Virus changes menus, operations as restaurants struggle to adapt

In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto are relying on something Beatrice Tosci would have considered sacrilege in normal times.

Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications

Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.

TSO Chinese Delivery Services serves hundreds of meals to unemployed Austinites

In an effort to prevent a community widespread of the coronavirus epidemic, local businesses have closed up shop, leaving many service and hospitality employees out of work. 

Support local eateries by participating in 'Great American Takeout Day' Tuesday

You can satisfy your hunger and help your favorite restaurant survive this coronavirus pandemic by taking part in the "Great American Takeout" Tuesday.

Fire department hands out free meals for truck drivers in Arkansas

With many restaurants closing their doors, some firefighters in Arkansas have taken it upon themselves to help feed truckers whose meal options are dwindling.

Austin-area Domino's stores looking to hire 350 team members

Franchise-owned Domino's locations in the Austin area are looking to hire delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers, and managers.

Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid virus crisis

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.

Atlanta allowing restaurants to serve alcohol-to-go temporarily

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed an executive order giving restaurants in the city the ability to serve alcohol to go temporarily. 

Austin children's nutrition expert: Infant formula do's and don'ts amid coronavirus pandemic

Abrams recommends that parents avoid purchasing more than two to three weeks' worth of baby formula at one time. He also mentions that if the brand that parents typically use is unavailable, they should reach out to their pediatrician and switch to a similar brand. 

Manor ISD to begin distributing meals for children under 19

Starting Monday, March 23, meals will be distributed at three schools in Manor ISD from 11 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until April 3.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas holds baby diaper drive-thru amid coronavirus outbreak

Catholic Charities of Central Texas has partnered with the Austin Diaper Bank to host a baby diaper and personal hygiene kits drive-thru on Friday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. 

Minnesota governor classifies food distribution workers as emergency workers amid COVID-19 outbreak

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has classified food distribution workers including store clerks, stockers and others as Tier 2 Emergency workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Grocers Association.