In his first term, President Trump only dined out at the steakhouse in his former hotel. He visited a steakhouse near the White House on Tuesday, saying, “I wouldn’t have done this three months ago.”
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Why Starbucks is losing sales, and what it’s doing about it
Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn’t fancy enough — but they also say it’s too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up change.
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Inflation math is changing America’s dinner plans
For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald’s to Starbucks, fast food and cafes are feeling it.
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Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check
Five common scenarios you may encounter while dining out with a large party — and how to handle the bill fairly while being considerate of your server.
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Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after missteps including all-you-can-eat shrimp
The seafood chain is in hot water after a series of bad choices by a parade of executives. Almost 580 restaurants will stay open, after dozens closed abruptly last week.
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'It's not tenable what restaurants are doing right now': Food writer says Rhode Island restaurants have to raise prices to stay alive
If you ask 100 restaurant owners what business is like two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, you might get 100 different answers. That’s according to David Dadekian, a board member of the Rhode Island Small Business Coalition and owner of the food news and marketing website Eat Drink RI. Some restaurants have closed, some are still struggling, and some are just getting by. Reporter Joe Tasca met with Dadekian in his hometown of Coventry to discuss the current state of the restaurant industry.
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R.I. opens new vaccination sites in Providence and Cranston for residents 75 and older starting Feb. 18
Rhode Island eases COVID-19 restrictions on bars starting Valentine’s Day weekend
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What will it take to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Rhode Island?
To slow the spread of COVID-19, Rhode Island will close gyms and casinos, and limit — but not shut down — indoor dining. Does that go far enough?
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‘This is gonna be bad’: RI restaurants face tough road ahead
There are few industries as important to the Rhode Island economy as the restaurant business. But the coronavirus has left everything from fancy French restaurants to gritty dive bars reeling. Some say the immediate crisis could have serious long term effects.
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RI State Senator Introduces Bill To Limit Statewide Use Of Plastic Straws
A Rhode Island state senator wants consumers to use fewer straws in an effort to cut back on plastic pollution.
