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Where José Andrés Eats Spanish Food in Washington, D.C.
In the latest episode of Let’s Do Lunch, celebrity chef José Andrés sits down for a bite at Spanish restaurant Casa Teresa in Washington, D.C.
Creating a True Coastal Experience in a Landlocked State
Guests can hear the story of each oyster from seed to shuck at Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood in Denver.
Sweetgreen hires Amazon, Starbucks alum as development chief
The embattled fast casual chain’s newest C-suite appointment may signal a shift toward experiential store design.
Culver’s to add computer vision to 1K restaurants
Through a partnership with Berry AI, the fast food chain will use the technology to measure service execution, vehicle flow and throughput to improve accuracy and speed of service.
Many Restaurant AI Projects Will Fail. What’s Needed to Make Them Work?
Restaurants run on people; anyone who’s ever worked a shift, managed a rush or rebuilt a schedule at the last minute knows that all too well.
Under One Roof: The Opportunities and Challenges of Co-Branding
Mrs. Fields and TCBY Franchisee Dave Thakkar discusses the appeal of co-branding touching on shared operational costs, cross-purchasing opportunities, maintaining brand identity, and more.
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd announces results for Q4, and FY 25, consolidated revenues up 7% YoY
In line with the company's long-term strategy, inventory expansion accelerated with a gross addition of around 900 keys.
Elior India bets on technology, infrastructure and strategic deals to double revenue in three years
With India emerging as a key growth market, Ashwani Vohra managing director of Elior India outlines how his company is sharpening its focus on scalable systems, infrastructure and selective investm...
Curated Micro-Events Are Quietly Reshaping How Hospitality Hires
When a co-working space and an executive search firm decided to host and support a hiring event focused exclusively on restaurant and hospitality roles, the goal wasn't scale — it was substance del...
Starbucks’ loyalty update is driving frequency as membership grows
Starbucks Rewards is no longer “a coupon book,” CEO Brian Niccol said. “We had to stop doing all that discounting.
New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr
If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.
Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive
The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.
Seamless Guest Interaction Drives Restaurant Revenue
Every guest interaction is revenue. Good operators know it, the best capitalize on it.
Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'
Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.
Brigade Group and Bain Capital form joint venture to develop mixed-use project in Bengaluru
Strategically located on the ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, adjacent to the Whitefield Metro Station, the project is planned as an integrated development of around 2 million square feet com...
A Checklist for Hail and Severe Weather Season
In 2025, it was revealed that 38 percent of restaurant owners said they don’t have business insurance, and of those that did, 37 percent shared they were uncertain if they would be covered by weath...
Siguler Guff invests $40 million in Trimex Foods, an Indian multi-brand global restaurant franchise operator
Founded in 2010, Trimex operates over 50 restaurants and bakery-cafés across 13 cities in India.
Indian Restaurant Week returns after decade-long hiatus, championing curated dining experiences across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
After more than a decade-long hiatus, Indian Restaurant Week has returned with a renewed focus on supporting and showcasing the country’s evolving dining landscape.
Creator is Making a Comeback, Only This Time as a Platform Player and Not ‘Robot Theater’
Here at The Spoon, we’ve been following pretty much every robot restaurant concept for the past decade, and have watched dozens of company ideas and hundreds of millions of dollars […]
The vision for The Leela Palace Chennai: Redefining luxury with an Indian soul
For Sunil Kumar, the recently appointed general manager of The Leela Palace Chennai, joining the brand marks both a fresh challenge and a deeply personal pursuit of excellence. He shares his vision for transforming the iconic seafront property, strengthening its market position, and infusing every guest experience with the spirit of Indian hospitality.
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