Restaurants

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Overhead view of a restaurant kitchen's waste bins overflowing with unsold food, symbolizing the significant issue of food waste in the culinary industry.
Food & Drink

Food Waste in Restaurants: Scale, Costs, and Sustainability Barriers

In 2024, U.S. restaurants and foodservice businesses generated 12.5 million tons of surplus food, yet less than 1% was ever donated. This staggering waste represents billions of potential meals divert

Camila Roque·July 1, 2026
A diverse group of people enjoying a beautifully plated West African-inspired dish in a lively restaurant setting.
Food & Drink

Top 8 Restaurants & Pop-Ups to Watch in 2026, Including Dakar NOLA

Dakar NOLA, a New Orleans restaurant celebrating West African cuisine, won the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, according to Eater and James Beard .

Camila Roque·June 24, 2026
A lively outdoor food festival with diverse attendees enjoying specialized dishes from various food stalls under the summer sun.
Food & Drink

Summer 2026 Dining Experiences: Restaurants & Events

In June 2026, Sure Shot Burger, a beloved Portland food cart, will open its first brick-and-mortar location at 5013 NE 42nd Avenue, a clear sign of niche culinary concepts expanding their reach, Eater

Camila Roque·June 18, 2026
Enthusiastic fans celebrating a World Cup goal at a lively Dallas bar with a large screen showing the game.
Food & Drink

Dallas restaurants and bars host World Cup watch parties

Tickets to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 games on panoramic dome screens at Cosm Dallas start at $110, offering an ultra-premium viewing experience.

Camila Roque·June 9, 2026
Elegant night view of a top-rated restaurant in Mexico City, highlighting its sophisticated ambiance and the city's vibrant culinary scene.
Food & Drink

Top 8 Best Restaurants in Mexico City for 2026

For 2026, Mexico boasts 29 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, with Mexico City alone home to two of the country's most prestigious two-star establishments, according to MICHELIN Guide .

Camila Roque·June 8, 2026
Interior of a new Italian restaurant in Northern Virginia, showcasing a lively dining room and beautifully plated pasta dishes.
Food & Drink

2 New Italian Restaurants in Northern Virginia This Summer

This summer, chef Mike Cordero is not just opening a second Carbonara restaurant in Prince William County, but also launching a new Italian concept, Capellini's, and releasing his first cookbook, 'Res

Camila Roque·May 27, 2026
A vibrant, immersive historical dining experience with guests in period costumes enjoying a lavish banquet in a candlelit hall.
Food & Drink

Why Diners Crave Immersive Historical Dining Experiences Over Traditional Meals

This year, the Japanese Pagoda at Tivoli Gardens will host seven world-renowned restaurants in a pop-up program that has matured into a fully fledged international dining destination over the past fiv

Camila Roque·May 19, 2026
A close-up, appetizing shot of a Five Guys cheeseburger, highlighting its fresh ingredients and juicy patty, set against a backdrop of other popular fast food options.
Food & Drink

Best Fast Food Menu Items for 2026

A Five Guys cheeseburger, priced at approximately $12.

Camila Roque·April 27, 2026
Split image: one side shows a bright, modern restaurant interior, the other a cozy cafe with a closing sign, symbolizing Columbus's evolving food and drink landscape.
Food & Drink

Columbus businesses craft unique food and drink experiences

This summer, after a decade, Woodhouse Vegan will close its Short North cafe, according to Breakfast With Nick .

Camila Roque·April 18, 2026