Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General Qu Dongyu, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group (WBG) President David Malpass, World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley and World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued the following joint statement calling for urgent action […]
A Big Investment Plan is Coming for Burger King
Restaurant Brands International CEO José Cil knows what Burger King is capable of. He also recognizes in recent years the fast-food giant hasn’t met those expectations. Burger King is the seventh-largest quick-service brand in terms of U.S. sales, according to the QSR 50, down from fifth in 2019. The chain […]
Lawrence eatery to host midsummer party with fine dining, non-alcoholic drinks
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) – A Lawrence eatery will host a midsummer Sunset Patio Party featuring fine cuisine and non-alcoholic beverages. 715 Restaurant in Lawrence says it will host its fourth Sunset Patio Party of the season with a midsummer celebration including dinner, alcohol-free beverages and community. “It used to be […]
new dessert shop coming to Boise
A new donut and ice cream shop is opening in Boise later this summer. Yonutz is known for its unique combinations of donuts and ice cream. They serve SMASH Donuts, which is a scoop of ice cream in between a donut and hot pressed together with toppings. Some of the […]
Chef Tim Love Bans Cell Phones at Caterina’s in Fort Worth
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Chef Tim Love brings an old-school Italian dining experience to the Fort Worth Stockyards. In his latest restaurant, Caterina’s, old-world ambiance reigns supreme. A press release promises that diners will be met by “the sounds of Louis Prima or Frank Sinatra filling the space.” Staff wears white dress shirts with […]
A Legacy of Japanese food in Boyle Heights – Culinary Backstreets
Stepping into Otomisan in Boyle Heights feels like a step back in time. It’s a cozy diner with just three red booths to the right of the entrance, and a counter with five stools to the left. Along the walls are a mixture of old Japanese paintings, photographs of family […]
Huge relief as Ukrainian grain shipped out, but the food crisis isn’t going anywhere
Millions of people have been pushed into hunger as the Russian blockade fueled soaring grain commodity prices, which reached record highs this year as more than 20 million metric tons of Ukrainian wheat and corn remained trapped in Odesa. All these interacting factors “are going to remain for some time,” […]
Improve Beverage and Dessert Sales on the Takeout Menu
Today’s consumers are ordering out in record numbers. According to Datassential, nearly 40 percent of all consumers say they get food delivery at least weekly. Of course, these off-premise restaurant guests also expect their orders to look and taste the same as they would when dining in, which isn’t always […]
Big panna cotta: the perfect dessert for summer entertaining
A few weeks ago, I had some friends over for an Italian meal that ended with panna cotta for dessert. The day was so hot that I wanted something cold and ready in the fridge when it was time to serve. But the process wasn’t as simple as I’d hoped. […]
Tony’s Ybor Restaurant is closing after 93 years
YBOR CITY, Fla. — After 93 years in business, Tony’s Ybor Restaurant will be closing next month. The third-generation owner, Larry Scaglione, said he would miss his loyal customers. “I’ve asked myself for the last few days, am I really going to do this?” said Larry Scaglione. Pictures of Larry’s grandfather, father, […]