Outdoor restaurant dining is perhaps the closest we’ve come to a return to normalcy since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: Sidewalk and patio setups offer a familiar service while, if approached ...

With the virus still spreading, many remain cautious about eating out. With stay-at-home restrictions gradually being lifted across the country, many Americans are tempted to toss the takeout or home ...

Early in the pandemic, restaurants had to close their dining rooms because of local or national restrictions intended to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Those restrictions have mostly lifted — but ...

New research is highlighting just how risky indoor dining can be during the Covid-19 pandemic — especially if you’re seated at the wrong table. A study from South Korea published last month in the ...

The world of dining and drinking is an obstacle course wrapped in a labyrinth wrapped in a logic puzzle — it’s full of pitfalls, gray areas, and bewildering questions that really shouldn’t even be ...

Restaurant prices are rising—how is it changing the way we eat? The latest James Beard Foundation report reveals how inflation, shifting consumer habits, and industry challenges are reshaping dining ...

This holiday season, Americans aren't just booking dinner reservations — they’re investing in experiences. New data from Tock shows a 24% surge in premium dining bookings compared to 2023.¹ Combined ...

Fast Company’s 2025 list of the most innovative companies in restaurants, dining, and food services includes Cava, Wonder, Wingstop, Dig, and more. Five years ago, a global pandemic upended ...

In the restaurant industry, the right concept can shape everything from the layout of your dining room to whether you invest in a commercial dishwasher or a full farm-to-table system. And if you’re ...