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Reports from Gaza City show restaurants operating and serving customers, prompting questions about the scale of the claimed famine in the territory. The JNS report argues that busy eateries sit awkwardly with statements from aid agencies and officials that Gaza is experiencing mass starvation. Critics and supporters of the famine assessment continue to dispute what the restaurant activity actually proves about food availability across Gaza.

Kinjo Sushi and Grill, a restaurant in Calgary's Mahogany neighbourhood, is under investigation, according to CTV News. The story has drawn attention in Alberta, with local residents searching for details on what prompted the probe. No outcome has been announced and the nature of the investigation has not been fully detailed in the coverage.

The food safety law firm Marler Clark says it is investigating a multistate hepatitis A outbreak, reportedly linked to a food product or restaurant chain. The announcement signals potential litigation as health officials work to identify the contamination source and cases across several states. No details on the implicated source or number of illnesses have been released yet.

Police have identified all four suspects in a paint attack on a restaurant named after Chinese leader Xi Jinping, confirming they are Chinese nationals. The incident, described by some outlets as a form of political vandalism or 'paint terror', has drawn attention for its symbolic target and the suspects' nationality, raising questions about the motives behind the attack.

A restaurant manager from Norddeich, a seaside resort on Germany's North Sea coast, has spoken about how he can recognise tourists when they visit his establishment. The remarks have drawn attention locally, as the resort relies heavily on seasonal visitors, and observations about tourist behaviour in North Sea holiday towns tend to resonate with both locals and travellers.

King Willem-Alexander was spotted dining at a restaurant in Oostvoorne, the Netherlands, but according to AD almost nobody on the street realised the king was there. The low-key appearance is drawing attention as an unusual near-encounter with the monarch, with Queen Máxima also featuring in searches around the royal couple.

Danny Meyer, the restaurateur behind Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, is speaking about the closure of one of his restaurants and what the experience taught him. He has long been known for hits like Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe, making his reflections on failure a notable admission in an industry where closings are common but rarely discussed candidly by successful operators.

McDonald's has announced the launch of a new advertising network, moving into the fast-growing retail media space. The move means the fast food giant will sell ad space across its own channels, joining retailers and brands that have built media businesses on their customer data and reach. Industry observers are watching how a restaurant chain competes in a space dominated by grocery and e-commerce players.

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Mexican tomatoes could push up costs for US restaurants that rely on imported produce. Reports from Texas public radio outlets suggest the levies may force restaurants, especially Tex-Mex and Mexican eateries, to stop offering the complimentary chips and salsa that diners have long expected. The tariffs are the latest trade measure to ripple through the food service industry.

The French reality series Cauchemar en cuisine, hosted by chef Philippe Etchebest, airs a new episode set in Agde on M6. Listings show it as episode 6 of season 16, scheduled for Wednesday 30 September 2026, with the episode summary and repeat broadcasts already published by TV guide Ouest-France. Viewers are checking schedules and reading up on which restaurant the chef attempts to rescue this time.

Kinjo Sushi and Grill, a Japanese restaurant in Calgary's Mahogany neighbourhood, is reportedly under investigation, according to CTV News. Details about the nature of the investigation and any findings have not been released. The matter has drawn attention among Calgary residents, with many searching for more information about the popular local sushi spot.

New tariffs on Mexican tomatoes could push up costs for restaurants, and the effects may reach the free chips and salsa baskets diners get before a meal. With tomatoes facing import duties, eateries serving Mexican food say the complimentary staples are among the easiest costs to trim. The discussion touches on how even small tariff changes ripple into everyday dining.

The holding companies behind Singapore restaurant brand Crystal Jade have been placed under receivership, prompting a restructuring of the group's corporate affairs. Reports from CNA, Inside Retail Asia and Mothership confirm the move, but all stress that Crystal Jade restaurants in Singapore remain open and continue trading as normal while the process unfolds.

Writer Derek Thompson argues that Americans have stopped hosting each other for dinner, tracing what he calls the death of the American host. The essay, now heavily discussed online, links the decline of home entertaining to rising loneliness, shrinking social ties and the migration of social life to restaurants, screens and paid experiences rather than the dinner table.

KFC has announced the biggest change to its menu in decades, centred on a new recipe for chicken tenders rolling out across its restaurants. The revamp replaces existing strips with a different tenders recipe, marking one of the most significant shifts to the chain's core offerings in years. Diners in Australia are weighing in on the change, with reactions mixed as fans compare the new tenders to the originals.

DoorDash, which began as a food delivery service, now offers one-hour delivery of The North Face apparel and outdoor gear. The move signals the company's continued push beyond restaurants into general retail, letting customers order jackets and other merchandise for rapid doorstep delivery. It reflects a broader trend of delivery platforms partnering with retailers to handle more of consumers' everyday shopping.

La Crêperie du Phare in Agde, France, is drawing attention after being featured on chef Philippe Etchebest's TV show Cauchemar en cuisine. The programme revisited why the restaurant struggled following its makeover, prompting renewed discussion about the crêperie's difficulties and what has happened to the business since Etchebest's intervention.

Ocean Restaurant, a Birmingham dining staple, has closed suddenly after 24 years in business. The abrupt shutdown ends a long run for the restaurant, which had been part of the city's food scene for more than two decades. No immediate details on the reasons for the closure or its staff have been reported, and locals are reacting to the loss of a familiar establishment.

Fred DeLuca, born on this day in 1947, co-founded the Subway sandwich restaurant chain in 1965, starting with a single shop in Connecticut and building it into one of the world's largest fast-food franchises. He died in 2015. Anniversary posts are recalling his role in the chain's growth and its place in global fast food.