From confit and chiffonade to deglaze and al dente, many common kitchen terms show up on menus, recipes, and cooking videos without much explanation. Here is what those words actually mean and how they are used in everyday cooking. Continue Reading
O’Brien’s Market, a longtime Modesto grocer founded in 1978, is preparing to close its final two stores in late September. State WARN filings show 117 employees are affected as the family-owned chain winds down operations after nearly five decades. Continue Reading
Bahama Breeze has been reduced to just 10 restaurants nationwide after its last Georgia location closed in late August 2026. Parent company Darden Restaurants has said the brand is no longer a strategic priority and is closing or converting the remaining stores. Continue Reading
One of Moe’s Southwest Grill’s largest franchisees filed for Chapter 11 in South Florida on August 4, 2026. The case could lead to lease rejections at 14 Florida restaurants as the operator restructures its business. Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel still inspires fierce loyalty, but even regulars agree some dishes simply do not deliver. These five menu items stand out for inconsistent quality, heavy nutrition profiles, or repeated customer disappointment. Continue Reading
Domino’s has begun an unusual national promotion that asks customers to buy signature menu items from rival chains, then upload the receipt for a chance to get its new Domino pizza free. The campaign coincides with the nationwide rollout of the company’s new Detroit-style individual pizza. Continue Reading
New research is adding to evidence that vitamin D levels may be tied to dementia risk, including one recent review that found people with the lowest levels had a 49% higher risk than those with the highest. Health agencies say that does not yet prove supplements can prevent dementia in otherwise healthy adults. Continue Reading
Wonder has laid off about 150 workers, or roughly 7% of its staff, as it streamlines operations ahead of a planned IPO. The move also signals a deeper push into expansion, Grubhub integration, and automation. Continue Reading
As Bravo’s Top Chef filmed in Charlotte, the show’s judges left a clear trail of restaurant stops across the city. Reporting from local outlets and the judges’ own comments shows one place stood out as a repeat favorite: Lang Van. Continue Reading
Claim Jumper has closed its San Bernardino restaurant, further shrinking a once-prominent California steakhouse chain. The closure leaves just four Claim Jumper locations operating in the United States, three in Southern California and one in Oregon. Continue Reading