Aldi’s Specially Selected Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is drawing renewed attention after shoppers and food media highlighted its unusually low price for a wine from one of California’s best-known regions. The bottle is a year-round Aldi item, not a limited one-time release, according to the grocer and recent product listings. Continue Reading
Prelude, the Michelin-recognized Southern-inspired restaurant inside San Francisco’s Jay Hotel, is set to close on September 19, 2026. Omakase Restaurant Group said the acclaimed restaurant ultimately did not draw enough business to remain sustainable. Continue Reading
Chipotle confirmed it is piloting a new food-safety risk platform with Palantir as restaurants face heightened pressure to catch outbreaks earlier. The move follows a summer of nationwide foodborne illness investigations and Chipotle’s own rapid jalapeño response in Minnesota. Continue Reading
Beef remains one of the clearest pressure points in the American food budget, even as overall grocery inflation has cooled. Restaurant prices are still rising too, keeping households squeezed whether they cook at home or eat out. Continue Reading
Bayley’s Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough served its last customers on August 20, ending a 30-year run on Pine Point Road. The family-owned Maine seafood spot did not give a specific reason for the permanent closure. Continue Reading
A large new review found that eating about four to six servings of whole grains a day was linked to measurable improvements in several major heart-disease risk factors. The strongest effects were generally seen at 60 to 100 grams a day, based on 87 clinical trials. Continue Reading
O’Charley’s has shut down all of its corporate-operated restaurants, a sweeping move tied to mounting losses and a strategic review by parent company Cannae Holdings. The closures underscore how traffic declines, rising costs and portfolio shifts are reshaping full-service dining. Continue Reading
New York City has permanently ended the seasonal shutdown for roadway outdoor dining, allowing restaurants to keep curbside cafe setups in place year-round under a newly signed law. The change removes the requirement to dismantle roadway dining every winter and sets up new DOT rules for winterizing those spaces. Continue Reading
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s biggest franchisees, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 17, 2026. The Michigan-based operator said the restructuring is meant to strengthen its balance sheet after weak Wendy’s sales, restaurant closures, and mounting debt pressure. Continue Reading
A new Sodexo Live! and YouGov survey found airport lounge guests still value space and comfort, but food and beverage are now a major draw. The findings show culinary quality, local flavors and service are shaping how travelers judge the lounge experience. Continue Reading