Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago

Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.

New Kalahari Resort in Round Rock opens amid COVID-19 pandemic

The new resort is a 1.5 million sq ft complex located across from Dell Diamond and is now considered to be one of the largest employers in Round Rock.

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.

Recipe: Bacon-wrapped hot chicken bites

There's an old saying: "Everything’s better with bacon." And if you believe that's true, then Dr. BBQ has got the perfect recipe for you to celebrate tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup. 

‘Home for the holidays’ takes on new meaning during pandemic

With Thanksgiving approaching, the CDC and mental health experts have some advice no coping with feelings of isolation.

Austin Empty Bowl Project goes virtual in 2020 to fight hunger

The Austin Empty Bowl Project has been fighting hunger in the Austin area for more than two decades and despite all the challenges from the pandemic this year that mission continues.

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.

Romaine lettuce recalled again nationwide over E. coli concerns

Tanimura & Antle Inc. voluntarily recalled single head romaine lettuce that was shipped to nearly two dozen states over fears that the leafy greens may be contaminated with E. coli.

McDonalds drink size TikTok video sparks outrage online

A Tiktok video from a McDonald's employee has sparked outrage online after the worker claimed that all of the fast food chain’s cups hold the same amount of any drink.

McDonald’s to introduce 'McPlant' meat alternative, drive-thru-only restaurants, new food packaging

McDonald’s revealed a number of new culinary and restaurant initiatives planned for the near future, designed to provide quicker, more user-friendly customer experiences and a wider range of menu options. Among those initiatives, the brand confirmed plans to begin testing its “McPLant” offering.

DC liquor stores sell more champagne after Trump loss than on last two New Years combined

Liquor stores in Washington, D.C. reported a spike in champagne sales after Joe Biden was projected to win the U.S. presidential election, according to a report by Newsweek.

Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.