Ghost food hall concept to open in DC as restaurants struggle to survive
A ghost food hall in Washington, D.C., is bringing together local restaurants to capitalize on the takeout boom amid the coronavirus pandemic. DC restaurateur Aaron Gordon is flipping the traditional restaurant model upside down with his new concept in which a ghost kitchen meets a food vendor marketplace.
Permanently Closed: DMV restaurants and businesses that will not reopen
Area restaurant associations estimate 25 percent of eateries may not reopen due to COVID-19.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Food truck owners find ways to stay afloat amid pandemic as many Maryland businesses continue to struggle
With so many DMV restaurants permanently closed or even trying to stay open during the pandemic, it seems one particular side of the dining industry in Frederick, Maryland, has found a creative way to stay afloat.
CDC says 87 percent of coronavirus-infected meatpacking workers were minorities
From April to May, 23 states reported COVID-19 outbreaks in processing facilities that reported on race and ethnicity, with 16,233 confirmed cases and 86 related deaths, according to an update published on Tuesday.
Several supermarket, drugstore chains no longer selling coconut products picked by monkeys
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
4th of July grilling tips with Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company’s owner John Snedden joined us on Cooking with Como with some Fourth of July grilling tips!
Calls to boycott two Maryland restaurants over alleged racist incidents
There are growing calls to boycott two Maryland restaurants over alleged racist incidents that took place over the last couple of weeks.
McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases
The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.
Restaurant associations project 25% of DC, Maryland restaurants will close for good
Restaurant associations in D.C. and Maryland expect one in four eateries will not reopen.
In late reversal, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam moves to keep limits on bars
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is taking a late step to keep bars in restaurants closed as the state prepares to enter Phase 3 of its reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
Costco discontinues half-sheet cakes, possibly due to COVID-19
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
Washington state woman furloughed over coronavirus gives away hundreds of lasagnas to people in need
Washington state resident Michelle Brenner began cooking lasagna after she was furloughed from her menswear store job following the coronavirus outbreak and started handing out pieces for free to help those in need.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
Cooking with Como: Celebrate National Soul Food Month with 'Chef Lorious'
Lori 'Chef Lorious' Rogers joined us with a tasty recipe for National Soul Food Month!
Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Publix recalls some of its salad products in several states, including Maryland and Virginia
Publix announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit.
Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.