Where Restaurants Have Reopened Across the U.S.

After weeks — and in some cases, nearly two months — of shutdowns, states across the country are beginning to allow … More

&pizza Makes Restaurant Design a Cultural Phenomenon

&pizza – pronounced “and pizza” – could just as easily have been another fast-casual pizza chain the likes of Blaze or … More

Michael Angelo’s: NONNA, by Butler, Shine & Stern & Partners

In a nod to its authentic Italian roots and heritage, premium Italian frozen food brand Michael Angelo’s is launching its … More

Top 10 Food and Restaurant Trends of 2017

Say what you will about 2017, but it’s been a great year for food. And once again we’ve compiled 10 … More

What’s On the Menu? Augmented Reality and 3-D Food Models

At Vino Levantino wine bar in New York City, the desserts are delicious but not always so straightforward. “We have … More

IHOP Brings on Droga5 as Agency of Record Ahead of Its 60th Anniversary

Pancake provider IHOP has concluded a creative review and picked Droga5 as its new agency of record. The all-day breakfast … More

How a Design Agency Helped Make Portland, Maine, the Hippest Foodie Town in New England

PORTLAND, Maine—Over the past decade, this once-sleepy New England town has experienced a remarkable culinary boom that’s put it squarely … More

Cheetos Is Opening a Restaurant, The Spotted Cheetah. And Yes, It Has a Cheetos-Heavy Menu

With celebrity chef Anne Burrell Would you eat Cheetos meatballs? Cheetos tacos? Fried pickles crusted with Cheetos? How about cheesecake … More

Chili’s Picks O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul for Campaign as It Seeks a Rebound

Chili’s Grill & Bar has hired O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul for a major marketing project as the chain tries to … More

Grey’s First Work for Applebee’s Promotes Its ‘Topped and Loaded’ Menu

Back in March, Applebee’s named Grey as its creative agency of record, following a review launched in December which initially … More

Taco Bell Brings Boozy Cantina Concept to Cleveland

Taco Bell keeps reinventing itself with new menu items, new day parts and a new restaurant format in Taco Bell Cantina, which debuted in 2015 in Chicago and sells beer, wine, sangria and frozen alcoholic beverages. The urban restaurant concept is designed to be more personal and fast casual than quick-serve restaurant in feeling. The menu features appetizers designed for sharing, among other twists on a regular Taco Bell.

You Can Now Google a Restaurant by Pointing Your Phone’s Camera at It

With Google Lens, your smartphone camera won’t just see what you see, but will also understand what you see to help you take action. #io17