Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4M after man was served sanitizer instead of water
Cracker Barrel has been ordered to pay $9.4 million in damages after staff served a customer sanitizer instead of water. But the restaurant chain will only have to pay a fraction of that amount.
Grocery stores out of stock? Expert says winter storms to blame
An expert with the Food Industry Association says winter storms have played a role in recent grocery shortages, and this weekend’s looming storms stand to make matters worse.
Dolores in Ypsilanti announces permanent closure months after reopening with only bar
Dolores in Ypsilanti is closing at the end of the month, days before the Mexican restaurant would have turned 4.
Elk Brewing announces closure of Comstock Park taproom; beer specials available during last week
The Elk Brewing Comstock Park Taproom is closing permanently. The Wealthy Street Taproom in Grand Rapids will stay open.
Dole lettuce recall: Salads sold in Michigan recalled due to listeria concerns
Dole has recalled packaged salads sold around the United States and Canada due to listeria concerns with iceberg lettuce.
Beer, fire breathing, and more -- 5th annual Bourrrrbon Barrel Aged Winterfest returns this month
Try bourbon barrel aged brews and other Michigan craft beers at BAD Brewing Co.'s Bourrrbon Barrel Aged Winterfest in Mason.
Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?
Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.
Taco Bell adds crispy chicken wings to menu for limited time
Taco Bell is now selling chicken wings, but you don’t have long to place your order.
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Ypsilanti Hamburger Mary's opening with Tower Inn favorites, weekly drag entertainment
The second Hamburger Mary's in Michigan will be a hybrid between Ypsilanti's Tower Inn Café and the bar and grille franchise. Hamburger Mary's features food, drinks, and family-friendly drag entertainment.
KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken debuts nationwide on Jan. 10
After years of testing, KFC is ready to make its Beyond Fried Chicken available to customers on Jan. 10.
Girl Scouts' new brownie cookie to debut January 2022
Girl Scouts of the USA is launching "Adventureful," a salted caramel brownie cookie, on Jan. 11, 2022.
Crystal Pepsi 2022: '90s soda makes comeback with 30th-anniversary contest
Fans of Crystal Pepsi can win the iconic clear soda from the 1990s as part of a new contest to mark its 30th anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
Exferimentation Brewing closes after more than 5 years of serving up craft beers in Pontiac
Exferimentation Brewing Co. in Pontiac has permanently closed.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve as supply chain issues hit wine industry
It could be tough to find some of your favorite champagne labels this year as supply chain disruptions have been impacting the industry.
Olive Garden may not bring back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
Most locations request customers to call ahead
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.