September 5, 2026 In-N-Out's popular burger style started with a customer request decades ago In-N-Out's Animal Style burger traces back to the early 1960s, when a customer spotted an associate's custom creation and asked for one just like it.
September 5, 2026 Before McDonald's and Starbucks, Americans packed these once-beloved lunch counters Luncheonettes gave women a place to eat during the workday and thrived during Prohibition, but America's fast-food and car culture have reshaped dining habits.
September 3, 2026 Why restaurant servers clear your plate before everyone finishes eating An etiquette experts reveal the subtle body language cues that restaurant servers use to decide when to clear your plate and what diners often get wrong.
September 2, 2026 Etiquette pro reveals the silent silverware signal that some restaurant servers miss Florida-based etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore reveals why diners should wait until everyone has finished eating before plates are removed and shares the proper silverware signal for indicating a pause.
September 2, 2026 McDonald's brings back popular item for short time as one state gets a treat Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce are back at McDonald's for a limited time, while a Texas Meal with collectible cups sparks calls for more states.
August 27, 2026 Ex-waitress reveals restaurant tipping secret most customers don't realize — expert calls it 'bad hospitality' A mentor at the Red Rooster Tavern taught Mel Robbins which diners actually influence the tip, sparking debate among hospitality and etiquette experts.
August 26, 2026 Burger King exec lays out strategy amid beef cost concerns Burger King U.S. and Canada President Tom Curtis details the fast-food chains strategy to manage costs amid concerns over beef prices on 'Mornings with Maria.'
August 25, 2026 GLP-1 boom could reshape restaurant bars as diners cut back on alcohol A new report reveals a growing interest in drink choices among restaurant customers. The report found that health is already influencing some Americans' decisions about alcohol.
August 24, 2026 Restaurant economist says GLP-1 use is reshaping what Americans drink Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Restaurant Association, shares why he believes operators are expanding beverage choices as weight-loss medications and other choices influence appetite, consumption habits and customer preferences.
August 23, 2026 'Golden Girls' kitchen comes to life with cheesecake and '80s nostalgia The Golden Girls Kitchen pop-up in Austin recreates the iconic sitcom's settings and serves cheesecake flights, Cuban sandwiches and meatball subs.
