golden, served sliced with soup or chips.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Italian Beef Sandwiches Are Made Easy With One Convenient Aldi Find - Tasting Table

Aldi's Buona Italian Style Gravy and Sliced Beef offers a quick, authentic-tasting Italian beef sandwich solution with tender au jus-sliced beef for about $15.99 per eight-pack.
Food & drink
fromForbes
1 month ago

Italian Fast Casual Food: Piadi Brings The Piadina To NYC

Authentic Emilia Romagna piadina is now available in New York, offered by Piadi with 17 signature recipes using fresh Italian ingredients.
#chicago-cuisine
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This red-hot San Diego taco spot has only 2 locations. Soon, it could have 200.

Experienced franchise investors plan to scale San Diego birria restaurant Mike's Red Tacos from two locations to 200 through a nationwide franchising strategy.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What Makes The Bomb Sandwich At This Astoria Deli So Popular - Tasting Table

Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli in Astoria is famous for The Bomb, a three-pound, multi-meat, multi-cheese, towering $25 sandwich and cash-only service.
NYC food
fromEater NY
2 months ago

This Tiny Bushwick Spot Does Breakfast Burritos and Parisian Sandwiches

Foster Sundry is a compact deli and grocer offering standout breakfast burritos, exceptional sandwiches, a lively butcher counter, and tempting baked goods.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Chef Charlie McKenna & Fifty/50 Group to Open New Sandwich Shop & Butcher, Fatback, in Downtown Chicago - Food & Beverage Magazine

Chef Charlie McKenna and The Fifty/50 Group will open Fatback, a hybrid sandwich shop, butcher, and specialty market in the Loop in early 2026.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why Costco's Food Court Roast Beef Sandwich Suddenly Vanished - Tasting Table

It's astounding to think that a single hot dog cart turned into Costco's iconic food court. The food court has developed a cult-like following thanks to great deals on pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more. There have been a fair amount of changes to its menu over the years with some items disappearing for good after only a brief stint.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Worst Italian Sub Comes From This Popular Chain - Tasting Table

Subway's 5-Meat Italian sub just didn't cut it, primarily due to the presence of one ingredient that dominated the rest of the sandwich: roast beef. It's marketed as a 5-meat sub, but the roast beef's flavor and texture - along with the turkey and ham - completely overpower the cured meats, which are typically at the center of a traditional Italian sub.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Where To Find The 14 Best Italian Subs In The US, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

A truly great Italian sub is something of an art form. Done wrong, and they can be overly oily and way too soggy, and without proper layering, proportions, and prepared ingredients, they can be so hard to eat. But done right, they're amazing. A truly great Italian sub is one that prioritizes an acidic flavor profile, and there's also an unbreakable meat rule that makes Italian subs the real deal: Thinly sliced meats are key.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

I Tried Every Potbelly Soup And This Was The Best - Tasting Table

Potbelly may be best known for its sandwiches, even those you instantly regret ordering - but that doesn't mean the chain's menu doesn't have more to offer. You'll also find cookies, milkshakes, and other sweet treats on the menu, along with classic sandwich shop staples like salads, bags of chips, and whole pickles. Hot food lovers are also in luck when they step foot into a Potbelly location, because it also offers a selection
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fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

Dreamy Laminated Pastries and Fresh Bread Shine at This All-Day Cafe

Abrah is a 26-seat all-day cafe and bakery offering homemade breads, laminated pastries, inventive savory dishes, Ukrainian-inspired desserts, and a thoughtful cocktail and beverage program.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 14 Hands-Down Best Midwestern Chain Restaurants - Tasting Table

Midwestern cuisine emphasizes varied comfort-food chains—burgers, pizzas, custard—with Culver's as the largest regional chain exemplifying that tradition.
Food & drink
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Rise and Fall of the Ultimate Millennial Power Lunch

Sweetgreen's menu pivots and cost-cutting moves, including adding and then removing fries, failed to prevent large losses, leadership change, and a steep stock decline.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Just-opened Palo Alto breakfast sandwich spot has a genius new business model

Brandon Poon crafts an exceptional chive-and-cheddar scrambled-egg breakfast sandwich at Hatched in Palo Alto; his family combined restaurant experience and varied careers to open it.
fromDaily News
2 months ago

Cheap burgers, fried chicken, pizzas, churros and other new fast food deals

With the holidays in the rearview mirror, restaurants assume that customers' free-spending days are over for a while and might be ready to save a few bucks when they're dining out. To that end several fast food chains are touting their value menus, offering to fill you up for as little as $5 or $6. Here are some deals that caught our attention this week.
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Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

14 Best Old-School Cafeteria-Style Restaurants In The US - Tasting Table

Cafeteria-style restaurants offer wide selection, customizable mix-and-match meals, old-school charm, and enduring local appeal with standout, signature dishes.
fromEater Chicago
2 months ago

A Suburban Chef Brings His Blend of Mexican and Guatemalan Cuisine to Chicago

Cristian Orozco has come a long way from his start in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher at a Vietnamese restaurant. Since arriving in the U.S. from Guatemala at 17 years old, Orozco has spent the last 12 years methodically working his way up the culinary food chain with kitchen gigs at celebrated restaurants like Acadia, Tzuco, and North Pond.
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