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How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put ...

New York’s hottest new restaurants

The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and more

World - Financial Times - November 11

Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.

Wendy’s to Shutter 140 Restaurants by Year’s End

It’s unclear at this time which locations will be closed, but Wendy’s CEO said it would be underperforming restaurants.

Business - Inc. - November 2

The Lego Mini Chef restaurant, Denmark — review

In which a meal prepared by tiny plastic people sparks a revelation about hospitality

World - Financial Times - November 7

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

Washington, D.C., kosher restaurant vandalized on anniversary of Kristallnacht

WASHINGTON — Char Bar, a kosher restaurant in D.C., was vandalized by having two of its windows smashed on Saturday, police say.

Restaurants are finally taking price hikes off the menu

The share of restaurant operators who say they’re still raising prices has shrunk this year. Trump’s promised tariffs could influence what comes next.

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise

More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.

Business - Inc. - November 11

McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's testing did not detect E. coli in samples of the beef patties taken from McDonald's restaurants in the area.

Business - CNBC - October 28

TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.

The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.

Wendy’s stock falls as same-restaurant sales miss again, by a wide margin

Shares of Wendy’s Co. were knocked lower on Thursday after the fast-food burger chain missed same-restaurant sales expectations again, by the widest margin in more than four years.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

Mauby, London: ‘Exactly the vibe you want’ – restaurant review

The great spicy tastes of the Caribbean have been given a thorough shakedown at this eminently affordable, friendly new place in Brockley. Mauby, 1 Harefield Road, London SE4 1LW ( ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations

Net sales climbed 24.7%, largely thanks to the company's acquisitions of its largest U.S. Burger King franchisee and its Popeyes business in China.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines

The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.

Business - Inc. - November 7

The Yellow Bittern – a rare bird among new London restaurants

You book by post, pay in cash and can only eat in lunch hours. It’s what makes this stubborn new establishment so special

World - Financial Times - November 11

A Surge of New Restaurants Drives New York City’s Storefront Revival

Store vacancy rates are still above prepandemic levels, but new food and drink businesses, led by Mexican, Japanese and Caribbean kitchens, have helped fill the void.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Husband and wife restaurant owners share family recipes in new cookbook

At the critically acclaimed Vietnamese restaurant Madame Vo, every dish is inspired by husband-and-wife owners Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo’s families. Now, they’re sharing the recipes with their first ...

MAP: See the states where restaurant workers rely most on tips

Both presidential candidates promised to eliminate taxes on restaurant workers' tips, a move that, if enacted, could be especially beneficial to employees in certain states.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Restaurant executives can't wait for 2025 after slow traffic and wave of bankruptcies

This year, restaurant bankruptcy filings soared, industry traffic declined and same-store sales disappointed.

Business - CNBC - November 17

Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83

Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.

Alice Brock, Restaurant Owner Made Famous by a Song, Dies at 83

Arlo Guthrie’s antiwar staple “Alice’s Restaurant” was inspired by a Thanksgiving Day visit to her diner in western Massachusetts.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

The 6 Best Apps to Find Bars and Restaurants While Traveling

Finding the perfect place to eat can make your trip. Here’s how to locate all the best spots.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress

Polarizing

Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map

The Harris campaign has launched a map on the popular video game "Fortnite." The map, called “Freedom Town, USA,” is attached to taglines like “Fight For Freedom” and was designed around Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style

The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime

Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.

Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.

Evening Report — GOP senators in their own words on Gaetz

PLUS: RFK Jr's new Trump role {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Nov. 14 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Washington in uproar over Gaetz President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

Governments are ignoring their own workers' voices on remote work

A recent survey revealed that 68% of government employees were not asked about their telework preferences by their agencies, and 56% prefer remote or hybrid work arrangements, with 46% considering ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Germany finds itself in a predicament of its own making

While it loses sympathy abroad, the country faces political uncertainty at home

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Best books of 2024: from our own stable

Books by FT journalists and editors

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Review: A restaurant is a world unto itself in 'La Cocina,' one of the year's freshest films

Starring Raúl Briones and Rooney Mara, the latest film from Alonso Ruizpalacios searches for signs of life in the intense work of running a not-great restaurant.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

More than meatballs: Ikea opens its first UK standalone restaurant in London

Diners hail ‘great price’ of dishes at Swedish furniture chain’s food outlet next door to its Hammersmith store. Its meatballs are as famous as its flatpack furniture, with a meal in one of its ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

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