A wine critic defends cabernet sauvignon against declining popularity, arguing that while heavy, oaky styles deserve criticism, the grape is capable of beauty and complexity. Though still the world's most planted red grape, cabernet has lost favor with younger consumers who prefer natural wines, lighter reds, and whites, relegating it largely to steakhouses and older demographics.
A study examines the relationship between low-arousal background music in restaurants and healthier food choices by diners.
RealNear is a location discovery app that ranks nearby restaurants, cafés, bars, and spas by quality using a proprietary RealScore algorithm, prioritizing walkable proximity over popularity or advertising.
A waitress named Devon recalls a lunch shift at Silky O'Sullivan's, a tourist restaurant on Beale Street in Memphis, where a table of customers disappeared without paying their $100+ bill, leaving her financially responsible according to the restaurant's policy at the time.
After years of closures, Denny's is executing a turnaround strategy under new private ownership by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises. The chain is modernizing through Project Grand Slam, introducing new menus, renovating locations, and launching catering services to rebuild its brand.
O'Charley's Restaurant and Bar abruptly closed all locations on September 9, giving employees only 24 hours notice and no severance packages. The 55-year-old chain's shutdown across Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, and Virginia prompted mixed reactions from workers and customers, ranging from anger over the sudden job loss to nostalgia for decades of family memories tied to the restaurant.
Record-high diesel prices at $6 nationally and $5.90 in North Carolina are straining restaurants and local businesses through increased supply costs. Raleigh restaurant owners report rising product expenses forcing them to carefully manage inventory and customer pricing. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions have pushed crude oil past $100 a barrel, with experts warning prices may remain elevated through the 2026 midterm elections.