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February 3, 2021

Restaurants beginning to offer discounts for vaccinated customers to honor essential workers, encourage others

A couple of restaurants in the U.S. are thanking frontline workers who received their COVID vaccinations with special dine-in deals — and the owners are hoping the promotions might incentivize other diners, too.

February 2, 2021

McDonald's testing plant-based McPlant burger at select locations in Scandinavia

The meatless burger was first teased as a forthcoming menu offering during an Investors Day event in Nov. 2020. Made with a “juicy, plant-based patty” and “all the classic toppings” on a sesame seed bun, the McPlant was touted as the only plant-based burger with the “iconic” McDonald’s taste.

January 27, 2021

Food startup developed patches that keep meals crisp, fresh and sog-free

Takeout and food delivery services might be getting a refresh all thanks to a new peel-and-stick patch that eliminates moisture from containers.

January 26, 2021

Pizza Hut debuting Detroit-style pizza in response to 'growing popularity' of the style

Pizza Hut is debuting Detroit-style pizza, presumably for anyone who might be bored with regular ol’ Pizza Hut-style pizza.

January 19, 2021

IHOP adds 'Burritos & Bowls' menu designed for takeout, delivery customers

The International House of Pancakes, known to its close friends as IHOP, has announced the debut of its new Burritos & Bowls menu.

January 18, 2021

Taco Bell exec hints at new chicken menu item that will 'interrupt' the chicken sandwich craze

Turns out we were idiots to assume the “chicken sandwich wars” would be fought exclusively by restaurants that serve sandwiches: Taco Bell’s chief global food innovation officer Liz Matthews hinted at a new chicken offering to "interrupt" its competitors' efforts.

January 14, 2021

TikTok’s ‘tortilla trend’ makes quesadillas extra neat with designated sections

TikTokers aren’t getting tired of sharing food hacks.

January 14, 2021

FreshDirect shares food trend predictions for 2021

Food experts at FreshDirect say shopping and cooking habits are going to change in 2021.

January 14, 2021

White Castle keeps Valentine's Day tradition alive by transforming restaurants into drive-ins for the night

This Valentine’s Day, White Castle has been forced to pivot its annual holiday tradition — i.e., taking Valentine’s Day reservations for a romantic meal at White Castle — in the interest of maintaining proper social-distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

January 13, 2021

Pizza is the world’s most popular takeaway dish: Report

When it comes to convenience of takeout, pizza is king.