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  • Blogs

    March 1, 2012

    Restaurant Workers in Miami and Los Angeles Join Suit Against Capital Grille

    Workers at the Capital Grille restaurants in Miami and Los Angeles have joined a growing class-action lawsuit against the chain's parent company, Darden Restaurants, over alleged racial discrimination, illegal labor practices and violations of state wage laws.

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Robert Sietsema at Kutsher's Tribeca; Lauren Shockey at La Promenade des Anglais

    This week in the Voice, Robert Sietsema noshes on Jewish-American gems such as pastrami and gefilte fish at Tribeca newcomer Kutsher's. He especially enjoyed the starters and stews: "The matzo-ball soup ($11) is close to perfection, with a clear, light broth and crushed-cracker orbs of the 'big ball ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2011

    Padma Paid to Get Off Stage; Olive Garden and Red Lobster to Cut Salt, Calories

    ​Padma Lakshmi, who hosted The Moth's storytelling event at Cooper Union Tuesday night, was reportedly paid to get off the stage due to a "grating" performance. [NY Post] The Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and others are hopping on Michelle Obama's healthy-eating bandwagon and pledging to reduce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Red Lobster Employs Actual Fishermen to Convince Us of Its 'Authenticity'

    Real people, real stories, real advertising dollars.​Taking a page from the Olive Garden playbook, Red Lobster is has embarked on a campaign to make people think of it as something more authentic and less off-putting than it actually is.

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Americans Love the Olive Garden; Monte's Reopens in Gowanus

    ​Lab-grown artificial meat might sound gross, but it could reduce greenhouse gasses by 96% if used to replace conventional livestock. [The Guardian] What national chains do people love most? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, the Olive Garden and Red Lobster. [Chicago Trib ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    New York to Become 'Leading Example' of Urban Camping, Maybe

    Not exactly what Salazar had in mind.​Ken Salazar, the Interior Secretary, has come up with a fun idea. Urban camping! Okay, the idea to camp in urban areas is not Salazar's per se, but he has just announced that Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn will be developed by the National Park Service to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2011

    In Case You Haven't Gotten Enough Lobster Roll News

    ​Perhaps because August seems to have arrived two months early, everyone is busy pretending they live in Maine. Or at least that's one way to explain the fact that not a day seems to pass without some sort of lobster roll-related news. And today is no exception.

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Adult Prom Is the Saddest Prom

    ​Here is a rarely discussed fact: Put the word "adult" in front of most nouns, and they become sadder, a bit desperate, somehow clinging to a semblance of youth while at the same time inherently denying it. Rarely does the word "adult" help a noun, because if "child" or "teen" or "underaged" i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2011

    Restaurant Lawsuits Becoming More Popular, Restaurateurs Clearly Not Thrilled

    flickr/KeithBurtisOrder! Order!​D. Maimon Kirshenbaum, everyone's favorite suck-it-to-the-restaurant lawyer gets some more airtime, now because his law firm has sued so many people that restaurant kerfuffles are making labor law hot again!

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Ask the Critics: Where Can I Take Someone Who Likes Chain Restaurants?

    ​Jacob B. asks: Where would you take someone who seems to generally prefer chain (or mini-chain) restaurants? Ideally on the Upper West Side, but I'm open to elsewhere in the city. Dear Jacob: A better question: Why does your friend like chain restaurants? Sure, maybe portion sizes are large ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2011

    Restaurant Chains Adapt to Rising Food Costs; Sbarro Goes Bankrupt

    ​Restaurant chains are being forced to change how they buy food to adapt to rising costs. Starbucks wants to team up with other companies to buy milk, sugar, and other essentials; Red Lobster and Olive Garden are moving to a system in which they buy only what they need. [Wall Street Journal] ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Numerous Americans Say 'I Love You' With Olive Garden

    ​If you are reading this and haven't made any Valentine's Day dining plans, you are screwed. Unless you are one of the millions of Americans who apparently think that Olive Garden is a desirable destination for romantic dining.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    People Cooking Less at Home; Red Lobster Lowers Prices

    ​Is butter the new hot condiment? If high-end restaurants in Asia are anything to go by, diners might soon expect to see a butter list with their meal. [Wall Street Journal] France is now McDonald's second biggest market next to the U.S. Across Europe, people are cooking less at home. [Wall S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Last Night: Diddy Dirty Money and Rick Ross Beat Back the Rain at Governors Island

    ​Power 105 Power Live, Featuring Rick Ross and Diddy Governors Island Sunday, August 22 The weather on Sunday in advance of Power 105's Power Live concert at Governors Island was fitting, considering its star attraction. There was a thick, slowing dampness in New York City yesterday--not so m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    Letter Grades May Lead to Frozen Sushi; Fast-Food Chains Embrace Sustainable Fish

    ​A new iPhone app allows park-goers to order food from the green. CityMint has a GPS add-on that allows delivery people to locate customers anywhere in the park, forgoing the need for a fixed address. [NY Daily News] Jacques Torres may have pissed off Hershey's with his Champagne kiss, but Ge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Q&A: Holly Miranda on Magic, Sneaking Records, and The Need to "Come Out"

    Sebastian MylanarskiHolly Miranda Known for being the face of Brooklyn rock act the Jealous Girlfriends, Holly Miranda quietly released her debut solo album The Magician's Private Library this past February. It's a washed-out, hazy record that has Miranda's airy voice sounding something like '80s 4 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    The Great Faisal Shahzad Garbage Pick: A Scoop You Can't Tweet

    ​Between the alert Vietnam vet T-shirt vendor, the big good-looking cop on horseback, the detective who squeezed underneath the Nissan Pathfinder to read the VIN number that klutzy car-bomber Faisal Shahzad forgot about, the FBI agents who lost his trail, and the mayor who decided he'd deal wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    A Glut of Wheat; The Scourge of Tip Jars

    ​Fast-food chains are recovering from a difficult winter of poor sales with the new season. McDonald's, Wendy's, and Domino's have all seen a spike since the start of spring. [Forbes] Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts say that the restaurant industry's recovery officially started in March, with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    The City's Best Egg Dishes; Do Relaxation Drinks Work?

    ​A new study suggests that fast food makes people impatient. Researchers say it's impossible to know whether fast food causes the need for time efficiency or is just a consequence of it, but that it reinforces a focus on instant gratification. [FOXNews] A roundup of the city's tastiest egg di ... More >>

  • Film

    December 8, 2009

    Broken Lizard's Likably Stoopid Slammin' Salmon

    ​A new study suggests that fast food makes people impatient. Researchers say it's impossible to know whether fast food causes the need for time efficiency or is just a consequence of it, but that it reinforces a focus on instant gratification. [FOXNews] A roundup of the city's tastiest egg di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Pizzas to Kill a Horse

    artwork_rebel/flickrThis may indeed be why you're fat.​Every so often, Men's Health blesses us with a round-up of the "Best and Worst" foods in America, enlightening and often grossing out its audience with the revelation a single serving of most chain restaurant food has enough calories, sodi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2009

    Taco Bell Enters the Food Truck Fray; Red Mango Adds Bugs to Its Teas & Yogurt

    The food truck craze continues, with new trucks popping up regularly in New York and other cities, many serving increasingly gourmet food. But could the end of the trend be near now that Taco Bell has released its own truck? [NY Times] A vegan advocacy group is pushing for a New Jersey court to ord ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    Chili's Big Mouth Bites Blow Big Macs Out of the Water; Midtown Lunch Founder Profiled

    Starbucks plans to launch a healthy new menu later this month that will feature baked goods without high-fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors, as well as salads and other items. The new menu will be advertised with the slogan "Real Food. Simply Delicious." [Reuters] If you think a Big Mac has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    'Dr. Evil' takes on ACORN

    Starbucks plans to launch a healthy new menu later this month that will feature baked goods without high-fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors, as well as salads and other items. The new menu will be advertised with the slogan "Real Food. Simply Delicious." [Reuters] If you think a Big Mac has ... More >>

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