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Are traditional meals over? Here’s what Americans are eating instead

According to a February 2026 report from food industry research firm Datassential, more than 7 in 10 consumers skipped at least one traditional meal in the past month. That’s not a small subset of busy professionals or college students surviving on coffee. It’s the majority of American adults.

How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens

How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens

So-called bouillon restaurants are mushrooming all over France, reviving a traditional low-cost Gallic meal concept that can compete with fast-food on prices and easily beat it on quality. "It's exploding! 253 bouillon restaurants have opened in France in four years," Bernard Boutboul, a

Outdoor dining season starts earlier as patios and backyards fill up

Spring is quietly becoming an outdoor dining season, and neither restaurants nor home cooks wait for summer to prove it. From rooftop bars filling on weeknights to backyard tables taking over casual get-togethers, the shift shows up in how Americans take advantage of the milder weather. For many, the

Destination dining drives weekend getaways

Destination dining is turning single restaurant reservations into the reason for travel. Instead of building itineraries around sights or cities, travelers choose where to go based on where they can get a table, then plan entire trips around that one meal. Nearly 80% of travelers consider food important when choosing

Belgrade school meal debt tops $110K

Belgrade school meal debt tops $110K

Meal debt at Belgrade Public Schools was over $110,000 as of April 8, according to a spokesperson for the school district. In its attempts to collect the monies owed, the district uses several approaches. Initially, when a student is in arrears in their meal account, his or her family

Airbnb kitchens change how travelers eat on the road

The kitchen is becoming part of the travel plan, not just a bonus amenity. More travelers are choosing stays where they can prepare some of their meals during the trip and keep part of the food budget off the restaurant bill. As a result, vacation food budgets are split more

Airport dining expands beyond fast food as travelers expect better options

Airport food is no longer a last-minute sandwich before boarding, as travelers plan meals inside the terminal instead of grabbing whatever is fastest. Airports bring in local restaurants and chef-led concepts that replace standard fast-food counters, turning preflight time into an actual part of the itinerary. Airlines