89 Hearty Soups and Stews

The minute cold weather creeps in, you’ll find us tending stewpots (on lazy days) or dialing up an Instant Pot tomato soup (on days when we need to get things done a little more quickly). There’s nothing like the homey comfort of savoring the rich broth of a hearty soup, hands clamped around a warm…Continue Reading

Miami Grill’s New Philly Cheesesteaks Aren’t Messing Around

Boca Raton, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Miami Grill, the iconic South Florida-based fast-casual restaurant chain best known for cheesesteaks, wings, gyros, and burgers introduces two new indulgent takes on its famous signature Original Philly Cheesesteak. Now through February 27, Miami Grill fans can enjoy two new limited-time Philly Cheesesteaks, each overflowing with mouthwatering ingredients. The Italian version…Continue Reading

Teriyaki Madness Looks to Expand Canadian Footprint After Successful Launch of Lethbridge and Regina Shops…Eh?

Is 2022 set to be the year of Seattle-style teriyaki for the Great White North? Cana-duh! Denver, CO  (RestaurantNews.com)  A country can only exist on french fries, cheese curds and gravy for so long! Those looking to rage against the poutine and bring something new to their fellow northerners are in luck — Teriyaki Madness,…Continue Reading

On The Border Further Expands its International Presence in South Korea

Expanding JRW Inc.’s direct franchise commitment in Southeast Asia Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand, and franchise partner JRW, Inc., have committed to expanding the brand’s franchise presence in Southeast Asia including its 13th restaurant in South Korea. Located on the fourth floor inside…Continue Reading

Applebee’s Restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Central and East Texas To Continue their $1 Cocktail Promotion with Strawberry Vodka Lemonade for a Buck During February

Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Just when you thought the $1 cocktail craze was over, think again. Fresh off the January reengagement of the elixir that started it all – the DOLLARITA®, a margarita for $1, in select locations in Texas, these restaurants are shifting gears for the entire month of February to offer the $1 Strawberry…Continue Reading

Foodja Expands With New ‘Cafe’ Contactless Employee Lunch Program

Foodja founder and CEO Steve Sprinkle. Photo provided courtesy of Foodja. Costa Mesa, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Foodja, the country’s leading workplace restaurant delivery platform, has launched its nationally focused, professional meal service, the Foodja Cafe, to provide a reliable and cost effective workplace benefit to companies with 50 to 20,000 employees. “Our Cafe product launch was…Continue Reading

If You’re a Crime Fan With a Sweet Tooth, This Cozy Mystery Series Is For You

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now. Up next, the Hannah Swensen Mysteries.For me, nothing is better in winter weather than a cozy mystery book. My favorite series is the Hannah Swensen Mysteries by Joanne Fluke, which follows a…Continue Reading

You Could Be Eating These Frozen Xiao Long Bao in Exactly 12 Minutes

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to what people in the food industry are obsessed with eating, drinking, and buying right now.Every Lunar New Year, I make jiaozi using a recipe from my mom. The instructions contain the sentence, “If you grind the pork yourself, make sure it’s not too lean; need that fat,”…Continue Reading