Tag: dining

More Dogs Could Show up in Outdoor Dining Spaces—Not Everyone Is Happy About It

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. But even though nearly half of the states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the…


The Five C’s to Better Eating

When it comes to the “how” of eating, most of us gravitate to the age-old “how much?” But you can’t solve every digestive woe through calorie counting. There’s much more to consider when it comes to how we should eat than simple volume, and these other factors can facilitate gut healing, prevent digestive distress, and…


Taking the Kids: And Exploring Local Cuisine in a New Way

The next time your family is bickering about where and what to eat on vacation, suggest a progressive dinner. I know, you think progressive dinners mean forays in the neighborhood, one house for appetizers, another for the main course and another for dessert. That’s not what I’m suggesting. I’m talking about the latest urban dining…


An Evening Out: Etiquette for Dining With Friends

It’s too easy to get caught up in work and family issues, so make time to sit across from friends and tell stories, enjoy a good meal, and take a break from everyday stress. Here are a few tips to make sure everyone has a great time. Pick a Convenient Location Get everyone’s input when…


Revolutionary Broth: The Birth of the Restaurant and the Invention of French Gastronomy

From the rise of click and collect to the advent of dark kitchens, the very concept of the restaurant is undergoing major changes. Even before the pandemic hit, consumers were moving away from the physical location of the restaurant, a transformation that has only been accelerated by coronavirus. These new ways of eating question the…


Dock and Dine Options Aplenty in Newport Harbor

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Some harborside restaurants are offering innovative dining options to stay afloat during the pandemic, and the approach appears to be working. In Newport Beach, restaurants with dock space navigated the pandemic closures in part by offering dockside options. Now, they are seeing a payoff when it comes to accommodating customers arriving…


Restaurant Dining to Resume in New York City on Valentine’s Day, Governor Says

NEW YORK—New York City’s famed restaurant scene will re-open for indoor dining on Valentine’s Day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday, the latest announcement by a state to ease public health restrictions as a deadly surge of COVID-19 begins to abate. The flattening of hospitalization rates has led several states to loosen public…


Indoor Dining to Resume in New York City on Valentine’s Day, Governor Says

NEW YORK—New York City’s famed restaurant scene will re-open for indoor dining on Valentine’s Day, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday, the latest announcement by a state to ease public health restrictions as a deadly surge of COVID-19 begins to abate. The flattening of hospitalization rates has led several states to loosen public…


Indoor Dining to Resume in Michigan, DC Restaurants at 25 Percent Capacity

Michigan and Washington D.C. are lifting some restrictions to allow restaurants to resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity. In Michigan, bars and restaurants will be allowed to provide indoor services to up to 100 people starting Feb. 1 through Feb 21. Tables will have to be six feet apart with a maximum of six people…