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A waitress named Nicole at a Big Boy restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan was trying to grab a quick bite of cornbread before helping a customer when disaster struck.

Alishah doesn't qualify for free school meals, but her parents are among many struggling with lunch costs.

Here are a few suggestions on the best area bars to grab bites and watch games.

Football season is in full swing, and one popular way to celebrate and view big games is going to a local establishment.

With the holiday season approaching, that means more gatherings with family and friends, or even outings with fellow co-workers.

Deptford High Street was named one of the world's top 33 streets but does it face an uncertain future?

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill, a breakfast restaurant in De Leon Springs, is set to close its doors after 61 years, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

National Cheesecake Day happens every July 30 and to celebrate the special occasion, here is a list of several local places in Orlando that sell the delicious dessert made with cheese.

Asian restaurants may get left behind from Los Angeles’ ban on residential and commercial gas appliances. Last Friday, the Los Angeles County City Council passed a motion placing a ban on most residential and commercial gas appliances to reduce carbon emissions and thereby combating climate change. Los Angeles County strives to be carbon neutral by 2045.

In honor of Monday being National Barbecue Day, here is an explainer on what the four regions of barbecue is in the U.S.

If you’re anything like me, you love to travel. And after being inside for more than two years, I am absolutely ready to get back out there and visit some of my favorite cities.

Our new restaurants guide is out this week, pointing out the best of what's already opened this year (and the best of what's to come). While we have jobs where it makes sense to keep calendars of new restaurants marked months in advance, we know the average Orlandoan doesn't think that way. With that in mind, we pulled out the best restaurants that will open in the next few months. Here are the best restaurants coming to Orlando this spring. Photo via Jollibee.

Women-owned eateries in Central Florida offer all kinds of sweet and savory dishes

The restaurant world isn't easy in the best of times, but the past two years have tested even established businesses.

Here's a comprehensive list of some Central Florida restaurants open on Christmas.

Restaurants that struggled during the pandemic found a lifeline in the food delivery service Goldbelly, which ships regional cuisine nationally. Correspondent Serena Altschul talked with Goldbelly founder and CEO Joe Ariel about the logistics of delivering orders to customers across the country; and with the owners of restaurants, like the Chicago-area Bartolini's, about how Goldbelly's team helped cook up a way to ship their signature pizzas and meatballs.

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

Sitting near someone who orders shellfish might cause a trip to the hospital.

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Whether you like your coffee hot, iced or frozen -- maybe surrounded by cats -- these six coffee shops have something for everyone.

National Hot Dog Day Wednesday is National Hot Dog Day and restaurants around the country are offering deals on dogs of all kind. (MSPhotographic/Getty Images/iStockphoto)Wednesday is National Hot Dog Day and restaurants around the country are offering deals on dogs of all kind. >> Read more trending newsHere are a few places offering hot dog specials. (Note: Not every restaurant in a chain may be honoring the deals, so be sure to check with local restaurants to confirm which deals are available before you go. Most offers are dine-in only and can’t be used with any other discount or coupons.

The farm-to-table restaurant said it had experienced an “astronomical influx” of customers screaming at employees, dangling legal threats and driving team members to tears since coronavirus restrictions were rolled back.

In a figurative sense, this definitely isn’t a book to judge by its cover, because when you pull up, there’s no way it looks to be on the outside what it really is on the inside.

Organizations and restaurants are working to help dozens of families displaced by the building collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Bar owner recognized for his role helping other owners navigate the pandemic.

Many restaurants are struggling to staff back up as pandemic restrictions loosen.

More 30 restaurants around Orlando and Winter Park are taking part in Bite 30, offering special prix fixe menus for the next two months.

Several small craft food and hospitality businesses are coming together in Orlando on Wednesday, June 2 for a job fair.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.

Seven Nashville restaurants are participating in a nationwide fundraiser for the Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

The new initiative was announced as many restaurants struggle to hire nationwide.

Are European countries relaxing restrictions put in place to control a new wave of infections?

There's a shortage on one of America’s favorite condiment: ketchup.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max, and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max, and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household. Read more here. — Morgan Greene

Here are eight more restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day — without specials, but where I’ve ordered terrific takeout throughout the pandemic. There are many more restaurants of course, but eight is the luckiest number in Chinese numerology and right now we need all the luck we can get.

Winter weather and COVID-19 restrictions paralyze restaurants Many restaurants were forced to close outdoor dining when a major winter storm hit the Northeast this week. This added more strain to the already struggling industry. Jeff Katz, a partner at the Crown Shy restaurant in New York City, joined Lana Zak to discuss the outlook of the restaurant industry.

Meanwhile, days after threatening to roll back restrictions on Chicago businesses if COVID-19 cases continue to spike, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday by imposed a 10 p.m. curfew on all nonessential city businesses. —Karen Ann Cullotta4:31 p.m.: On the worst day of the pandemic, the US reported 75,687 new COVID-19 cases. Remote learning has been a challenging adjustment for many students, teachers and parents since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March. —Christen A. Johnson2:01 p.m.: Chicago-area grocers stock up to ward off shortages as COVID-19 cases rise. The announcement comes as Pritzker and state health officials warned of increasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospital admissions across the state.

“The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for so many and even though this closing is personal to us, it is important for all of us to look at the bigger picture and understand that the reality is so many more restaurants will be forced to shut their doors, as they aren’t receiving much needed support,” the statement says, according to a copy provided by Carroll. “Please reach out to your public officials, congressman, senators and anyone else who can make a difference, so that your other favorite establishments won’t have to say goodbye as well.”

Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he doesn’t think the closure of restaurants has proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus, so he said he’s going to lift capacity limits and ban local governments from putting any restrictions back in place. So that’s going to happen,” DeSantis said. DeSantis met with a panel of medical experts, making his opinion clear when it comes to restaurants in Florida, but didn’t specify when those capacity limits will be lifted. DeSantis said the decision to lift capacity limits was evidence-based. Now, there can be reasonable regulations on a local level, but to say ‘no’ at this point on a local perspective, I don’t think that’s viable,” DeSantis said.

A new survey shows the coronavirus has left the restaurant industry in limbo. The National Restaurant Association released the results of its survey Tuesday. The group says nearly 100,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or for the long-term because of the pandemic. They found that most restaurants are still struggling, and they don’t expect their situations to improve. According to the National Restaurant Association, the industry is on track to lose $240 billion by the end of the year.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Wahlburgers in Waterford Lakes announced Wednesday that its closing its doors for good just weeks after the downtown Orlando location did the same. With the latest closure, the burger chain owned by actors Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg, no longer has a presence in Central Florida. In fact, now the only Florida location in Key West that’s listed as “coming soon,” according to the casual restaurant’s website. We look forward to seeing you all again at one of our other restaurants in the future,” the post read. Wahlburgers first came to Central Florida in 2016, its entrance marked by a grand opening party that Mark Wahlberg attended.

Orlando-based Darden restaurant group has an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year despite the closure of its restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Darden Restaurants closed all dining rooms at the end of March when the coronavirus was taking off in the U.S. As of June 22, 91% of Darden’s dining rooms were open with at least a limited capacity, according to the company. Throughout next year, Darden expects to open 35-40 net new restaurants. When our dining rooms closed, our operators did an amazing job of reimagining the guest experience by staying true to our back-to-basics operating philosophy,” Lee said in a statement.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Norwoods Restaurant and Treehouse, a staple in the New Smyrna Beach community, announced Thursday that the restaurant would close for a few days out of an abundance of caution after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant’s team took to Facebook to announce the closure saying in part management had “been notified by a team member that they have tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member has been self quarantining for 7 days and received their results this morning. We applaud our staff who have taken these precautions and for their diligence during these trying times as we try to navigate the situation,” the team said on Facebook. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support during these trying times.”

Restaurants in Florida can reopen at 25% capacity to dine-in guests. Published: May 4, 2020, 10:39 amIf you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

We’re all dreaming of what we’re going to do when the coronavirus pandemic is over. [RELATED: Florida theme parks post-coronavirus: Screenings, masks, staggered seating all possible]However, experts say that once the coronavirus pandemic is behind us, it seems unlikely that restaurants will be able to return to the way they were pre-COVID-19. What’s it going to look like -- 50% required in a restaurant, social distancing -- how is that enforced -- capacity, what does outdoor dining look like?” Petrillo said. During Tuesday’s meeting, restaurant executives mentioned touchless drive-thrus, acrylic screens and half-empty restaurants to ensure social distancing. According to experts, restaurants will likely continue some of the social distancing measures when they open their doors.

The coronavirus pandemic has threatened many independent restaurants and businesses. The Yelp Foundation and GoFundMe have teamed up so that independent businesses can fundraise and get donations. Yelp donate buttonYelp and GoFundMe will match up to $1 million in donations. This comes just a few days after Yelp announced $25 million in relief for independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Businesses hopeful for Spring Break profitPublished: March 15, 2020, 11:33 pmDaytona Beach businesses are concerned about the coronavirus and it's financial impact

With one million eateries nationwide employing 14 million people, options for dining out can be unlimited. But some restaurants are turning up more than the heat. Owners believe it is time to make some noise. Don Dahler reports on the battle over dishing out decibels.

Panera Bread is making waves with its "no-no list" of over 150 ingredients that will be cut from its menu by the end of next year. This is the latest move by a major food company to shift toward more natural options. Michael Moss, an investigative reporter from the New York Times and author of "Salt, Sugar, Fat," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest in food trends.