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A swath of businesses and restaurants in Minneapolis is taking a significant financial hit as clashes between anti-ICE agitators and federal agents continue, with some saying the situation feels like the COVID-19 pandemic all over again, according to a city official. The protests have driven away customers hoping to avoid the unrest, leading to reduced foot traffic, […]
Wallet-conscious diners are heading to happy hour for dinner and ordering appetizers instead of entrees as increasing anxiety about affordability slams restaurants nationwide, The Post has learned. Last month, Ryan Gerding, a marketing executive in Kansas City, Missouri, showed up early for dinner with his wife at Martin City Brewery, a local watering hole. They […]
Semma restaurant in New York, NY. Courtesy: Steven Hall Executive Chef Vikas Khanna has plated hundreds of thousands of dinners over the past 20 years — and he’s seen firsthand just how much Indian cuisine has evolved in the U.S. Khanna, a world-renowned Indian restaurateur, created Junoon, his high-end Indian restaurant in New York City, […]
Lovelorn New Yorkers are ditching popular dating apps for an old-fashioned way of finding a soulmate – at face-to-face meetups in Big Apple hangouts that can use the business. These “in real life” (IRL) experiences are organized by a new group of matchmakers – such as Closer, Parlor Social Club and The Dinner Table Club […]
Starbucks Protein Drink Courtesy: Starbucks Restaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for extra macronutrients during a time when many consumers aren’t spending as much. From “gym bros” to users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, many Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets, […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new Adobo Ranch dip Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits among younger customers. Hot, in this case, is literal. Spicy items like chicken sandwiches, seasoned sides and sauces are cropping up more often on menus at major fast-casual and quick-service chains. The idea […]
A customer exits a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters As some consumers pull back on spending amid economic uncertainty, fast-casual restaurant chains are leaning on rewards programs to pull them back in. Loyalty programs, which offer discounts or added perks for returning customers, have transitioned from […]
Customers enter an Olive Garden restaurant in Pittsburg, California, US, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Friday beat Wall Street’s earnings and revenue estimates, while the Olive Garden parent predicted solid growth for fiscal year 2026. Shares of Darden rose more than 2% in premarket […]
A sign hangs on the front of an Olive Garden restaurant on June 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olsen | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that met analysts’ expectations and better-than-expected same-store sales growth at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Shares of the company rose 8% in premarket trading. Here’s […]
