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NYC food

This No-Frills Bronx Cafeteria Serves Some Of The City's Best Fried Seafood - Mashed

22 hours ago

Food & drink

Mystic Fish Camp Brings Retro Summer Vibes and Sustainable Seafood to the Connecticut Coastline | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

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NYC food

This No-Frills Bronx Cafeteria Serves Some Of The City's Best Fried Seafood - Mashed

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fromEater Boston

1 day ago

A James Beard Winner Lures Diners to Mystic With Casual Seafood and Camp Vibes

Mystic Fish Camp offers sustainable seafood with a nostalgic summer camp vibe, featuring innovative dishes like monkfish rolls and yellowfin tuna burgers.

5 days ago

Soledad - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation

Soledad is a vibrant restaurant in the Upper East Side offering exceptional Mexican cuisine in a relaxed, Miami Beach-inspired atmosphere.

Dining

6 days ago

What Is A Casual Restaurant And What Makes It Different From Fine Dining? - Tasting Table

Casual dining offers a laid-back atmosphere with diverse menu options and reasonable prices, making it ideal for various occasions.

#chilis

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

E-Commerce

It Was a Relic of the '90s. The Food Was OK at Best. Now It's the Hottest Restaurant in America. What Happened?

Food & drink

This US State Is Home To The First Chili's Restaurant - Tasting Table

fromFast Company

Chicago

Chili's re-ups its relevance with a wave of nostalgia

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

E-Commerce

It Was a Relic of the '90s. The Food Was OK at Best. Now It's the Hottest Restaurant in America. What Happened?

Food & drink

This US State Is Home To The First Chili's Restaurant - Tasting Table

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Chicago

Chili's re-ups its relevance with a wave of nostalgia

Why Red Lobster Went Bankrupt (No, It Wasn't The Endless Shrimp Campaign) - Tasting Table

Red Lobster's bankruptcy signals the decline of an era in casual dining due to corporate mismanagement and pandemic-related challenges.

Silicon Valley food

fromThesanjoseblog

1 week ago

The Stand is Coming to San Jose

The Stand opens in San Jose, enhancing local dining with diverse American cuisine and community engagement.

Modern Filipino Restaurant Kayu Makes a Comeback in Dupont Circle

Kayu, Chef Paolo Dungca's restaurant, has reopened in Dupont Circle offering a streamlined casual dining experience with a focus on a la carte options.

Why We Can't Get Enough Of Golden Corral's Buffet Biscuits - Tasting Table

Golden Corral's biscuits are highly rated for their buttery flavor and quality, surpassing many menu favorites.

NYC food

4 weeks ago

Elia - Review - Pleasanton - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Elia offers a Mykonos-inspired ambiance and high-quality Greek cuisine, ideal for casual or romantic dining experiences.

Food & drink

fromCN Traveller

How to do street food right in Tokyo, according to the locals

Tokyo's comfort food dining scene showcases nostalgic B-kyū gurume dishes that include udon, ramen, gyoza, yakisoba, and yakitori.

SF food

Sco's - Review - Bayview - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Sco's cevichería is known for its standout ceviche, especially the ahi version infused with lime juice.

The Type Of Dish You Should Be Serving For A Relaxed Lunch Party - Tasting Table

Hosting lunch parties can be more relaxing than dinner parties thanks to their informal atmosphere and smaller guest lists. Simple one-pot dishes suit this vibe well.

Cooking

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is a perfect date night pizza spot - Review - New York - The Infatuation

L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele offers authentic Neapolitan pizza with a casual atmosphere and larger shareable pies in the West Village since 2023.

Roses On Adeline - Review - Berkeley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Roses on Adeline is a casual neighborhood wine bar in South Berkeley, known for its friendly atmosphere and seasonal dishes.

East Bay food

Burma Love Menlo Park - Review - Menlo Park - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Burma Love in Menlo Park offers modern Burmese cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for a casual dining experience.

Sultana - Review - Menlo Park - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Sultana in Menlo Park excels in delicious Turkish food rather than flashy decor.

The Only Way You Should Be Serving Baked Goods At Your Breakfast Buffet - Tasting Table

Halving baked goods not only reduces waste, allowing guests to enjoy smaller portions without leftovers, but it also lets them mix and match their favorites.

Everyday cooking

fromBuzzFeed

People Have Moved On From "Girl Dinner" To These Viral "Allison Plates"

Girl Dinner, a TikTok phenomenon, focuses on the joy of grazing and simplicity, encouraging people to mix their favorite foods in casual, unstructured meals.

Everyday cooking

The Wing Chain Competing With TGI Fridays And Applebee's With A New Endless Appetizer Menu - Tasting Table

Buffalo Wild Wings is launching its Bottomless Apps, an all-day, every-day deal for $9.99, focusing on appetizers to attract dine-in customers amidst the casual dining struggle.

Dining

fromBusiness Insider

McDonald's was ranked the biggest restaurant chain in the US. Here are the other chains that topped the list.

Technomic's ranking revealed that Texas Roadhouse is the biggest casual-dining chain in the US, while McDonald's remains the largest overall restaurant chain.

fromIndependent

Where Michelin-star chefs go to eat pub grub and carveries in Ireland: 'If this place is open and has any kind of roast on the menu I'm in heaven'

Michelin-starred chefs enjoy eating at local pubs for simple yet high-quality food.

East Bay food

fromEater NY

One of New York's Most Acclaimed Restaurant Groups Nabs Longtime Soho Bistro

Restaurant group Kent Hospitality is replacing Bistro Les Amis with a casual neighborhood spot focused on drinks.

Kent Hospitality is expanding, reflecting new leadership with a diverse range of culinary projects.

The closing of Bistro Les Amis marks the end of a notable era in SoHo dining.

Dining

The Most Affordable NYC Tasting Menus - New York - The Infatuation

Tasting menus have become more accessible and affordable, often available for under $140.

Casual tasting-menu restaurants are emerging, providing gourmet experiences without formal settings or high costs.

fromBusiness Insider

I ordered the cheapest burger meal at Applebee's, Chili's, and TGI Friday's - one chain had the best value by far

In my quest for the cheapest cheeseburgers, I found that all options at Applebee's, Chili's, and TGI Fridays were cooked properly and served with ample fries.

SF food

East Bay food

1 year ago

The 11 Best Restaurants In The Lower Haight - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The Lower Haight offers a variety of relaxed dining options, perfect for casual outings and comfort food.

London food

fromTime Out London

Beloved chicken shop Chick 'n' Sours is closing its final two London restaurants

Chick 'n' Sours has permanently closed its two London locations due to financial difficulties in the casual dining model.

At Sunflower Garden, rely on quick, decent Vietnamese food - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Sunflower Garden offers a diverse Vietnamese menu with generous portions and quick service, ideal for a casual meal.

Berlin food

Red Robin Offers Free Birthday Burgers, But There's A Catch - Tasting Table

Red Robin provides a free birthday burger reward for registered diners, with specific conditions for eligibility.

fromLondon On The Inside

Trinity in Clapham Is Launching a Spin-Off Sandwich Concept

Trinity's chef Adam Byatt launches Outside by Trinity, a casual sandwich truck offering gourmet options, beginning on May 23, 2025.

Dining

6 months ago

Jaji - Review - Uptown Oakland - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Jaji provides an upscale yet relaxed dining experience with Afghan dishes designed for sharing.

The Caribbean-Inspired Chain Restaurant That Abruptly Closed Locations In 8 States - Tasting Table

The closures came as a shock to many customers, who found out as they walked up to the restaurant ready to eat only to find signs posted on the door.

Miami food

Taqueria Los Cuernos - Review - Daly City - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The al pastor is perfectly seasoned, and upgrading to a super taco with all the fixings pushes it over the top.

Portland food

fromEntrepreneur

How a New Leader Is Reviving a Classic Restaurant Franchise | Entrepreneur

Mina Haque aims to revive Tony Roma's franchise despite having no restaurant experience.

The franchise is down to six U.S. locations after facing intense competition.

Haque was brought on due to her leadership skills and legal background.

Food & drink

fromNew York Post