July 24, 2021 Illinois restaurant owner fighting fine for flying American flag: report A patriotic restaurant owner in northern Illinois is facing fines of $200 – all because he decided to fly an American flag outside his business, according to a report.
July 23, 2021 Mario Batali settles harassment probe, to pay $600K to accusers Celebrity chef Mario Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation by the state attorney general’s office into allegations that Batali, restaurant managers and other workers sexually harassed employees.
July 19, 2021 Los Angeles County mask mandate creates distrust among frail restaurant industry: 'No clarity whatsoever' Los Angeles County reinstituted a mask mandate Saturday night for public indoor settings in response to the Delta variant spreading throughout the area, leaving business owners indignant and exhausted by the mixed messaging.
July 17, 2021 Some San Francisco-area restaurants reinstate mask requirements, cut unvaccinated workers over new guidance After San Francisco Bay Area health officials issued new guidance Friday recommending that everyone – even those who are vaccinated – should wear masks indoors, many restaurants are now reportedly requiring them again for their employees.Â
July 16, 2021 Jack in the Box mocks McDonald's ice cream machines in response to viral video Nobody likes hearing that the ice cream machines are broken.
July 12, 2021 Video of woman styling hair in packed Florida sports bar goes viral Although many people can relate to having a hair emergency, not everyone is willing to handle it at a bar.
July 10, 2021 California restaurant blames government assistance for staff shortages: report Taco Loco in Folsom, California, reportedly posted a sign inside the restaurant saying that government assistance was the reason for their staffing trouble, according to reports.
July 1, 2021 South Carolina BBQ restaurateur fixes up old cars to donate to families in need A South Carolina restauranteur moonlights as an auto mechanic for families in need.
July 1, 2021 These are the best barbecue cities in 2021, new report finds On Wednesday, LawnStarter released a study that found the best barbecue cities in America based on access to barbecue, quality of barbecue and barbecue-related events.
June 29, 2021 Man accused of suffocating $10k worth of lobsters at Cape Cod seafood market Crime doesn’t pay and lobsters aren’t cheap.