Restaurant operators have spent decades trying to solve one of the industry’s most persistent problems: every time a server leaves, valuable knowledge leaves with them. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2.3 million servers working in restaurants today, yet every year more than 423,000 positions must be filled, creating a […]
Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate destination for sports viewing and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Shannon McNiel as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. McNiel, previously co-CEO and an experienced operator who has led the brand since November 2024 in close partnership with co-CEO Brooks Schaden, will now lead a critical stage of growth for […]
Aria has named Elissa Hayward executive pastry chef, adding another creative voice to a team where ideas already move between the kitchen, pastry, bar, and wine programs. Hayward reunites with executive chef Austin Goetzman, with whom she previously worked at Lazy Betty, and joins bar lead Eric Simpkins and lead sommelier and assistant general manager […]
Sushi Ii, the intimate Japanese restaurant in Newport Beach’s Mariner’s Mile, has entered its next chapter as Sushi Suhama, with a new name that reflects both the restaurant’s Japanese roots and its connection to the coastal landscape it calls home. While the name is new, Sushi Suhama remains an evolution of the restaurant guests have come […]
Via 313, the Austin-founded Detroit-style pizzeria, is expanding its DLX 313 pizza to all locations following its initial rollout in select markets. The DLX 313 combines four of the brand’s signature pizzas—The Detroiter, The Ambassador Bridge, The Cadillac, and The Bobo Brazil—in one large pan, double-cut into 16 squares. Pricing ranges from $34 to $36, […]
From a working barn to celebrated culinary destination, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection has spent more than five decades evolving alongside the landscape that surrounds it. Once home to livestock, horses and chickens – and later used as an ice creamery – the historic barn was restored in 1973 and transformed into White Barn Inn […]
KNEAD Hospitality + Design has announced that Chef Juan Pablo Loza has joined Mi Vida as Culinary Director. This is the first menu change of its kind for both KNEAD and Mi Vida since opening in 2018 as the group continues its ongoing market expansion with locations across Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach. The […]
A new locally-owned restaurant and bar is coming to SMU Boulevard this winter. Barsella, an Italian-American restaurant, New York-style pizzeria and cocktail bar, will open at 5600 SMU Blvd., Suite 120 in Dallas for dinner and late night, with slices from a walk-up window during the day. Barsella is the first hospitality concept from Dallas native Oliver Steinberg. Barsella is meant to […]
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria announced today that its highly anticipated St. Charles restaurant will officially open Tuesday, October 27 at 3050 E. Main St., further expanding the family-owned company’s presence in the Chicagoland area. The restaurant marks Lou Malnati’s 70th location and will employ approximately 100 team members. The 6,200-square-foot space features a full-service dining room […]
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 […]
The Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards. Celebrating its 18th year, the GRACE Awards recognize the people and organizations whose leadership and talent continue to strengthen Georgia’s restaurant and hospitality industry. Peers nominate finalists, giving members of Georgia’s hospitality community the […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Sauce, a leading first-party ordering, delivery and retention platform for restaurants, today announced a strategic partnership with Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace. Through the partnership, Sauce will become a direct ordering and delivery partner available to Grubhub merchants, enabling restaurants to support direct sales while leveraging Grubhub’s nationwide delivery network for fulfillment. […]
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 […]
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