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Hosting at home replaces nights out for many Americans

Dinner plans across the United States are starting to look different. Instead of refreshing reservation apps or waiting for a table, many Americans now send a quick text and start heating up the stove at home. Casual nights built around make-ahead dishes, open arrival times and come-as-you-

Rising restaurant prices put diners’ habits under new scrutiny

Menu prices continued to rise in February across both full-service and limited-service restaurants. Over the past year, prices have climbed 4.6% at full-service locations and 3.2% at limited-service spots. Operators cite higher costs for food, labor and daily operations as key drivers behind these

The rise of the split entree economy at restaurants

At many sit-down restaurants, sharing one main course is no longer an odd request. Couples, friends and families split entrees more often as they look for ways to keep the total in check. Higher restaurant prices, tighter value calculations and weaker traffic across much of the industry point to

Prepared foods sections become the busiest part of the store

Dinner used to ask for time, ingredients and a little effort. Now it often starts under the glow of the hot bar, where rotisserie chicken, deli sides and grab-and-go meals settle the supper question before shoppers even reach the first aisle. As prepared foods sections become the busiest

Butte Rescue Mission seeks donations for 200 person Easter dinner

Marking the holiest day of the year, the Butte Rescue Mission is hosting an Easter Sunday dinner on April 5. Brayton Erickson, the mission’s executive director, is asking residents to also shop for Butte residents without homes while shopping for their own Easter meal. According to Erickson, approximately 200

Why every appetizer and entree at this restaurant costs the same

Why every appetizer and entree at this restaurant costs the same

By Jack Fifield A glam Chelsea restaurant has launched a new menu where every appetizer and entree is the same price - to help simplify splitting the bill. Mucci’s introduced the "10/20" menu earlier this month – where every appetizer costs £10 ($13) and every entree costs £20

15 spring make-ahead casseroles that take the pressure off of tomorrow

Getting ahead always sounds good until tomorrow gets busy and there’s nothing ready. That’s where these 15 spring make-ahead casseroles come in, giving you something solid to rely on when time feels tight. If you’re someone who likes having a plan without spending extra time later,