Restaurant workers wanted to unionize at this L.A. hotel. Now the restaurants are closing
Workers at Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles filed cards to organize a union, and the hotel's food operator decided to close the restaurants where they worked.
Employees at Noble 33, the third-party management company behind the restaurants, have been discontented due to increased workload and lack of support from management. [ more ]
'We're back!': On Marathon Monday, regulars returned to a new Eastern Standard
The Marathon Monday favorite, Eastern Standard, reopened in a new location in Fenway-Kenmore, restoring a Patriots Day tradition for former regulars. [ more ]
Marc Murphy is opening Marc179 restaurant for three nights a month, serving a four-course menu at $75, aiming for profitability with a smaller establishment.
Dan Kluger's Greywind offers a Chef's Counter experience three evenings a month, serving about six courses with changing themes for $185, focusing on quality over quantity. [ more ]
SF restaurateur fails to show in court, judge orders her to pay $800,000 by default
A major San Francisco restaurateur is facing the potential loss of her restaurant empire after failing to respond to court orders in a civil lawsuit.
Weinberg has been ordered to pay $811,989.28 in damages to Stanton and two writs of execution have been issued to seize her personal property and bank accounts. [ more ]
Lauded Vietnamese Restaurant the Slanted Door Will Not Reopen at the Ferry Building
Renowned restaurant Slanted Door won't reopen flagship location at SF's Ferry Building due to high renovation costs and new projects excitement. [ more ]
Hogsalt and Developer R2 Nix Goose Island Entertainment Complex
R2 and Hogsalt Hospitality partnership for Goose Island development dissolved due to zoning challenges preventing outdoor dining permits.
Chicago's PMDs were established to protect blue-collar manufacturing jobs but made exceptions for outdoor dining during the pandemic to support restaurants survival. [ more ]
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Here Are the DC Area Nominees for the 2024 James Beard Awards
Local area restaurants and chefs received multiple nominations in regional and national categories for the James Beard Awards.
Notable nominees include Hollis Wells Silverman for Outstanding Restaurateur, Susan Bae for Outstanding Pastry Chef, and Masako Morishita for Emerging Chef. [ more ]
Boston Market quietly closes final Bay Area stores
Boston Market closed its last Bay Area stores quietly, following a trend of shuttering locations across the country.
The Fremont outpost faced closure due to code violations, while other locations in Oakland, San Jose, and Santa Clara have also ceased operations. [ more ]
Pescador, part of Blue Ribbon Restaurants, closes after more than a year in Kenmore Square
The seafood restaurant Pescador from the Blue Ribbon Restaurants group has closed after over a year of operation in Kenmore Square.
The closure reflects the challenges in the restaurant industry, with efforts made to support employees by reassigning them to other locations within the restaurant network. [ more ]
The new Tavern on Rush by Phil Stefani will preserve the essence of the original through its people-oriented approach.
The revamped restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on providing a quality dining experience including a renowned steakhouse selection. [ more ]
A Next-Level Chinese Street Food Spot Opens in the East Village
Hot pot is popular due to its ability to feed large groups with diverse tastes, interactive cooking experience, variety of ingredients, and affordability.
YGF Malatang offers a solution to traditional hot pot challenges by providing a fast-food style experience catered to solo diners with a wide selection of ingredients. [ more ]
An Upcoming Taiwanese Noodle Shop Spotlights a Culture's Fading History
Taiwanese chef Rich Wang will debut Minyoli, a restaurant in Andersonville focusing on traditional beef noodle soup with hand-cut daily noodles and braised snacks like lu wei.
Minyoli's menu pays homage to juan cun, distinctive cultural enclaves in Taiwan that have faced challenges like urban renewal, preserving unique culinary and cultural mash-ups. [ more ]
Lawsuit says employee at Michelin-recognized SF restaurant attacked a customer
A customer has filed a lawsuit against Rooh, a Michelin Guide-recognized Indian restaurant in San Francisco, alleging that an employee physically attacked her after inquiring about a discount.
The customer is suing both the restaurant and the employee for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and negligent hiring for damages exceeding $35,000. [ more ]
This Valentine's Day, we're sending love to our favorite East Bay restaurants and foods
Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars play an important role in our communities by providing a gathering place for support and celebration.
The restaurant industry has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including business-plan pivots, changing rules, surging commodity prices, and hiring difficulties. [ more ]
Restaurants Can Now Call Themselves 'Palestinian' on Google
Google has finally updated its restaurant categories to include 'Palestinian,' after years of only including descriptors like 'Israeli' and 'Lebanese'.
Restaurants have been asking Google to make this change for years, and it is seen as a step towards more accurate representation of Palestinian cuisine. [ more ]