Planet Hollywood Returns to NYC

February 3, 2025 Planet Hollywood

Its triumphant return to New York City introduces a modernized version of the beloved restaurant and entertainment venue. A transformative $20 million investment, the cutting-edge, technology-driven space sets a new standard for unparalleled dining and entertainment experiences.

‘Shrimp Fraud’ Rampant at Many Gulf Coast Restaurants

February 3, 2025 Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

Researchers found a significant number of the restaurants were passing off their shrimp as locally sourced, even though they were grown on foreign farms and imported to the U.S.

Stephen Starr is Taking Over 2 Restaurants Founded by Mario Batali

Prolific restaurateur Stephen Starr — behind notable endeavors like the recently opened cafe at Louis Vuitton, Le Coucou, Upland, and a Pastis partnership with Keith McNally — has a new set of iconic Italian restaurants under his umbrella.

These are the Malibu and Altadena Restaurants Damaged or Destroyed by L.A. Fires

Wide swaths of L.A. County lay scorched after devastating fires. Long-standing restaurants that once defined the coastline were partially damaged or completely destroyed, including Gladstones, Moonshadows and Reel Inn in Malibu, as well as a growing number of Altadena restaurants.

Little Things, Big Impact: Toast and Matty Matheson Celebrate the Details That Define Great Hospitality

January 9, 2025 Toast

In partnership with Matheson, Sophia Roe, and other culinary visionaries, Toast celebrates the heart and soul of restaurants—the people and tools that transform everyday moments into unforgettable dining experiences.