Tuesday, 31 March 2020

Indiana restaurant owner cuts hair like Joe Exotic to raise money for workers after coronavirus shutdown


Indiana restaurant owner cuts hair like Joe Exotic to raise money for workers after coronavirus shutdown



Desperate times call for desperate hair styles.

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Burger King, Popeyes to use thermometers on workers, pay bonus for April amid coronavirus outbreak


Burger King, Popeyes to use thermometers on workers, pay bonus for April amid coronavirus outbreak



The owner of several popular fast-food chains recently addressed the coronavirus outbreak.

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Taco Bell offering free tacos on Tuesday as a 'thank you' during coronavirus pandemic


Taco Bell offering free tacos on Tuesday as a 'thank you' during coronavirus pandemic



“For the past few weeks, we've been focused on making Taco Bell the safest place to work and eat, and now we're giving America free tacos as a small way of saying thank you for how everyone is showing up for their communities,” said Marc King, the CEO of the Taco Bell Corp., in a press release.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe pledges to donate 100,000 smoothies to healthcare workers amidst coronavirus outrbreak


Tropical Smoothie Cafe pledges to donate 100,000 smoothies to healthcare workers amidst coronavirus outrbreak



This company found a smooth way to help out with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Monday, 30 March 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci honored by Long Island clam bar with linguini dish in his name


Dr. Anthony Fauci honored by Long Island clam bar with linguini dish in his name



A Long Island, N.Y. restaurant announced Monday that a linguini dish was being named after Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert and one of the public faces behind the Trump administration's coronavirus task force. 

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Whole Foods workers plan 'sick out' amid coronavirus pandemic, demand better safety and benefits


Whole Foods workers plan 'sick out' amid coronavirus pandemic, demand better safety and benefits



A group of Whole Foods workers had initially scheduled a "sick out" for May 1, but moved it up to March 31 as the COVID-19 “situation has progressed.”

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Guy Fieri, National Restaurant Association launch relief fund for restaurant workers, offer $500 grants


Guy Fieri, National Restaurant Association launch relief fund for restaurant workers, offer $500 grants



“They’ve been serving us for years, in the restaurant business. Let’s serve them,” Guy Fieri said.

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Coronavirus self-isolation: How to have a dinner party during quarantine


Coronavirus self-isolation: How to have a dinner party during quarantine



Getting creative is the name of the game when you want to spend time with others, but can’t physically because of quarantine.

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What is 'whipped coffee' and why is everyone drinking it during self-isolation?


What is 'whipped coffee' and why is everyone drinking it during self-isolation?



No Starbucks? No problem.

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Sunday, 29 March 2020

Busch to give '3 months' of beer to people that adopt or foster a dog during coronavirus pandemic


Busch to give '3 months' of beer to people that adopt or foster a dog during coronavirus pandemic



Dogs may be man’s best friend but beer is also his good buddy.

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Major beer distributor comes to bars and restaurants' aid during coronavirus shutdowns


Major beer distributor comes to bars and restaurants' aid during coronavirus shutdowns



As restaurants and bars across the United States have had their dining rooms shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are bracing for tough times ahead.

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Friday, 27 March 2020

Coronavirus pandemic: Doctor applies 'sterile technique' to cleaning groceries, handling takeout


Coronavirus pandemic: Doctor applies 'sterile technique' to cleaning groceries, handling takeout



Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen weighed in.

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National Restaurant Association says 11 percent of restaurants could close for good; Trump says it's possible


National Restaurant Association says 11 percent of restaurants could close for good; Trump says it's possible



“Look, what we’re doing in terms of loans, what we’re doing in terms of salaries, they’ll all come back," said PresidentTrump. "It may not be the same restaurant, it may not be the same ownership, but they’ll all be back.”

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Thursday, 26 March 2020

Chick-fil-A meal comes up with inspiring message for customers worried about coronavirus


Chick-fil-A meal comes up with inspiring message for customers worried about coronavirus



This brings a new definition to the term "comfort food."

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Bakery sells toilet paper cakes amid coronavirus-caused shortage


Bakery sells toilet paper cakes amid coronavirus-caused shortage



Toilet paper has never looked so appetizing.

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Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic


Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic



Uh oh.

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McDonald's reducing menu, eliminating all-day breakfast during coronavirus outbreak


McDonald's reducing menu, eliminating all-day breakfast during coronavirus outbreak



McDonald’s is altering its menu during the coronavirus outbreak to “simplify operations” for its crew members.

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Florida restaurant diner leaves $10K tip to help employees during coronavirus outbreak


Florida restaurant diner leaves $10K tip to help employees during coronavirus outbreak



A Florida restaurant was left stunned by one diner’s generosity.

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Stuck at home and don't know how to cook? This professional chef is here to help


Stuck at home and don't know how to cook? This professional chef is here to help



Anyone know how to cook?

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Texas female distillery founder provides much needed hand sanitizer to first responders


Texas female distillery founder provides much needed hand sanitizer to first responders



Just one month ago, co-owner of Bendt Distilling Company Natasha DeHart, was creating her unique blend of Texas whiskeys at her distillery in Lewisville.

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Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Strip club uses dancers as delivery drivers after being shut down due to coronavirus outbreak


Strip club uses dancers as delivery drivers after being shut down due to coronavirus outbreak



Well, that's one way to keep people employed.

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Potatoes and the pandemic: Farmers rush to supply spuds during coronavirus outbreak


Potatoes and the pandemic: Farmers rush to supply spuds during coronavirus outbreak



Potato farmers and distributors are working around the clock.

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Neighbors use RC car to drive beer to each other to maintain social distancing


Neighbors use RC car to drive beer to each other to maintain social distancing



Everyone needs to stay stocked up on the essentials.

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Chick-fil-A employee cheers up coronavirus-concerned customers by dancing in the drive-thru


Chick-fil-A employee cheers up coronavirus-concerned customers by dancing in the drive-thru



"It's great to see the smile on people's faces."

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Chef Floyd Cardoz, 59, died of coronavirus complications: report


Chef Floyd Cardoz, 59, died of coronavirus complications: report



The chef was 59.

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Coronavirus and craft: how local beer, spirit makers are helping (and hurting)


Coronavirus and craft: how local beer, spirit makers are helping (and hurting)



Craft beer & spirit-makers in some of the communities most severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are doing more than just producing hand sanitizer for their patrons. But even as they convert their operations almost entirely to charity, and at a time when sales are so bad they could lose everything, they are discovering new snags in the supply chain that are making it even harder to help in the current crisis.

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Starbucks offering free coffee to front-line responders amid coronavirus outbreak


Starbucks offering free coffee to front-line responders amid coronavirus outbreak



Frontline responders can redeem a free tall coffee, hot or iced, through May 3, Starbucks announced on Friday.

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Walmart, Kroger among grocery stores installing plexiglass barriers, social distancing markers amid outbreak


Walmart, Kroger among grocery stores installing plexiglass barriers, social distancing markers amid outbreak



Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Publix and other major grocery stores are adding physical barriers to keep its customers safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Coronavirus closure: Waffle House temporarily shuts 365 restaurants


Coronavirus closure: Waffle House temporarily shuts 365 restaurants



See you soon, Waffle House.

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Texas governor allowing restaurants to sell bulk retail items amid coronavirus pandemic


Texas governor allowing restaurants to sell bulk retail items amid coronavirus pandemic



“A vital part of our COVID-19 response is to ensure that there are readily available supplies of food and resources, whether that is at grocery stores or, in this case, restaurants,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Major pizza chains looking to hire 60,000 new workers amid coronavirus shutdowns


Major pizza chains looking to hire 60,000 new workers amid coronavirus shutdowns



When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's coronavirus isolation hunger pangs.

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During coronavirus, Costco designates special hours for shoppers 60 and older


During coronavirus, Costco designates special hours for shoppers 60 and older



Calling all Costco shoppers ages 60 and up.

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Wendy's giving away Jr. Frosties with drive-thru orders


Wendy's giving away Jr. Frosties with drive-thru orders



The chain did not say how long the promotion would last.

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Peeps manufacturer shutting down production amid coronavirus outbreak


Peeps manufacturer shutting down production amid coronavirus outbreak



Just Born, the candy manufacturer that makes Peeps, among other candies, announced that it is temporarily suspending production.

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Twitter users share grocery store items no one is apparently buying


Twitter users share grocery store items no one is apparently buying



Not everything is flying off the shelves.

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A prepper reveals what she keeps in her pantry — and what you should have, too


A prepper reveals what she keeps in her pantry — and what you should have, too



Deborah D. Moore has lived most of her life as a “prepper” before there was even a word to describe “prepping.”

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Monday, 23 March 2020

NYC restaurateur delivers hundreds of donated meals to health care workers during coronavirus


NYC restaurateur delivers hundreds of donated meals to health care workers during coronavirus



One New York City restaurateur has kept his kitchen open to make and deliver donated Italian meals to health-care workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus response.

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Instacart to bring on 300,000 new shoppers to face coronavirus outbreak


Instacart to bring on 300,000 new shoppers to face coronavirus outbreak



People still need groceries even when they're self isolating.

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McDonald's changes Golden Arches logo amid coronavirus outbreak to demonstrate social distancing


McDonald's changes Golden Arches logo amid coronavirus outbreak to demonstrate social distancing



"Separated for a moment to always be together."

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Kroger hiring more than 10,000, changing store hours as coronavirus spurs panic buying


Kroger hiring more than 10,000, changing store hours as coronavirus spurs panic buying



Not every business is scaling back amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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NY FreshDirect employee on 1st day of quarantine: 'Just stay home'


NY FreshDirect employee on 1st day of quarantine: 'Just stay home'



On the first day of New York’s historic statewide stay-home order, the message from one FreshDirect delivery person was clear: Things are going to be fine, if people would just stay home.

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Popeyes offering fans Netflix username and password for those stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak


Popeyes offering fans Netflix username and password for those stuck at home during coronavirus outbreak



If you don’t already have a Netflix log-in, Popeyes has your back.

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McDonald's to close all restaurants in the UK due to coronavirus


McDonald's to close all restaurants in the UK due to coronavirus



McDonald's will close all 1,270 of its restaurants in the United Kingdom by the end of Monday due to coronavirus fears, according to a company statement on Sunday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: How to maintain healthy snacking habits while working from home


Coronavirus outbreak: How to maintain healthy snacking habits while working from home



If you notice you are prone to stress eating, change locations. Moving your workstation can help you better manage the urge to eat.

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Sunday, 22 March 2020

Some McDonald's in Florida to give hospital workers free meals amidst coronavirus pandemic


Some McDonald's in Florida to give hospital workers free meals amidst coronavirus pandemic



Hospital workers could use any extra help, especially now.

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Friday, 20 March 2020

Costco not accepting returns on certain in-demand items: report


Costco not accepting returns on certain in-demand items: report



Those online seemed to be in favor of the new policy.

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How to help your favorite restaurants during the coronavirus outbreak


How to help your favorite restaurants during the coronavirus outbreak



Foodies can turn the tables by thinking globally and acting locally.

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How the coronavirus has changed door-to-door food delivery


How the coronavirus has changed door-to-door food delivery



Ohio has joined the growing list of more than 30 states that have ordered restaurants and bars to stop in-house dining to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The Buckeye State’s Department of Health is allowing restaurants to complete take-out, delivery, and curbside pickups. As restaurants across the country are adapting to a new reality, so are delivery people.

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Thursday, 19 March 2020

Amidst coronavirus closure, Illinois pizza place posts vulgar message to governor


Amidst coronavirus closure, Illinois pizza place posts vulgar message to governor



This pizza comes with a side of controversy.

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Curbside beer sales satiate thirsty Americans during growing coronavirus pandemic


Curbside beer sales satiate thirsty Americans during growing coronavirus pandemic



Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. But with the new coronavirus popping up all over the country, a trip to your favorite tap room isn’t in the offing. So breweries are stepping up, offering curbside growlers to stave off the grumbling.

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