McDonald’s franchise had minors working deep fryers, Labor Department finds

A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.

Kitchen renovation leads to unique Buckhead dining experiences

With a big kitchen remodel currently underway, owners at Atlas and The Garden Room are finding some exciting new ways to keep customers well-fed this summer.

The 'steaks' are high at unique new Japanese restaurant

A new Japanese steakhouse in Buckhead promises a one-of-a-kind dining experience for customers — especially those who don’t mind letting the chef make all the decisions.

Pizzerias feel the heat as NYC targets coal- and wood-fired ovens

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection wants pizzeria owners to cut their carbon emissions by 75%. That's leaving a bad taste in the mouths of some.

Latin American restaurant AltaToro opens in Midtown

It's opening day for AltaToro in Midtown, described by owners as a “modern Latin American" establishment.

Healthcare Meets Fast Food: McDonald’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

McDonald's and medicine might sound like an unlikely pair, but a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and Children’s healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) provides healthcare to families at select Atlanta-area fast-food restaurants.

Meet the newest McDonald's Happy Meal toy: Squishmallows

McDonald's Happy Meals just got a whole lot cuter with the addition of Squishmallow plush toys inside every order.

Decatur chef named best chef in the Southeast at James Beard Awards

After dropping out of high school to try to be a professional skateboarder, The Deer and the Dove's Terry Koval found his real passion in cooking. Now the Decatur chef has been honored with the title of best chef in the Southeast.

Restaurants opt out of using QR-code menus post-pandemic

Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.

Ne-Yo to open new Johnny's Chicken and Waffles in Midtown Atlanta

A chicken and waffles restaurant founded by Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo is heading to Midtown Atlanta in the next few weeks.

Atlanta restaurant named best burger in US, Yelp ranking finds

Feeling hungry? A new study from Yelp says Atlanta has two of the three best burgers you can eat in the entire United States.

Parrots stolen from popular Buckhead restaurant recovered

R. Thomas Deluxe Grill on Peachtree Street is known for its birds, vegetarian and vegan menu items, and eclectic decor.

Barbie pop-up café coming to Chicago this summer

Come on Barbie, let's go party! The Malibu Barbie Cafe, a new one-of-a-kind pop-up venue inspired by the mega popular doll franchise, will be making waves in Chicago this summer.

Duluth restaurant serves up brunch, brunch, and nothing but the brunch

It's a restaurant that proclaims "every day is the weekend" -- and when you see the menu, you'll understand exactly what they mean!

Sweetgreen changes name of chicken burrito bowl, two days after Chipotle sues

Sweetgreen announced it will rename its new menu item, the Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, to Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl after Chipotle Mexican Grill sued the restaurant chain in a California Federal Court for violating their trademark rights.