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  • 2026 March


    Noma LA Residency: Protests, Abuse Claims & Redzepi’s Departure

    Noma LA Residency: Protests, Abuse Claims & Redzepi’s Departure

    Noma LA's residency began with protests over René Redzepi's alleged abuse. Redzepi stepped away from daily service and the board of Mad, while major sponsors withdrew. Demonstrators demand accountability and humane wages amid resurfaced allegations.


    NYC Bars Brace for St. Patrick’s Day: Guinness, Long Hours & Parade Rush

    NYC Bars Brace for St. Patrick’s Day: Guinness, Long Hours & Parade Rush

    Midtown Manhattan bars, co-owned by the Reillys, prepare for NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade. They stock thousands of Guinness kegs, employ pre-pouring systems, and implement 24-hour shifts with increased staff to manage the massive influx of 2 million viewers and post-parade rushes.


    Los Angeles Weekend Eats: Beat the Heat with Bo Ssäm, Bingsoo & Coffee

    Los Angeles Weekend Eats: Beat the Heat with Bo Ssäm, Bingsoo & Coffee

    Discover Los Angeles' top weekend food spots to beat the heat, including early bird access to Liu's Coffee for Chiayi chicken rice, cooling bingsoo at Sul & Beans, and group-friendly bo ssäm at Hangari Kalguksu for a flavorful feast.


    Noma Chef René Redzepi Steps Down Amid Workplace Abuse Allegations

    Noma Chef René Redzepi Steps Down Amid Workplace Abuse Allegations

    René Redzepi exits daily operations at Noma following a New York Times report detailing abuse allegations. The restaurant implements workplace reforms as its Los Angeles residency continues without him.


    Pizza Hut & Papa John’s Close Underperforming Restaurants for Modernization

    Pizza Hut & Papa John’s Close Underperforming Restaurants for Modernization

    Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands) and Papa John's are closing ~300 underperforming North American restaurants, mainly franchise-owned, to modernize, strengthen systems, boost AUVs, and improve franchisee wellness. Most closures expected by 2027.


    Applebee’s and IHOP Dual-Brand Restaurant Opens in Hawthorne

    Applebee’s and IHOP Dual-Brand Restaurant Opens in Hawthorne

    Doherty Enterprises announces the March 18 opening of a dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP in Hawthorne, allowing guests to order from both menus all day as part of a national expansion strategy.