California Pizza Kitchen Asks, ‘Do You Want Fries With That?’
Last we checked a pizza and a french fry were not the same thing. But California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is discovering that they’re not as different as you might imagine. “When we looked at the skews we found we only had a few things that we needed to bring in from the...
Starship and Topanga Launch Reusable Packaging for Robo-Deliveries at College
Starship Technologies has teamed up with Topanga.io to launch a reusable food packaging program at U.S. colleges, starting with George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Through the ReusePass program, students can select reusable containers for their food orders through...
Coco Delivery Bots Update Tech and Expand to Chicago
Coco, the robotic delivery company is turning heads again, this time in Chicago. Coco’s robo-couriers have been making deliveries in the Windy Cindy since December. Orders placed via the DoorDash app are delivered by robots in the West Loop, River West and Fulton...
The First Speedy Eats Is Up and Running. Is Natchez Embracing It?
Let’s just stipulate up front: it’s only been nine days. That’s how long Tance Hughes has been operating a Speedy Eats drive-thru location in Natchez, Mississippi. Not nearly enough time to decide if it will be a viable business. But enough time to take some early...
Local Restaurants Rally to Support LA After Devastating Fires
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the wildfires that have ravaged parts of Southern California. The tragedy has claimed lives, destroyed homes and businesses, and left countless families struggling to recover. The Los Angeles food scene has been particularly...
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