No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience

As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.

'Unstoppable' dancing robot causes chaos at California restaurant

Customers at a Cupertino hot pot restaurant got quite a show when a robot began an unstoppable dance routine in the middle of the dining room.

Lisa Vanderpump's TomTom and PUMP hit the market in West Hollywood

Two West Hollywood staples, TomTom and PUMP, connected to the hit Bravo reality show "Vanderpump Rules" are on the market.

Michael B. Jordan celebrates Oscar win at In-N-Out
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Academy Award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan celebrated his big win at Hollywood's In-N-Out Burger. 

Michael B. Jordan celebrates Oscar win at In-N-Out
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Academy Award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan celebrated his big win at Hollywood's In-N-Out Burger. 

Pi Day 2026: Where to find $3.14 pizza and pie deals on March 14

Pi Day is shaping up to be a win for bargain hunters, as pizza chains and fast-food brands roll out limited-time offers in honor of March 14.

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from Noma following allegations of abuse, assault

Celebrity chef René Redzepi has resigined from his three-Michelin-star restaurant Noma after allegations of staff abuse and assault surfaced in a New York Times report.

Taco Bell 2026 menu: Nacho fries go permanent, plus 20 new items revealed

Taco Bell announced over 20 new menu items for 2026, including permanent Nacho Fries, various seasoned chicken nuggets, and new Mountain Dew-inspired desserts.

Duke’s Malibu reopening after year-long fire, mudslide recovery

Duke's Malibu is set to reopen on Friday, March 13 after a 14-month closure caused by the Palisades Fire and subsequent mudslide damage.

OC Restaurant Week 2026
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Good Day LA's Koco McAboy tells us what we can expect for Orange County Restaurant Week. 

IHOP National Pancake Day 2026: How to get a free short stack today

IHOP is celebrating 21st National Pancake Day on March 3 by offering free pancakes to raise money for Feeding America and food banks nationwide.

Bay Area favorite Gott's Roadside sets grand opening date for new LA location

Gott's Roadside is finally expanding to Southern California with its first Los Angeles location opening on March 6 at the Original Farmers Market.