Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so

Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.

TGI Fridays adds new 'Big AF Burgers' to menu

These "bigger-than-ever" dinner options are part of the new "Big AF Burgers" menu, which starts with a six-ounce seasoned patty.

Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds

Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.

Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley
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For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there?s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It?s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.

Hippo Pockets is new cloud kitchen concept from Centro
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The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.

Minnesota man's sourdough mastery earns him trip to Super Bowl

What started as a way to revisit a long-lost hobby has turned into a labor of love for a man from Minnetonka. And it's led him to some incredible opportunities.

Mall of America: 3 new dining options opening this spring

Mall of America will be adding three new dining options this spring featuring Chinese hand-pulled noodles, Japanese mochi doughnuts and a kosher cafe. 

Scientists create protective coating for fruit and veggies to make them last longer

Do you wish the fruit in your refrigerator would last just a few days longer? Researchers have created an egg-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce.

Pepsi unveils new look in first refresh in 14 years

North America will be the first region to get the new logo, which will appear inside the globe with a "modern, custom" font. See it here.

Popeyes adds strawberry biscuits to the menu

The strawberry biscuits are available nationwide at participating locations starting at $1.79 each.

Recall was issued after sample tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

More than 3,000 pounds of boneless beef chuck product that was distributed to several states is being recalled because it may be contaminated with a strain of E. coli.