LA city officials consider making outdoor dining program permanent

The future of outdoor dining could change in the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. City Council will consider extending its Al Fresco dining program.

Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions

Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers

Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.

‘Serving Spoon’ restaurant owners virtual guests during President Biden’s speech

The owners of a beloved community staple in Inglewood were virtual guests during the Presidential Address to the Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday night. 

Reese's to sell new candy bar, sweetening permanent lineup

Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.

Dodger Dog lovers beware: Farmer John out as supplier of the famous stadium treat

Perhaps as beloved as the team itself, Dodger Dogs have long been as much a part of a visit to Dodger Stadium as hits, strikeouts and the seventh-inning stretch.  But the legendary food isn't quite the same anymore, with Farmer John no longer supplying the trademark dogs.  

LA ordinance would ban self-serve plastic utensils in restaurants to reduce waste

In an effort to alleviate some financial burdens on Los Angeles restaurants and reduce plastic waste, the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday is expected to approve an ordinance that would make disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.

White Claw to launch hard seltzer with higher alcohol content

White Claw announced it will be launching White Claw Surge — which contains 8% alcohol as opposed to the traditional 5% — this summer.

75-cent dogs on April 24 for Hot Dog on a Stick's 75th anniversary

Hot Dog on a Stick, which was founded on Muscle Beach in Santa Monica in 1946, will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, April 24, with 75-cent "Original Turkey Dogs" for customers at all participating locations.  

Long Beach woman connects with own heritage through her new business

A Long Beach architect who began home-baking during the pandemic discovered a new passion and powerful connections to her past. 

#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine

The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.