Is Kimchi Going out of Fashion?

Is Kimchi Going out of Fashion?

“Kimjang” is the traditional practice of pickling kimchi for the cold winter months, now protected on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list, but fewer and fewer households are actually bothering to make their own kimchi nowadays. More surprisingly, many Koreans no longer eat their most famous dish. One double-income couple in their 30s say they rarely eat…

U.S. Olympians to Be Briefed on Chinese Law Before Beijing Games

U.S. Olympians to Be Briefed on Chinese Law Before Beijing Games

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Friday that it is preparing athletes and officials for a 2022 Beijing Winter Games “unlike any other” amid continuing coronavirus concerns and criticism of China’s human rights record. ◆ Almost 300 U.S. Athletes to Take PartAcknowledging “logistical complexities” and “political discussions that we know will continue,” USOPC chief…

Grumpy’s Restaurant Eyeing Expansion in Northeast Florida Due to Increased Demand

Grumpy’s Restaurant Eyeing Expansion in Northeast Florida Due to Increased Demand

Beloved Jacksonville diner looks to Northeast, FL as part of their regional growth plan Jacksonville, FL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Due to an overwhelming amount of requests from residents, Grumpy’s Restaurant is continuing its expansion in Northeast Florida as part of their ongoing growth efforts. With business booming at the Jacksonville, Middleburg and St. Johns locations, and a…

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Opening in Wylie, Texas; Plans to Add 7 More Locations to Dallas-Fort Worth Area

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Opening in Wylie, Texas; Plans to Add 7 More Locations to Dallas-Fort Worth Area

The Wylie location will be the third for DFW locals Sean McCullough, Greg Stevens and Ted Beaman of the Agape Management Company and is set to open December 16. Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fast casual, “better burger” chain, is expanding in its home market of Dallas-Fort Worth with a new…

2021 Conversation Tour Unveils Multi-Year Plan to Make Church’s Chicken Category Leader

2021 Conversation Tour Unveils Multi-Year Plan to Make Church’s Chicken Category Leader

Brand to Build on Successes in Multiple Business Areas to Continue Rapid Growth and Expansion Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Since 2019, Church’s Chicken® has steadily worked through a five-year strategic plan to substantially grow its global market preference and establish a broad base of loyal guests. During that time, same store sales and overall profitability increased…

Walk-On’s Signs Franchise Agreement to Bring the Taste of Louisiana to Savannah

Walk-On’s Signs Franchise Agreement to Bring the Taste of Louisiana to Savannah

Award-winning restaurant set to open first Pooler location in early 2023 Savannah, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux announced today that it has signed an area development agreement with accomplished franchisor Robert Forrest to introduce the award-winning restaurant to the “Hostess City of the South!” Forrest joins the Walk-On’s family with 20 years of industry experience…