It's got a bite to it: Zoup! serves up Rattlesnake Stew

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 16, 2015

Zoup! is adding a new offering to its rotating menu of soups that may rattle some diners – Rattlesnake Stew.

Taziki’s earns REAL certification

January 15, 2015

The Mediterranean concept is the first national franchise to earn the certification for nutrition and sustainability.

California Tortilla heating up Instagram with first-ever campaign

January 15, 2015

California Tortilla launched its first-ever Instagram campaign this month, asking customers to "Show Us Your Hot Sauce Face."

Menus aimed at helping diners keep New Year's Resolutions

January 15, 2015

January means resolutions, and fast casual restaurants are highlighting lighter, healthier options for diners.

Winter menus feature comfort food, hearty options

January 15, 2015

Chilly weather means hearty menu options.

Cardinal's Wong signs on as spokesman for Jamba Juice

January 13, 2015

Kolten Wong, second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has signed on as spokesman for Jamba Juice's fresh squeezed juice line.

Zomato acquires Urbanspoon

January 13, 2015

The deal marks restaurant search app Zomato's entrance into North America. Zomato is now active in 22 countries.

Nominations are open for the 2015 Fast Casual Top 100

January 9, 2015

The annual publication is a mix of ratings compiled from industry nominations as well as a panel of industry experts.

Togo's opens two new units in Idaho

January 7, 2015

Togo's will open units in Merigian and Idaho Falls this week.

Bruegger's Bagels launches 'Behind the Taste' video series

January 7, 2015

Each behind-the-scenes video vignette will feature a discount code for viewers.

Starbucks adds Flat White espresso beverage

January 6, 2015

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the launch of the Flat White espresso beverage.

Schlotzsky's highlighting lighter menu options

January 6, 2015

Schlotzsky's offers six Pick 2 combinations that are featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and under 670 calories.

Au Bon Pain named healthiest chain restaurant by Grellin

January 6, 2015

Au Bon Pain has been ranked first out of 100 nationwide restaurant chains by Grellin, a website that uses publicly available data on restaurant food to…

Pie Five adding chicken and veggie option to lineup

January 6, 2015

Pie Five is adding Chicken & Veggie Pie -- which weighs in at just 100 calories per slice -- to its menu through February 15.

Togo's will celebrate National Pastrami Day with giveaway

January 6, 2015

Togo's plans to give away 10,000 of its Hot Pastrami sandwiches on January 14.

Smithfield: vast majority of our sows out of gestation crates

January 6, 2015

The Humane Society is praising Smithfield's progress, and urging Hormel and Seaboard to step up their efforts.

McAlister's Deli lightens up with 'Lite Choose Two' menu

January 5, 2015

McAlister's Deli has announced its "Lite Choose Two" menu, pairing existing menu items into more than 250 combinations that add up to fewer than 600 calories.

Shake Shack rolls out first new burger since 2012

December 31, 2014

The ShackMeister Burger, previously known as the MeisterBurger, won the Judge's Choice award for "Best Burger" at the 2014 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food…

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf spices up winter menu with Mexican Chocolate

December 31, 2014

The Mexican Chocolate Latte, Mexican Chocolate Ice Blended drink and Mexican Hot Chocolate feature chocolate and cinnamon.

NRA announces BAR event

December 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association is expanding its beverage and alcohol program at the spring NRA show.