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Plus, Gen Z and Private Equity’s Restaurant Takeover, Redesigning the Consumer Experience, more AI-Generated Marketing Debate, the Most Remote 2-Michelin Restaurant in the World, and more.
This Houston Restaurant Is the Busiest Uber Eats Restaurant in the World
Aga’s in Houston generates more Uber Eats deliveries than any other single-location business around the globe. It’s built an incredible following by pumping out a staggering volume of Indian and Pakistani takeout, handling about a half-million delivery and takeout orders each year.
Beloved Mexican Food Disappearing From Restaurant Menus Across America
Tamales are steadily disappearing from Mexican restaurant menus across the country. Restaurant operators point out that the multi-day preparation process requires a lot of labor for a dish that doesn’t generate the same demand or high prices as tacos.
Where Do the A-List Eat Now?
Showbiz hangouts across cities like Los Angeles, New York, and London stay popular by offering stars familiar menus, trusted staff, and total discretion from the public eye. While trendy new spots open all the time, industry crowds keep coming back to classic industry watering holes where they can mingle safely with peers.
Dick Portillo Sold His Restaurant Empire for Nearly $1B, but Says He Was Happier Before the Deal
Dick Portillo built a humble hot dog stand into a famous regional empire before cashing out. Even though he’s had some regrets about selling, he’s turned that massive deal into a massive personal fortune.
‘Don’t Spend $20 on an Acai Bowl’: Gen Z Are Shunning Private Equity’s Restaurant Takeover
Younger diners are increasingly pushing back against private equity firms buying up popular food spots. Many fear that corporate takeovers lead to higher prices, sterile environments, and a loss of local charm.
From the Drive-Thru to the Digital Model: How Decades of Store Redesigns Changed the Way People Shop and Eat
Over the last several decades, restaurant and retail layouts have continually evolved to prioritize speed and convenience. From the introduction of drive-thrus to modern digital pickup shelves, these subtle redesigns have reshaped how people buy food and goods every day.
Restaurants Face Backlash Over AI-Generated Food Photos
Restaurants are facing online backlash for using bizarre, computer-generated images to advertise their menus. Diners’ frustration with synthetic graphics has grown so strong that some spots are going viral simply by posting handwritten promises to ditch artificial intelligence.
For New and Emerging Restaurants, Artificial Intelligence Can Be a Boon
New dining spots’re turning to artificial intelligence to sharpen their marketing strategies and build buzz online. These tech tools make it easier for fresh businesses to reach customers and stand out in a crowded market.
AI Restaurant Ads Are Free. But at What Cost?
While AI-generated marketing tools offer restaurants a quick and free way to pump out social media flyers, they often backfire. Diners frequently spot the identical templates and unappealing food images, leaving them with the impression that an establishment doesn’t care about quality.
‘We Broke the Rules:’ Why Chef Ferran Adriá Is the Subject of New TV Drama
Famed Catalan chef Ferran Adrià is the subject of a new six-part television drama exploring the history of his groundbreaking restaurant, El Bulli. The series traces his journey from starting as an inexperienced kitchen hand to revolutionizing modern cooking with avant-garde techniques.
What It Takes To Run the Most Remote 2-Michelin Restaurant in the World
Chef Poul Andrias Ziska runs Restaurant PAZ, a remote two-Michelin-starred spot where menus feature ultra-fresh seafood from nearby waters and traditional wind-cured meats. The kitchen blends these ancient local preservation methods with modern fine dining techniques to give diners an unforgettable taste of the North Atlantic.
How America’s Best Restaurant Serves 450 Pounds Of Meat Every Week
A 50-person team turns eight and a half hours of prep into a $150, three-course Caribbean prix fixe for 125 guests each night. Led by Chef Paul Carmichael, the kitchen crew handles heavy weekly orders of goat, bass, and habaneros before bringing everything together in an open kitchen right in front of attentive diners.
NYC’s Legendary Carnegie Deli Reopens
The iconic Carnegie Deli has finally made its much-anticipated return to New York City. Hungry fans can once again drop by to enjoy those legendary, towering pastrami sandwiches that made the original spot a global favorite.
7 Las Vegas Restaurants Where the Room Has a Story, Too
Certain dining spots across Las Vegas offer much more than just a meal by letting patrons soak in decades of local history. These unique venues combine distinct culinary menus with spaces that carry rich tales from the city’s past.
Yes, You Can Send Food Back at a Restaurant – But There’s a Right Way to Do It
Returning an unsatisfactory meal doesn’t have to turn into a stressful ordeal if you speak up early instead of waiting until the plate’s nearly empty. Keeping your cool and staying polite helps the kitchen fix the issue smoothly, so it helps to brush up on the etiquette of doing it the right way.