'Totally different atmosphere:' Grocery store employees speak out as virus cases spike
It’s a tough job and grocery store workers are feeling it now more than ever with crowded stores, holiday stress, and coronavirus cases spiking. On top of that, some workers say customers have done a 180 since the pandemic began.
Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions
Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”
DoorDash to look for a valuation of nearly $30B
DoorDash is looking for a valuation of nearly $30 billion when it takes itself public, reflecting how integral food delivery has become in millions of people’s lives during the pandemic.
1 in 10 Americans did not have enough food to eat last week, according to the US Census Bureau
As people continue to lose jobs in a crippled economy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the uncertainty of providing food for a full household only adds to the stress.
Leaders across DC region working to address outdoor dining structures
Outdoor dining structures have been popping up at restaurants all over the DC region and they’re complicating how area governments regulate dining space to lower the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
Have a good Chipotle order? The restaurant chain may pay you $10,000 for it
The #ChipotleRoyalty TikTok contest will award three winners cash and feature their go-to orders on digital menus.
Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021
Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.
Cinnabon releases pints of frosting for the holidays, suggests putting it on sweet potatoes
Cinnabon announced that its popular frosting will be available to purchase by the pint.
Thanksgiving Day plans in limbo for many families amid pandemic
Thanksgiving Day plans remain in limbo for many families as people continue to navigate how to celebrate the holiday amid restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings and rising coronavirus case numbers.
Third annual DMV Black Restaurant Week underway
DMV Black Restaurant Week has begun – and through Sunday you’ll be able to take advantage of some great deals for a great cause.
What is a ghost kitchen? Restaurants adapting amid pandemic
Restaurants adhering to a ghost kitchen models operate on a delivery or pick-up only basis.
‘Chipotle Digital Kitchen’: Chipotle to open its first digital-only restaurant
The restaurant chain announced plans to open its first-ever digital-only restaurant that will offer delivery and pick-up orders only.
Cooking with Como at Cafe Riggs
Erin Como takes a look at some of the Thanksgiving dishes available from Cafe Riggs.
Cheers! Costco is selling a 3-liter bottle of its own prosecco
Costco is selling a 3-liter bottle of prosecco, because why not?
Walmart teams up with GM's Cruise to test grocery delivery with self-driving cars
Walmart announced Tuesday that the company has joined forces with self-driving car company Cruise to test out autonomous grocery delivery in Arizona.
Pizza Hut adds Beyond Meat sausage toppings to menus nationwide
The latest addition to Pizza Hut's menu: Beyond Meat sausage.
Home baker kept track of 2020 election results using red, blue icing on giant US cookie
One home baker and TikToker decided to share how she kept track of the voting results for each state using a giant cookie of the U.S. and blue and red icing.