Chef Notes
Kenya proposes raising drinking age to 21
Kenya proposes raising drinking age to 21 to address youth alcohol issues and fund prevention programs.
Kenya Appoints New Coffee Board Chairperson Njeru Ndwiga
Kenya appoints Njeru Ndwiga as Coffee Board Chairperson, effective October 30, 2026, replacing Henry Gihuhi Kinyua.
Alfie’s Georgetown Opens Offers Five Curry Steak Frites
Alf's Georgetown opens permanently, serving five curry steak frites, a northern Thai twist by chefs Justin Ahn and Alex McCoy after their…
Food Tour of Prince Edward Island
Culinary delights of PEI, Canada's Food Island, with oysters, potatoes, and beef.
Restaurant chain adopts raw rocks as design centerpiece
Raw rocks as design centerpieces are transforming NYC restaurants, blending Scandi-inspired aesthetics with bold, unconventional decor.
Taco Bell tests four new horchata drinks
Taco Bell is testing four horchata beverages at its Live Más Café locations, ahead of a nationwide launch in December. The drinks…
Restaurant Chains Hit Growth Milestones This Fall
Several restaurant chains hit significant growth milestones this fall, including Cava passing 500 locations, while others face closures and bankruptcies.
Dutch Bros, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks lead drive-thru satisfaction
A study by QSR and InTouch CX found that Dutch Bros Coffee, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks ranked as the friendliest brands and had…
McDonald’s denies using AI for price setting
McDonald’s denies using AI pricing, stating the chain only offers advisory tools to franchisees and does not employ dynamic pricing for menu…
Chipotle brings back margaritas in five cities
Chipotle brings back margaritas in five cities as part of a popup tour, offering $6 margaritas made with tequila.