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From French to Afghan cuisine, the Popal Group celebrates 20 years of serving DC
A family of former refugees from Afghanistan has found great success in the restaurant business in DC. The Popals are celebrating 20 years as industry leaders. The Popal Group is behind hot spots including Lutèce, Pascual, and Lapis — where News4’s Eun Yang takes us behind the scenes in this Food Fare.
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Tacos with a twist at Taco Bamba
Whether you like your tacos with just a little onion and cilantro or prefer them loaded, this local taqueria has something for everyone. More than ten years ago, News4’s Eun Yang previewed the Taco Bamba menu with owner Victor Albisu at his D.C. pop-up before he opened the first location in Falls Church, VA. Now, Taco Bamba has...
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Prince George's County chef in quarterfinals of Food Network show
“This is perseverance, this is strength, this is growth, this is hard work, this is determination … this didn’t just happen overnight,” Dorzon said. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Chick-fil-A changes policy on serving chicken treated with antibiotics
Chick-fil-A announced Monday that it was backtracking on its “no antibiotics ever” policy due to shortages of untreated chicken.
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Centrolina's Amy Brandwein on empowering women in restaurants
For nearly ten years, Award-winning chef Amy Brandwein has been serving her signature Italian cuisine at Centrolina in D.C. She has been nominated for a James Beard award six times, including this year. Brandwein is a trailblazer for more than what she does in the kitchen; she is a champion for women in the restaurant industry. She opened Centrolina...
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Applebee's and IHOP are launching co-branded locations with both chains under one roof
Two of America’s iconic chain eateries are set to combine forces — literally.
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Regarding HER empowers women in the restaurant industry to succeed
During the pandemic, a group of women in the D.C. restaurant industry got together to support each other and weather the storm. Now that group is joining forces with a sister organization in Los Angeles. News4’s Tommy McFly spoke with two of Regarding HER’s champions.
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Fiery feud between customer and restaurant over $250 cancellation fee sparks debate
A heated exchange between a Boston celebrity chef and a would-be diner has sparked a debate about cancellation fees and customer service on social media.
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41 locations of Outback, Carrabba's and Bonefish Grill have closed
Bloomin’ Brands, the group that owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Aussie Grill by Outback, has closed 41 restaurants across its portfolio, a spokesperson has confirmed.
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Fast foodies are getting fed up with price hikes at the drive-thru
McDonald’s is vowing to focus more on affordability after it joined a handful of major restaurant brands seeing consumers balk at pricier menu items.
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‘Give it a shot': Wizards coach Joseph Blair shares some favorite DC vegan restaurants for VEGANuary
You’ve certainly heard of Dry January, but what about VEGANuary?
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Wizards coach Joseph Blair explains VEGANuary
VEGANuary participants avoid consuming meat and animal products for the first month of the year. Wizards coach Joseph Blair explains.
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TGI Fridays closes 36 ‘underperforming' restaurants. See the full list
The restaurant chain’s CEO announced that 36 “underperforming” restaurants will be closed as part of their new long-term business strategy.
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Educated Eats: RAMW offers scholarship for DC's next restaurant industry leaders
News4 Community Reporter Molette Green spoke to scholarship recipient Howard University freshmen Olumide Fasaye and Educated Eats chairman about the opportunity.
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Virginia Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl celebrates 90 years
It’s not every day we get to celebrate someone turning 90 years old. It’s even more special when it’s D.C. icon Virginia Ali. News4’s Tommy McFly reports — and gives Ali a birthday party in the studio.
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DMV Black Restaurant Week promotes restaurants through Sunday
Black Restaurant Week highlights local Black restaurants until Sunday. News4’s Tommy McFLY sat down with the founders of the initiative about why it’s important.
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DC restaurants see surge in security costs
Many restaurants in D.C. have had to invest in security to keep their staff and customers safe. News4’s Leon Harris spoke with Axios D.C. reporter Anna Spiegel about the growing problem.
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Red Lobster says unlimited shrimp promotion was too popular and too cheap
The casual restaurant chain’s corporate parent says a $20 all-you-can-eat shrimp deal contributed to bigger losses for the company.
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Georgia woman accidentally tipped more than $7,000 for a Subway sandwich
A Georgia woman’s weekly trip to her local Subway turned into a financial fiasco when she was charged $7,112.98 for a sandwich.
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‘Sip and Shop': Tysons Corner allows shoppers to shop with cocktails in hand
Tysons Corner Center says it’s the first indoor mall in the DMV to allow customers to pick up a cocktail, then “sip and shop” in select retailers.