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Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 19 hours ago

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Georgia poll worker accused of threatening to bomb election workers

A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for allegedly mailing a letter threatening other poll workers with rape, a "beatdown" and a bomb threat.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers

A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 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

Middle East crisis live: Aid entering Gaza is lowest in months, says Unrwa, as US deadline approaches

US had warned Israel a month ago that it had just 30 days to address humanitarian crisis. Images sent over the news wires show smoke billowing over Beirut after Israeli strikes on the southern ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

What’s the silliest question you can ask a restaurant critic? (And yes, I have the answer) | Jay Rayner

It’s fair to say that, after 25 years of writing reviews, I have eaten in a lot of restaurants. But I’ve always thought it ludicrous to pick a favourite. Who is the best member of your family? Not ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

McDonald’s is stepping up its value offer with new McValue platform, coming to a restaurant near you in January

Platform will include $5 value meal and a new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer on popular breakfast, lunch and dinner items.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Alice Brock, who helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's classic 'Alice's Restaurant,' dies at 83

Alice Brock has died at age 83

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Alice Brock, who helped inspire Arlo Guthrie’s classic ‘Alice’s Restaurant,’ dies at 83

NEW YORK — Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie’s deadpan Thanksgiving standard, “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” has died at age 83.

The city workers who found fulfilment in the fields

These part-time farmers say they want the best of both worlds, splitting life between Paris and the country.

U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI

According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, U.S. workers are feeling “slightly more negative” about DEI efforts compared with last year.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

The naughty siesta: why workers are secretly napping at home

A cheeky little sleep during office hours is more popular than ever – but the days of the furtive snooze may be numbered. Name: The naughty siesta.. Age: The siesta dates back to at least Roman ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

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