Simon Carlier, the chef behind Toulouse restaurant Solides, faces a critical financial struggle as his annual revenue has dropped from €670,000 pre-pandemic to €450,000 in 2025. According to reports from La Dépêche du Midi, the chef attributes this 33% decline to shifting consumer habits, the rise of food delivery services, and a broader decline in … Read more
Redbird and Vibiana are bringing the 11th edition of Beefsteak to Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29. Starting at 7 p.m. at 114 East 2nd Street, the communal steak feast arrives as a double celebration, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the historic Vibiana building. A Collaborative Feast at Vibiana Chef Neal Fraser and … Read more
Jersey Mike’s has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), signaling its intent to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “JMKE.” The sandwich chain reported significant growth, with same-store sales climbing 50% between 2020 and 2025, according to regulatory filings. The company, which operates nearly 3,300 locations, generated $724 million … Read more
The South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF) expects to provide more than $1 million in support to the South Pasadena Unified School District, marking a milestone for the nonprofit. SPEF President Rob Clyde said the achievement reflects decades of community investment in local public education. How does SPEF fund local schools? The foundation generates revenue through … Read more
The Michelin Guide announced its 2026 California restaurant rankings Wednesday night in San Diego, adding two new three-star locations to the state’s total. The Bay Area emerged as a major winner with Californios and Enclos earning top honors, bringing California’s total count of three-star establishments to 10. The announcement took place at Eve in Downtown … Read more
Bad Roman, the Manhattan restaurant known for its 2023 reservation demand, has officially opened a new location at 207 N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. The Los Angeles expansion introduces a maximalist dining environment featuring a menu of comfort food staples, pepperoncini martinis, and high-profile desserts. While the restaurant maintains a high volume of diners … Read more
The Jewish population in South Florida is expanding, driving a surge in kosher-certified dining options across Broward and Palm Beach counties. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, an influx of new restaurants, markets, and specialty bakeries—certified by bodies like the Orthodox Rabbinical Board (ORB)—now serves a growing demographic seeking strict adherence to Jewish dietary … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants have been recognized on the newly released World’s 101 Best Burger Places list, a global ranking that evaluated establishments from London to Tokyo. According to the project, judges assessed over 1,500 burgers annually based on criteria including meat quality, cooking technique, consistency, and guest experience. Amboy Quality Meats in Chinatown secured … Read more
Traditional restaurants are facing a structural transformation as declining purchasing power and changing work habits alter how people eat out. According to Philippe Merle, chef of the Toulouse-based restaurant La Madeleine de Proust, establishments are adapting to these shifts by offering shared menus, prioritizing local supply chains, and increasing chef presence to maintain quality amidst … Read more
Mammoth Brands, the parent company behind Harry’s razors and Coterie diapers, is positioning itself as a modern successor to legacy consumer giants like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. With 2024 revenue reaching $835 million, the company is weighing an initial public offering as soon as the second half of 2026 to fuel its strategy of … Read more