Inside the Minnesota Gas-Station Speakeasy That Grossed Almost $5 Million in Its First Year
Companies

Inside the Minnesota Gas-Station Speakeasy That Grossed Almost $5 Million in Its First Year

Tony Donatell turned an empty Lakeville storefront into The Farmer’s Cellar, a Prohibition-style cocktail bar hidden beh...

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China's Burger Boom Draws Pizza Hut, Haidilao and Coffee Chains Into Fast-Food Race
Retail

China's Burger Boom Draws Pizza Hut, Haidilao and Coffee Chains Into Fast-Food Race

Smaller households and budget-conscious diners are turning burgers into China's hottest fast-food battleground, with Yum...

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French Summer Budgets Drop €287, Pushing Holidaymakers From Restaurants to Picnics
Personal Finance

French Summer Budgets Drop €287, Pushing Holidaymakers From Restaurants to Picnics

A Cofidis survey puts the average French summer holiday budget at €1,748, down €287 on 2025. Families are swapping resta...

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NYC Council Votes to Keep Outdoor Dining Sheds Year-Round
Politics

NYC Council Votes to Keep Outdoor Dining Sheds Year-Round

New York City reverses the Adams-era winter teardown rule for restaurant sheds, but permit delays and upkeep costs may d...

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Uruguayan Grill Charrúa Sells Out Madrid Tables Weeks Ahead; Casa Charrúa and Lisbon Next
Companies

Uruguayan Grill Charrúa Sells Out Madrid Tables Weeks Ahead; Casa Charrúa and Lisbon Next

Madrid's Charrúa serves about 300 covers a day and books out six weeks ahead. Founders Juanvelz and Marchal are opening ...

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German hospitality turnover drops 2.0% in May, real decline hits 6.0% year-on-year
Travel

German hospitality turnover drops 2.0% in May, real decline hits 6.0% year-on-year

Seasonally adjusted real turnover in Germany's hotels and restaurants fell 2.0% from April, as a 7.1% real plunge in res...

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