Mar 16 4 states close bars, restaurants to prevent virus spread By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington state and New York City are among the places that ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service. Takeout and delivery will still be allowed. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 7:43 How mental health checks may help restaurant workers temper destructive stress By John Yang, Kira Wakeam After a series of high-profile suicides last year, one restaurant owner in Sacramento, California, decided to confront a problem plaguing kitchens around the country. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment and often low wages can take its toll on workers' mental health. Continue watching
Feb 17 What happened at DC’s restaurants when immigrant workers stayed home By Elizabeth Flock, Kristen Doerer Across the country Thursday, workers staged a “Day Without Immigrants,” a protest of President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration. Continue reading
Jan 25 Restaurants nationwide seek ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrant employees By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Dozens of restaurants from New York to Ann Arbor, Michigan are hoping the designation will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry . Continue reading
Jun 11 Soon, there may be no such thing as a free reservation By Paul Solman Walk-ins may be a thing of the past. Tock, a service that allows you to buy or put down a deposit for a reservation, could be coming to a restaurant near you. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch Seattle restaurant industry caught in the middle of $15 minimum wage debate By PBS News Hour Continue watching