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April 7

Red Lobster's push for cheap deals may be backfiring, say experts, as losses pile up

Red Lobster faces mounting losses and cash strain despite buzzy promotions, with reports the chain may need tens of millions in additional funding to stay afloat.

April 6

Starbucks to prompt more tipping on card payments, fueling 'tip creep' backlash

Starbucks is revamping its tipping system by expanding credit and debit card tip options for consumers — and rolling out a new bonus structure for baristas.

April 4

Three people hospitalized after city bus crashes into popular DC restaurant: officials

A bus crashed into popular D.C. restaurant Ambar in Shaw Saturday morning. Officials say three adults were hospitalized with minor injuries.

April 2

Restaurants warn tipped wage changes could raise prices, cut jobs, reshape dining experience

Chicago's restaurant industry warns that Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of a tip credit freeze could eliminate jobs and severely damage the city's dining sector.

March 31

Small-town diner produces 5th lottery winner in 2 years as customer hits $2M jackpot

Hometown hotspot Old South Diner in Nantucket has sold its fifth million-dollar lottery prize in two years, with Mary Haley winning a $2 million Powerball ticket.

March 30

Restaurant forced to scrap 'stinky tofu' after complaints about its strong odor

A California restaurant owner believes that stinky tofu is a cultural treasure, but odor complaints and city violations have forced the dish off the menu.

March 28

Move over, New York and Chicago — one Midwest pizza style is taking over

Columbus-style pizza features thin crust, provolone cheese and edge-to-edge toppings cut tavern-style into squares, helping Ohio's capital earn buzz as a top pizza destination.

March 27

Restaurants may be quietly inflating your tip — and diners are starting to notice

Restaurant owners say tips should be calculated on pre-tax totals, warning that post-tax tipping inflates bills and erodes customer trust. A recent dining controversy stirred debate.

March 26

Bars could stay open until near dawn in key state for America 250 as 'noise' warnings surface

Philadelphia bars could serve alcohol until 4 a.m. under a new $500 permit tied to the FIFA World Cup this summer. It's expected to bring in $770 million to Pennsylvania.

March 24

Fast-food shocker: Texas chain beats McDonald's, Burger King on value

A new NetCredit study names Whataburger the best value burger in America at $1.66 per ounce, beating McDonald's, Burger King and 11 other major chains.