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February 3, 2021

Belgian restaurant owner serves mannequins to protest coronavirus restrictions: report

A restaurant owner in Belgium misses her customers so much that she’s started serving drinks to mannequins, according to a recent report.

February 3, 2021

New Jersey expands indoor dining, but science behind the move debated

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy drew praise from state Republicans Wednesday after approving an increase in indoor dining capacity for local restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, though the role science has played in shaping state guidelines remains a matter of debate.

February 3, 2021

Lobster tail bouquets are now a Valentine’s Day gift

Forget flowers for Valentine’s Day. Now, you can get your significant other a lobster tail bouquet.

February 3, 2021

NASA challenges foodies to develop new technology for feeding astronauts in space

NASA's "Deep Food Challenge" is calling on innovators to design food technologies for the next frontier.

February 3, 2021

Peeps candies returning for Easter after pandemic forced company to skip Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day

The popular candy did not produce its usual Halloween and Christmas products in 2020, after the company was forced to temporarily shut down production earlier in the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

February 3, 2021

Burger King France is giving away 2-pound bags of potatoes at the drive-thru

It’s a king’s job to save the potatoes.

February 3, 2021

Florida girl wears Chick-fil-A uniform to 'heroes' day at school, becomes honorary employee

A young girl in Florida knew just what to wear to "Everyday Heroes" day at school — a Chick-fil-A uniform. And when the manager of a local restaurant caught wind of the 9-year-old's idea, she was so touched that she invited the girl for a tour and crowned her an honorary employee.

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 3, 2021

Pulmonologist says NYC indoor dining restrictions are 'far too stringent,' restaurants can reopen safely

Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a pulmonologist who has been treating COVID-19 patients at a New York hospital, argued on Wednesday that restaurants are safe when "proper protocols" are in place and should reopen in New York City after being closed for indoor dining for weeks.  

February 3, 2021

Dave Thomas Circle: DC acquires Wendy's restaurant at center of 'horror story' intersection to rework traffic

Officials in Washington, D.C., have used eminent domain to acquire a property at the center of the city’s most “notorious” intersection — a property that currently houses a Wendy’s restaurant — in order to make improvements and rework traffic for the safety of motorists and cyclists.