DRINKS December 17 Tara Reid's disputed drink-tampering claim leads experts to warn against 'ill intentions' of strangers Actress Tara Reid was reportedly drugged at an Illinois hotel bar, prompting experts to share drink-tampering prevention tips and safety products for the holidays.
Restaurants December 13 Vegan activists launch 'hateful' attacks on restaurant after it adds chicken, fish to its menu New Jersey restaurant Goodbeet faces fierce backlash after adding chicken and salmon to its menu, sparking outrage from vegans and animal rights supporters.
Food-Drink December 10 Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at a Waldorf restaurant.
Lifestyle December 5 Early-bird dinners aren't just for seniors — here's why everyone's eating at 5:30 Restaurants nationwide report surging demand for 5 and 5:30 p.m. dinner slots. Americans of all ages are embracing earlier dining for convenience and better value.
VIDEO December 3 ‘Get on out of here!’: Mom says she was kicked out of restaurant after breastfeeding her child Florida mom Aris Kopiec says she was yelled at and felt "belittled" at the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Georgia. (Credit: @ariskopes via Instagram)
Travel December 1 Travelers stranded in midair as sky-dining platform freezes in major mishap: See the video A family and an employee were stranded 120 feet in the air for four hours at a sky-dining attraction in Kerala, India. After the malfunction, firefighters were finally able to rescue everyone.
Lifestyle December 1 Communal dining makes Gen Z comeback, but older guests push back on 'chaotic' trend Older diners push back as Gen Z revives communal dining restaurant tables to connect with strangers after the isolation of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on the eating trend.
Food-Drink November 29 Bar owner sparks fury over 'narrow-minded,' controversial late-night entry policy Bar owner Carl Peters is facing viral backlash after mocking a customer who called his no-solo-drinkers policy at Alibi cocktail bar "discrimination."
Alcohol November 26 Alcohol sales spike on Thanksgiving Eve as experts warn of rampant 'drinksgiving' trend "Drinksgiving," also called "Blackout Wednesday," has become a popular Thanksgiving Eve tradition, with people hitting bars to reconnect with hometown friends. Experts share warnings, however.
Food Trends November 26 How restaurant reservation platform OpenTable tracks customer dining habits OpenTable now uses AI to track your dining habits and share insights with restaurants. Learn what data they collect and how to protect your privacy.
Restaurants November 24 Affordable menus and smaller portions need to be offered by restaurants, celebrity chef insists Rising restaurant prices are forcing Americans toward fast-food chains, says Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef. He wants to see affordable menus and smaller portions.