Top Casual Dining News

The multi-restaurant platform formerly known as Mas Mex announced its official rebrand to Agave & Stone Hospitality, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. Agave & Stone Hospitality is a bold and growing restaurant group based in Houston, Texas, that delivers exceptional hospitality and vibrant, authentic dining experiences celebrating the spirit of Mexican cuisine […]

The Cordish Companies’ Live! Casinos & Hotels announced a landmark culinary collaboration with one of the industry’s foremost voices on modern Asian cuisine: CHEF JET TILA.   Through this exclusive partnership, Chef Tila will curate a specialty menu featuring selections of his most iconic signature dishes that will be available at Luk Fu restaurants at Live! […]

Ocean Prime is now open at Nashville Yards, marking its debut in Tennessee and introducing its  nationally acclaimed seafood and steakhouse to Music City. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant now welcomes guests with a  refined dining experience centered on fresh seafood, prime steaks and elevated genuine hospitality built around a simple  standard: “Yes is the answer. What […]

Woody’s Brands, operator of bar brands and social gaming venues including Little Woodrow’s, Woody’s Hideaway and Eddie’s Tavern across Texas and Louisiana, has appointed Ray Risley as its chief executive officer. Risley joined the company in December 2025 to serve under company founder Bob Wilson as president of Woody’s Brands. With Risley’s elevation to CEO, Wilson will […]

May is right around the corner and TGI Fridays is springing into the month with a few fun and delicious promotions/special offerings for Fridays guests, including:

IHOP announced the launch of its newest limited-time menu innovation, the Chicken & Banana Pancakes Stack, a sweet-and-savory offering inspired by a trending social media phenomenon. The new menu item draws from the viral “Chicken Banana” sound, which has gained widespread popularity across platforms through food content, comedy sketches, and short-form videos. Recognizing the cultural […]

Vida & Estilo Hospitality Group (VE Hospitality) proudly announces its return of Miami Race weekend for the fifth consecutive year, taking place on May 1st – 3rd 2026 at Miami International Autodrome.  Since the inaugural Miami race, VE Hospitality has been a driving force behind the trackside culinary experience in collaboration with Sodexo Live! since the […]

Saddlebrook Resort, Florida’s playground for sport and competition, today announces the opening of GOAT Kitchen & Bar, a modern take on the American tavern that taps into the energy and spirit of the resort’s athletic roots. Part of Saddlebrook’s $92 million property-wide reimagination, GOAT Kitchen & Bar is a lively clubhouse-style gathering spot where guests, members, locals, and athletes […]

Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces key leadership appointments supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Eric Freitas Orford […]

Fairmont New Orleans, opening Fall 2026, today unveils an exciting culinary collaboration with Chef Emeril Lagasse, bringing the acclaimed Delmonico Steakhouse to the vibrant city of New Orleans, the hometown of The Emeril Group. Emeril’s grand American steakhouse will offer guests and locals the opportunity to experience the chef’s signature bold flavors as well as […]

Ted’s Montana Grill is commemorating America’s 250th Birthday with new Chef Features celebrating elevated, classic American comfort food made fresh, from scratch. Founded in 2002 by media mogul Ted Turner and award-winning restaurateur George McKerrow, Ted’s also honors its mission to help save the American bison while continuing its longstanding commitment to sustainability.   The new Chef […]

J. Alexander’s, the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and refined hospitality, brings its acclaimed menu to The Battery Atlanta with the opening of its newest location on Monday, April 27. Located at 455 Legends Place, Suite 872, the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Cobb Chamber of Commerce will commence at 3:30 p.m., followed […]

Is there a sweeter Mother’s Day tradition than breakfast in bed made by one’s children, even if it comes with a disaster-zone kitchen to clean up afterward? For a more relaxing alternative with less mess, head to Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, where Food Network winner and Vice President of Culinary Demetrio Zavala is honoring the household matriarchs with limited-time […]

goop kitchen, the upscale, chef-crafted restaurant concept founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, makes its highly anticipated New York City debut on Monday, April 20, marking the brand’s first expansion outside of California and a major new phase of growth. Built as a dark kitchen model, goop kitchen operates without traditional dining rooms, offering thoughtfully crafted meals designed […]

For over 55 years, Polly’s Pies has been serving the kind of meals that bring people together around the table, creating memories and traditions since 1968. This spring, the restaurant is putting the spotlight on one of its most beloved comfort classics: the Chicken Pie. A guest favorite since 1980, Polly’s Chicken Pie is a hearty, double crust […]

Urban Egg, the Colorado-born casual dining concept known for its chef-driven brunch and its commitment to genuine hospitality, today announces the launch of Urban EGGsperience, a new digital guest platform built with Thanx, the loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants. The program launches April 16th across all Urban Egg locations, designed to extend the warmth and personalization […]

Leonardo, Miami Beach’s newest dining destination rooted in refined hospitality and social dining traditions, officially opens to the public on April 17. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant and lounge introduces a timeless experience where cuisine, music, art and design come together in an elegant yet lively setting. “Leonardo was created to revive the romance and ritual of […]