America's top restaurants for customer satisfaction

Inflation has made dining out more of a luxury these days, but despite higher prices, Americans' satisfaction with their restaurant experiences has actually risen a bit over the past year – and the people have spoken when it comes to the places they love most.

Starbucks launches new line of iced energy drinks

Ahead of the sultry, dog days of summer, Starbucks is launching a pair of iced energy drinks to keep thirsty customers hydrated, refreshed and on their game.

Summertime snacks: Five recipes we love

Summer snack ideas should be flavorful, fun, and easy, and should use the oven sparingly (if at all). Here are a few of our favorites.

Olive Garden raising prices again amidst struggles

The restaurant chain is hiking its menu prices despite a decline in sales and customers limiting trips to eat out.

TGI Fridays offering chance to win free food for a year – How to enter

TGI Fridays is offering fans the chance to win free food for a year. Here’s how to enter, as well as a list of other restaurant freebies this summer.

California junk fee law to go into effect July 1, but will restaurants be exempt?

A new law designed to ban junk fees in California is set to go into effect on July 1. But an 11th hour, "urgency measure," that’s been making its way through the Legislature could allow restaurant surcharges to continue. 

McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

Free meals for kids: Restaurant list for summer 2024

As inflation holds strong, several restaurants are offering deals to lure in new customers. Here are some where kids can eat free this summer.

This James-Beard nominated restaurant is opening a new eatery in Oakland

The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef. 

Bay Area man sues Red Lobster on behalf of California employees

One Bay Area man is leading the charge in suing Red Lobster on behalf of fellow California employees after they shut down dozens of stores across the country.

Cookie dough sold at Costco, Sam's Club recalled due to salmonella risk

The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6. 

FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins

The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.

Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War

A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.