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• Cracker Barrel ditches beloved Southern New Year's tradition of black-eyed peas without warning - Cracker Barrel quietly stopped serving black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, ending a beloved Southern tradition that was thought to bring good luck to Southerners.
• State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks' - Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.
• Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers - Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and misleading "value meal" offers.
• DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI app for finding local food - DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered social app that recommends restaurants through conversational search, now testing in San Francisco and New York.
• McDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area - A viral McDonald's notice reveals new safety measures in Uptown Minneapolis amid rising crime. The restaurant is locking its doors even during business hours.
• Restaurant bill would ban plastic utensils and condiment packets from on-site dining in most circumstances - Proposed New Jersey legislation would require a 180-day education campaign before banning single-use restaurant utensils for dine-in customers in most circumstances.
• Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide - Taco Bell fans call it "a Christmas miracle" as the beloved Quesarito returns nationwide Dec. 18 for a limited time, while the fast-food chain makes a plea to one NBA star.
• Legendary deli made famous by Rob Reiner's most iconic movie scene: What to know about Katz's - The death of Rob Reiner, acclaimed director of "When Harry Met Sally," prompted heartfelt tributes from Katz's Delicatessen, the iconic spot his film helped turn into a global landmark.
• Vegan activists launch 'hateful' attacks on restaurant after it adds chicken, fish to its menu - New Jersey restaurant Goodbeet faces fierce backlash after adding chicken and salmon to its menu, sparking outrage from vegans and animal rights supporters.
• Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims - Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at Waldorf restaurant.