The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked the telecom regulator to speed up its recommendations on pricing of 5G spectrum, possibly before March, nudged by the wishes of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for an ‘initial launch’ of the next generation services by August 15 in the country. “…PMO has requested DoT to work towards…Continue Reading

This baby bok choy recipe is ideal for when you’re short on time (it takes less than 10 minutes) and ingredients (there are just five). The quartered stalks are steamed with stir-fried garlic and shallot—plus a little soy sauce for seasoning—but if you don’t have these alliums you could sub in scallions and half a…Continue Reading

In the early 1900s, Italian restaurateur Alfredo Di Lelio started serving plates of pasta, cheese, and butter at his restaurant in Rome. Known today as fettuccine Alfredo, the dish gained more fame in the past century in the U.S. than in its home country. But it also evolved in its new environs, and American cooks…Continue Reading

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. Next up, writer Anna Fitzpatrick makes the case for her beloved Le Creuset French Press.I grew up in a large, loud, close family. Doors were always open, conversations were shouted between rooms,…Continue Reading

With a “Native first” philosophy driving everything they do, Ben Jacobs, a member of Osage Nation, and partner Matt Chandra wanted to get the Indigenous-sourced ingredients they use at their fast-casual American Indian restaurants, Tocabe, into more hands. “Communities of color have to battle for any sort of representation,” Jacobs says. “So for us, why…Continue Reading

The Annual Free-To-The-Public Event Returns Wednesday, March 9 Riverside, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Farmer Boys®, the Southern California-based fast casual restaurant chain known for its award-winning burgers and exceptional service, will once again sponsor the 37th Annual Children’s Day Event. The restaurant chain has proudly sponsored the event for the last decade and supports LLUCH year-round through…Continue Reading

Leading Fast Casual Poke Brand Partners with Koala, Olo and Punchh for Maximum Digital Functionality and Personalized Rewards Irvine, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast casual poke brand, announced the launch of a new website, new app, improved online ordering capabilities and an upgraded loyalty experience for poke lovers everywhere. The fast casual concept…Continue Reading

Rush Bowls Brings All-Natural and Healthy Blended Fruit Bowls to New Orleans New Orleans, LA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Rush Bowls – a Colorado-based fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl – is thrilled to announce the opening of its first Louisiana location on March 5th. The new restaurant will be owned by New Orleans native…Continue Reading

As Bread and Sandwich Sales Soar, “Hub & Spoke” Cafe Model Produces Operational Efficiency Dillon, MT  (RestaurantNews.com)  The industry leading fresh-baked bread and cafe franchise is reporting same store sales for Q4 of 2021, are up 14.9 percent compared to 2019, the last “normal” year for comparison. For like-to-like sales comparison to big box competitors…Continue Reading