April 18, 2021 Texas nurse on her viral video of McDonald's sign reading 'no one wants to work anymore' Brittany Logan says she thinks the Texas McDonald's is short-staffed because people make more on unemployment and 'they're just not wanting to go to work.'
April 17, 2021 Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways Budweiser announced it will give away 10,000 virtual debit cards for vaccinated fans to spend on beer.
April 17, 2021 Bubble tea shortage hits US, could last for several months: report The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of boba and its key ingredient, tapioca starch. Boba is used for the popular drink, bubble tea.
April 15, 2021 Miller Lite encourages COVID-19 vaccines with one-sleeved 'vax time' t-shirts Miller Lite has released limited-edition “Vax Time” t-shirts, with just one sleeve, so the wearer has one arm free for his or her COVID-19 vaccine.
April 14, 2021 Busch Beer paying dog $20G, plus 'benefits,' to taste Dog Brew Busch Beer has launched a contest to find a new “Chief Tasting Officer” for its Dog Brew, which it released last year.
April 13, 2021 IHOP debuts 'bacon obsession' menu with 'bigger' steakhouse-style bacon IHOP debuts Bacon Obsession menu with the breakfast staple featured for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.
April 11, 2021 Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home Many laid-off chefs or idle restaurant workers have pivoted to dishing out food with a taste of home. Some have found their entrepreneurial side, slinging culinary creations from their own kitchens.
April 10, 2021 Denver bar requires COVID-19 vaccine for dine-in customers, employees Bar Max, a cocktail bar in Denver, announced it would only allow customers who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus to dine in. The bar also requires all staff to be vaccinated.
April 9, 2021 Kansas state lawmaker recorded blood-alcohol level twice legal limit, said trooper was a 'donut boy': reports The Kansas state Senate majority leader was arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence, allegedly recording a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit, according to reports.
April 9, 2021 New Jersey server receives almost $2G after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules Last week, a customer refused to tip a server because the restaurant has a 90-minute time limit.