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A black market develops for restaurant reservations

There is a black market for restaurant reservations.  This episode of the weekly discussion podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the black market that has developed for restaurant reservations and what that means for the industry—and what’s being done …

Florida cracks down on restaurant reservation black market

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (seated) with bill supporters Drew McLeod of Savour; Walt Dover; Carol Dover of the state restaurant association; Ashley Chaney of Hayward House Bistro; Dave Reid of The Edison Restaurant; and Jesse Remiyac of Connors Steak & …

This man can get you into any restaurant (for a price)

“This place is hot,” says Marc Lotenberg, sitting in the most sought-after section of the most sought-after restaurant in Manhattan. “White hot.”We are at the Corner Store, a small restaurant in SoHo and a favourite of Taylor Swift (she has been with …

Illinois Third-Party Reservation Ban Bill Awaits Gov. Pritzker’s Approval

Illinois Senators have approved a proposal that would ban the sale of restaurant reservations by third parties (the black market). The bill, which was passed by the House in April, now awaits Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. The Restaurant …

I earned back my Amex Business Platinum annual fee with a single 2-night stay at The Peninsula Hong Kong

After years of debating what would be the best business rewards card for me, I finally decided to apply for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express recently. I had hesitated before because of the card's $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), …

12 New AI-Powered Tools, Features & Advancements Announced at Google I/O 2025

Google I/O is Google’s flagship event featuring the latest announcements and updates in technology. The event showcases ambitious research prototypes, showcasing how AI is transforming from lab to everyday tools, and is a crucial moment for Google to …

Businesses targeted by fraudsters posing as political aides to make lavish restaurant reservations

Published: 19 May. 2025, 12:48 Updated: 19 May. 2025, 13:14 Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, second from right, speaks with workers on non-standard contracts at a restaurant in Jongno District, central Seoul, on May 1. [JOINT PRESS …

Willow & Ivy chef shares tips for snagging Boston restaurant reservations in graduation season

6 ways AI Mode makes Google Search feel like magic

Summary Google is directly integrating AI features, powered by Gemini 2.5, into Search to compete with ChatGPT. AI Mode offers Deep Search for complex queries, Live Search via camera, AI shopping, booking assistance, and personalized results. AI Mode is …

How Google is changing the way you google

Google is changing the way we use its search engine. The tech giant on Tuesday (May 20) launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) Mode that combines its chatbot capabilities with its search engine in the United States. The AI mode enables Google’s users …

Flames Restaurant: Johannesburg’s Elevated Dining Gem

Perched high above the leafy canopy of Johannesburg’s prestigious Westcliff suburb, Flames Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel offers an unforgettable dining experience that blends culinary mastery with sweeping panoramic views. This elevated urban oasis …

Gen Z divided over influencer’s phone etiquette: ‘Very polite, but no one else does it’

Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past. People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction. Then, when they have to actually …

Google’s new AI Mode could crush small business visibility

During its annual developer conference Google I/O this week, the tech giant showed off how it is going to use AI to fundamentally change how search works. It has now launched AI Mode in the US, which turns Google Search into an assistant capable of …

Steak-tacular evenings at Ritz

GULFWEEKLY: Visit The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain and indulge in the ultimate carnivore’s fantasy at Plums, with Tomahawk Tuesdays featuring a perfectly grilled Angus tomahawk steak paired with a premium bottle of grape.  This luxurious dining affair promises to …

Google I/O 2025 Unveils Next-Gen AI Innovations…

Google I/O 2025 has opened the door to a bold new era of technology, where AI becomes the most helpful AI that’s more intelligent, agentic and personalized. From powering your workday and enhancing your shopping experience to unlocking creativity and …

OpenTable unveils list of Chicago's best outdoor dining spots for 2025

Though the Chicago area remains enveloped in unseasonably cool weather, warmer temperatures and summer days are on the way, with those with a love for outdoor dining now given another resource as the new season approaches. Restaurant reservation platform …

Google unveils Agentic, Imagen and other new products at I/O 2025

Popular tech giant, Google, has unveiled ‘agentic,’ a round of personalised AI advancement models capable of taking actions for users. The development, powered by its AI flagship Gemini model, is designed to redefine the connection between its products and …

Alphabet pushes deeper into AI with full Search rollout, smart...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is accelerating its artificial intelligence strategy with the full US rollout of “AI Mode” in Google Search and the unveiling of Android-powered smart glasses. According to analysts at Bank of America, the moves, announced at …

Actor So Ji Sub falls victim to 'No-Show' scam

On May 21, actor So Ji Sub’s agency, 51k, issued a public warning on its official social media, revealing that someone has been impersonating one of its managers to commit fraud. According to the agency, 51k, the impersonator has been making group …

Sedona International Film Festival Considers Move to Cultural Park for New Sedona Cinema Arts Center

Sedona Film Festival may move to Cultural Park to build new Sedona Cinema Arts Center and expand its year-round programming. SEDONA , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) is …

RAP SNACKS FOUNDER AND CEO JAMES LINDSAY ANNOUNCES THE BRAND WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE ON DOORDASH

RAP SNACKS AND DOORDASH TEAM UP WITH DASHMART TO BRING RAP SNACKS DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOOR MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rap Snacks Founder and CEO James Lindsay announces the popular brand will be available on DoorDash. …

Cuban Coffee Queen Opens New Café at 1130 Duval Street in Iconic Old Town Key West

Cuban Coffee Queen expands with a new location at 1130 Duval Street, offering authentic Cuban coffee and Amazing Cuban Sandwiches. KEY WEST, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cuban Coffee Queen, the beloved Key West coffee …

La American Automobile Association reconoce la excelencia de El Cielo y otorga distintivo 4 Diamantes

El Cielo recibe el distintivo 4 Diamantes de la AAA, reconociendo su excelencia en hospitalidad y servicio. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Cielo Resort ubicado en Valle de Guadalupe en Baja California recibió el prestigioso …

Schilling Cider’s Annual KEEP IT WILD Initiative Raises Over $105,000 for Preservation of Wild Spaces Across 11 States

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schilling Cider, a leading craft cidery and champion of sustainability, is proud to announce the extraordinary success of its expanded 2025 KEEP IT WILD initiative. This year, …

Sober Witchcraft Retreat Comes to New Orleans, Seeking Local Sponsors for Spiritual Recovery Event

The Awakening Hope Retreat calls on local businesses and organizations to partner in creating a public ritual focused on healing from addiction. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In March 2026, a unique and …

CMS SPA ANNOUNCES ITS PARTICIPATION IN ‘IPACK-IMA’ IN MILAN, MAJOR INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW

Cms will partecipate in one of the most important trade fairs in the food, beverage, pharma, and food, fresh & convenience industry MILANO, MILANO, ITALY, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CMS Spa, Italy based engineering company …

Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Three Store-Made Deli Items Containing Recalled Cucumber Supplied by Fresh ...

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 23, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: JFE Franchising Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) …

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible ...

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

U.S. Products Now Delivers Full Line of Jon-Don Prospector Extractors To North America Jon-Don Customers and Dealers

Jon-Don Floor Care Prospector Extractors, Wands and Tools Manufacturer Will Sell Products Direct in Response to Jon-Don’s Closing of Its Operations VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Products, the leader in …

Dillon Kouf of Double K Ranch Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

DARBY, MT, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Double K Ranch, a leading name in sustainable, locally-sourced meat and dining, proudly announces the expansion of its operations with the addition of a new dining room at its flagship location …

Cypress Door & Glass Provides Custom Glass Solutions for Local Customers

MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cypress Door & Glass, a trusted name in the glass and door industry, continues to make an impact by offering high-quality custom glass solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses …

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible ...

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: May 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 23, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Salmonella Company Name: JFE Franchising Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) …

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible ...

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos …

AI in Nutraceuticals Market to Reach $2.48B by 2032, Driven by Personalization | DataM Intelligence

The AI in nutraceuticals industry is booming due to rising global demand for customized, preventive health solutions and AI-led innovation. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI in nutraceuticals Market size reached US$ 1.32 …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Meat And Bone Meal Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Opportunities, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Meat And Bone Meal Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global meat and bone meal market has been …

Chocolate Industry Boom to Drive Confectionery Fillings Market Growth Through 2025

The Business Research Company's Chocolate Industry Boom to Drive Confectionery Fillings Market Growth Through 2025 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report …

In-Depth Analysis Of The Global Seasoning And Dressing Market: Key Drivers, Trends, Growth, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company’s Seasoning And Dressing Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since recent years, the seasoning and …