Cracker Barrel said Tuesday it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans. The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo. Fans of the chain had also loudly criticized that move. Lebanon, Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel said Tuesday that just four of its 660 restaurants had been …
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Two Colorado restaurants from opposite ends of the state are included in the New York Times’ compilation of the “best places” to eat in the United States, an annual list released Tuesday. In its 2025 Restaurant List, the Times food critics included Bin 707, a New American restaurant in Grand Junction, and Mezcaleria Alma, a modern Mexican restaurant in Denver, …
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Cracker Barrel said on Tuesday it would not remodel its restaurants after conservative backlash to changes at the country-themed restaurant chain. The company said in a news release that it was not going forward with plans to expand its “modern remodel design” it had implemented at a handful of its 660 locations. The announcement came on the heels of Cracker …
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1. The Brewers beat the Pirates on Wednesday, 12–5. It was Milwaukee’s 12th win a row. And it carried major significance. A local diner, George Webb Restaurant, has had a standing offer since the 1940s: If the Brewers put together a 12-game winning streak, everyone gets a free burger. And Brewers fans were well aware of this on Wednesday. “Let’s …
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Facebook Tweet Email Link Ike’s Chili in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been around for 117 years, surviving a myriad of challenges like the Great Depression, the Covid-19 pandemic and a once-in-a-generation burst of inflation. But 2025 already holds an even more complicated challenge. “The cost of everything’s just going up, and we’ve got to figure out how to manage it right,” …
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Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new Adobo Ranch dip Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits among younger customers. Hot, in this case, is literal. Spicy items like chicken sandwiches, seasoned sides and sauces are cropping up more often on menus at major fast-casual and quick-service chains. The idea is to introduce easy-to-execute and …
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On July 15, Michelin, the tire company and restaurant ratings powerhouse, released a list of 14 new additions to its New York restaurant guide, signaling which new restaurants the inspectors are liking — and earmarking for potential awards later this year. Michelin’s additions, which are announced piecemeal throughout the year, join the existing New York guide alongside hundreds of other …
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