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Service charges in restaurants: Equity for workers or ‘junk’ fees that should be eliminated?
President Biden has he wants to eliminate “junk” fees that are costing Americans billions each year. Most assume that he’s referring to credit card companies and ticket sellers, but regulations would also include independent restaurants.
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Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island
Ahead of two of the biggest parades in Rhode Island — in Newport and Providence — here’s where you should plan to eat, drink, and celebrate.
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Hold the pitchforks: PVDFest 2024 to return to downtown location
After the city made a series of divisive changes to its annual arts and cultural festival, the mayor’s office said it’s considering allowing open containers and block parties this year.
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The Kitchen at The Shack brings a taste of French Polynesia to South County
When Momo Camara first moved to the US, he found comfort in cooking. Now the chef is merging international flavor with Rhode Island roots.
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A new coffee/martini bar; Providence’s Omni Hotel has something new, and more food notes
The early bird gets the ... biscuit! Irregardless Biscuit, a new addition to Providence, sells out of its popular dish quickly so get there fast.
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I’ve got a Del’s in Fort Myers to sell you
Brittany Peters, who owns the rights to sell Del's Lemonade in two Florida counties, needs to sell her franchise to help cover medical expenses for herself.
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A little neighborhood restaurant was named a James Beard semifinalist. And then rumors swirled that it closed.
Here’s what the next chapter of Bywater in Warren, R.I., looks like
Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year
Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers.