Talk about a Goofy price tag. Disneyland’s fine dining crown jewel, Napa Rose, is under fire from a disgruntled diner who claims the upscale eatery is serving up “mid” food despite charging a king’s ransom. The guest took to Reddit a few days ago to warn fellow Disney diners to “avoid” the Grand Californian Hotel’s … Read more
A major expansion of a popular food stand at Disneyland Park is underway as officials look to keep up with surging demand for some of the park’s most viral menu items. The Fantasyland eatery has long drawn heavy crowds, with guests lining up for items like jumbo smoked turkey legs and garlic cheesy brats, which … Read more
Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining. Exclusive Somni, a tiny West Hollywood boite with just 14 seats and one nightly seating, has catapulted into the stratosphere of global fine dining, securing a coveted three Michelin stars. That’s the … Read more
It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest vegan eatery in NYC was … Read more
Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more
Holidays are a time to gather around the dining table and share a meal with loved ones — but for many, it can be incredibly stressful, slaving away in the kitchen and missing out on time with friends and family. Easter Sunday is no different — so chef and recipe developer Melanie Portman spoke to … Read more
One of the original restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is shutting down for good to make way for a new debut. DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed into the highly anticipated Tropical Americas land, officially named Pueblo Esperanza, with a 2027 debut, and the conversion reached a tipping point this week with the dismantling of the … Read more
The claimed creator of the French dip sandwich is bidding Los Angels adieu. Cole’s, one of the city’s oldest and most famous restaurants, will close this weekend after several attempts to stay open in downtown LA. The 118-year-old eatery will serve its last meal on March 29, capping off its historic run with a weekend-long … Read more
Meet the year’s best new seafood dish — a Japanese thriller called nabemono. The hot-pot stew, sometimes called “Japan’s bouillabaisse,” is the star of the show at Double Knot, a sceney, jumbo, Japanese restaurant that just opened at 1251 Sixth Avenue (entrance on West 49th Street) on Midtown’s corporate row. As Avra does for Greek … Read more
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service. The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges, and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when … Read more
A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result. House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more
This machine rages against you. The rise of the machines could be closer than you think. A humanoid bot had to be “bounced” from a California restaurant after smashing tableware during a dance routine gone awry, as seen in viral X footage. The smashing machine had reportedly been tasked with performing for patrons at the … Read more
Restaurant owners hate 30% commissions that delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats charge them for many orders. But now, one very popular New York City spot is fighting back. Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, widely regarded as one of the city’s best places for Texas-style, dry-rub grilling, encourages its customers to put in orders through … Read more
That’s one shell of a milestone. An 80-year-old man finally cracked a nearly century-old oyster offer at an Alabama restaurant that’s been dangling the deal since the 1930s by simply walking in with his 99-year-old father. Jimmy Rush said he had his 80th birthday all planned out — by finally cashing in on a promotion … Read more
Demand for reservations for Or’esh (450 W. Broadway, Soho) — the latest restaurant from the scenester-magnet Catch Group — is as intense as the flames on the custom-made charcoal grill in the kitchen. Live-fire cooking is rarer in New York than it should be, and it took O’resh owner Eugene Remm and chef Nadav Greenberg nearly a year to … Read more
It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey — … Read more
Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant is about to serve its final meal. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, Barbetta will close its doors tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The decision to shutter the eatery, which is also the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city, comes after the death of longtime owner Laura Maioglio. She … Read more
Sometimes parents are the ones who need the reprimanding — not the children. A thoughtless family that left behind a disgusting mess after dining at a restaurant has sparked a massive online debate about disciplining children in public. Shared in a recent viral post on threads, alongside an image of a booth filled with massive … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood heavyweight and perennial ladies’ man—stole the spotlight at Funke Restaurant in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night, arriving arm in arm with his ultimate wingman—father, George. Catching the father-son duo out on the town is a rare sight, especially as they attempted to slip under the radar into a private party at one … Read more
This isn’t your grandma’s nursing home. The nation’s first “dementia village” is coming to Wisconsin, a $40 million undertaking aimed at helping residents preserve community, connection and quality of life even as their illness progresses. “Living at this campus will not feel like an institution — we are building individual households that look and feel … Read more