Across the country, people are celebrating American Asian Pacific Islander Month by embracing their local communities, the local businesses and, most important, their restaurants. Eateries that have been started by members of the AAPI community have made an impact on their local communities and cities;
Have you gone into a restaurant in the past year? What used to be bottles of ketchup and salt and pepper turned into packets of them. And the question of “why” makes sense… we want to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep contact as
It is no secret that small businesses have really taken a hit this past year. From having to close their doors at the beginning of the pandemic to having close to no funds to keep their doors open, it has been a tough year for
Like everywhere else, Los Angeles restaurant owners have been struggling during the pandemic. The good news is outdoor dining has recently returned to Los Angeles! And while we’re at the end of Black History Month, what’s a better way to pay tribute than to check
Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta based vegan burger shop, is defying restaurant odds during these tumultuous times and thriving more than ever. Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan ATL, had her concerns, as did many other restaurant owners, at the beginning of the pandemic.
In a refreshing change of pace, Burger Kings across France and the United Kingdom have started a new campaign to urge consumers to order takeout. However, not from their company. As the pandemic drones on, Burger King advocates people order from independent restaurants instead of
In California, it has been almost 300 days since Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency due to the Covid-19 virus, giving him unobstructed judgement in changing California State law at a whim without input from either the citizens or legislators. During this time
Given the onset of Covid-19 earlier this year, food startups in Los Angeles have had to reengineer their operations to survive. Some examples of these types of businesses are ChowNow, Sweetgreen, Apeel Sciences, Thrive Market, and Joju Foods. These companies have reported that they needed
As I sit at my desk officially one hour into the new COVID-19 Purple Tier curfew in San Diego, I can’t help but think about a few things. First, after just turning 53 a few days ago I once again have a 10pm curfew like
It is not a surprise that restaurants have taken a major hit since March 2020 due to the pandemic. While the summer and fall months were able to keep them on life support; in many cases, this was not enough to fully revive them. Restaurants
What is a road trip without stopping at a Cracker Barrel along the way? Located perfectly right off highways and interstates across the country, Cracker Barrel is an American favorite. However, there has been one thing missing from this establishment over the years: alcohol. Cracker
Big cities are notorious for horrible parking. In fact, in some cities, residents will pay more than their rent to have a personal parking space. Additionally, finding street parking can feel near-impossible at times. However, with a global pandemic in full swing, restaurants have taken
Have you been wanting to take a trip to your local fast food restaurants? Well, you may be in luck. Places like Burger King and Taco Bell are making it easier for you to take a trip in your car and get that breath of
Next month, White Castle is introducing Flippy the Robot in one of its Chicago restaurants. Flippy is a robotic arm that moves on a rail and flips burgers. It also capable of performing basic kitchen tasks. An earlier version of Flippy made headlines in 2018.
With bars, restaurants, stores, offices, and life as we knew it coming to an abrupt halt, some of us have had a lot of newfound time to think. Beyond traipsing down memory lane and pondering if we’ll ever get to enjoy anything resembling our previous
Running a restaurant during the pandemic is proving to be a challenge. For many food startups that rely on daily patrons dining-in to show their support, adapting to carry out only is a necessity. GREY spoke with hospitality industry experts Melody Roberts and Lucas Liu
Food is an ever-changing landscape defined by its unique ability as both a fundamental commodity and business opportunity. For instance, the revolution for plant-based food products not only launched trailblazing sustainable businesses, but it also introduced consumers to unconventional concepts for what’s possible. Food companies
