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Le Colonial Delray Beach, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant inspired by the elegance of 1920s Saigon, has unveiled new private dining and catering menus, expanding its offerings for intimate dinners, corporate gatherings, holiday parties and other special events, just in time for the holidays. Private dining options include The Parrot Room, an intimate private dining room […]

Marlow’s Tavern, the Woodall, and Sterling Culinary Management welcomed golfers to the 28th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting Sterling Futures Foundation on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at Country Club of Roswell. The four-person scramble brought supporters together for a full day on the course, followed by an after-party, awards, and a silent auction, all supporting the foundation’s work in […]

TGI Fridays, where the world goes to celebrate, brought together eight of the brand’s best bartenders from across the world to compete in the 29th World Bartender Championship (WBC), a flagship event at its Global Business Conference in Orlando. During a week focused on global brand momentum, the friendly competition between TGI Fridays’ most skilled bartenders […]

 Baccarat Hotel New York, the Forbes Five Star AAA and Five Diamond hotel, announces the appointment of two food and beverage team leaders at the award-winning property. Chef Isaac Olivo has been named the Executive Chef, and In this role, he will collaborate with Chef Gabriel Kreuther, the hotel’s Two Michelin-starred Culinary Director in overseeing […]

Hacienda Tulum, a new Mexican fine dining steakhouse from longtime friends and restaurateurs Nicolas Geeraerts and Tommy Mitsios, the owners of Tulum Tacos & Tequila, officially opens its doors on the Long Beach boardwalk. Located at 180 Boardwalk with ocean views and direct beach access, Hacienda Tulum is a year-round restaurant built around the concept […]

Viren Patel, a franchise operator who has run restaurants under two other national brands, has signed a franchise agreement to open The Flying Biscuit Café in Greenville, N.C. The agreement covers one café, the brand’s first in eastern North Carolina. Site selection is underway, and an opening date will be announced once a lease is […]

An all-day breakfast and lunch café is coming to 1660 S Mason Rd in Katy, Texas, where franchise partners Mario Harper and Ifeoma Harper have signed a lease for their first The Flying Biscuit Café. The café is targeted to open in late November 2026 and will join five Flying Biscuit cafés already open across […]

 East Coast Wings + Grill  (“ECW+G”), a full-service restaurant franchise known for its award-winning wings and made-to-order menu,is proud to announce that franchisees, Brent and Sherry Weaver, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The prestigious award recognizes franchise owners who exemplify excellence in their businesses, communities, and […]

Two longtime guests of The Flying Biscuit Café have signed a franchise agreement to bring the all-day breakfast brand to Huntersville, N.C., in the greater Lake Norman area north of Charlotte. David Mumby and Jimmy Mumby signed for one café, with site selection underway. An address and opening date will be announced once a lease […]

J. Alexander’s, the premier dining destination recognized for its wood-fired cuisine, classic American fare and exceptional service, is preparing to bring its signature experience to Gilbert this November at 2192 SanTan Village Pkwy. The opening will mark the brand’s second Arizona location, following its 2025 Chandler debut. In preparation for its opening, J. Alexander’s is […]

State of Play Hospitality will open its second Flight Club venue in Texas on Friday, Oct. 23, at Village on the Parkway in Addison, marking the Social Darts concept’s Dallas-Fort Worth debut. Known for reimagining the classic British game of darts into an interactive, tech-enabled social experience, Flight Club blends the thrill of friendly competition […]

Family-friendly wing spot Jefferson’s is bringing back its “Coach of the Year” program once more, launched in celebration of National Coaches Day on Oct. 6. Now in its fourth year, the program has, in the last few years, honored dozens of coaches across all five states where Jefferson’s has locations: Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, and […]

Sushi by Boū, the largest omakase brand in the U.S., today celebrates the grand opening of its newest location at Trump National Doral Miami, the renowned Miami golf resort. The new restaurant features a 20-seat omakase counter, Sushi by Boū’s largest to date, as the company builds on its success at hospitality destinations and sets […]

Solmar Hotels & Resorts, a pioneer of Baja California Sur hospitality since 1974, has appointed Mauricio Salicrup as Chief Executive Officer and Michel Albahari as Chief Operating Officer. The new structure strengthens the company’s corporate governance model and supports the growth strategy the group is building for the years ahead. Together the two executives bring […]

Hyatt Vacation Club, a vacation ownership brand with a collection of premium residential-style resorts, is elevating the family vacation experience and making it a lot tastier too, with the launch of Villa Bites by Hyatt Vacation Club, a new program that delivers nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks straight to travelers’ villas. In collaboration with Nurture […]

Dellshire Resort, the newest resort in Wisconsin Dells, is now open, introducing a new kind of immersive resort experience to the destination. The area’s first new build resort in more than two decades, Dellshire blends medieval fantasy-inspired storytelling with the refined comfort of an upscale Midwest retreat. Whether visiting as a family, couple, or group, Dellshire Resort offers a travel experience where themed environments, […]

Menufy, the online ordering and digital growth platform designed for independent restaurants and small chains, recently released new consumer research showing that AI is changing how diners find places to eat and opening a new path to visibility for independent businesses. The survey found that 80 percent of consumers would try an independently owned restaurant […]

Delmonico’s Hospitality Group (DHG), parent company of the historic Delmonico’s restaurant, today opened Boogie Bakery & Bistro, a new all-day bakery and bistro at 4015 Broadway in Washington Heights. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner six days a week, with sourdough baked fresh on site at the heart of the menu. Boogie Bakery & […]

Puttshack Dania Beach makes it easier to break up the weekday routine without racking up the tab. Sunday through Friday, guests can play unlimited tech-infused mini golf for $25 per person, and Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., Happy Hour brings $1 wings, $3 draft beers, cocktails starting at $6.50, and other food […]

Today, Valley Children’s Healthcare and Topgolf, the global leader in sports and entertainment, celebrated the groundbreaking of Topgolf San Joaquin Valley, a milestone for both organizations and the first major tenant in Valley Children’s planned mixed-use development. Topgolf San Joaquin Valley, located on the Central California campus of Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California, is […]

A new Indian dining experience is coming to the Triangle this fall. Malli — Indian Reimagined will celebrate its grand opening at 131 Oakview Commons Drive, Suite 109, Holly Springs, NC 27540, introducing guests to an elevated yet welcoming approach to Indian cuisine centered around food, hospitality, connection and celebration.   Founded by Arunkumar Vijayakumar, Rajesh […]

T’s Brunch Bar, owned by restaurateur and serial entrepreneur, Teneshia Murray, is set to open their fifth location in Powder Springs (located in West Cobb County, 30 miles from Downtown Atlanta) in November 2026. This location, which continues to be Murray’s love letter to Atlanta’s classic brunch dishes, will open at 5780 Ch James Pkwy, […]

Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment, announced the launch of its flagship Football Tailgate series for the 2026 to 2027 football season in partnership with Xperience Hospitality, a national event production company specializing in high-energy sports tailgates. Across 12 of its venues, Tom’s Watch Bar will host more than 200 […]

US Foods Holding Corp., one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, announced the launch of Fall 2026 Scoop, a collection of 14 US Foods Exclusive Brands products inspired by the time-honored standards of Italian cooking. These new products feature authentic ingredients in labor-saving formats with flexible applications, designed to help operators bring innovative, Italian-inspired flavors to […]

The World Food Championships announced a new partnership with Sysco, the global leader in selling, marketing, and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. Sysco will join WFC2026 as an Official Platform Partner, bringing together its extensive foodservice network, culinary expertise, and portfolio of leading brands for an expanded […]

As demand for Hispanic cuisine continues to grow, La Vaquita, the award-winning Hispanic cheese brand, is expanding its foodservice business nationally. The move brings La Vaquita’s authentic cheeses to operators throughout the United States to meet consumers’ demand for traditional Hispanic ingredients. La Vaquita’s foodservice portfolio helps restaurants bring Hispanic flavor to a wide range of […]

Baldor Specialty Foods, a specialty food distributor serving more than 16,000 customers along the East Coast, announced its expansion into North Carolina with an initial focus on the Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte metro areas. Restaurants, hotels, retailers, universities, and other foodservice operators throughout these regions will gain access to Baldor’s curated selection of more than […]

US Foods Holding Corp., one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced the launch of Fall 2025 Scoop, the company’s latest line-up of new, Exclusive Brands products designed to help operators elevate profitability and streamline operations. Today, operators across the industry are facing an ongoing “profitability paradox,” the challenge of expanding menus with profit-boosting, innovative […]