#fast-casual

#fast-casual

Even Steve Ells, the founder of Chipotle and the burrito bowl that rocketed the chain to lunchtime fame, has moved on. At a Manhattan location of his new concept Counter Service, there's a red neon sign depicting a lunch bowl with a slash through it. It's a bowl-free zone, reinforced by a website that proclaims "we love sandwiches" and "anything, as long as it can go on bread."

The 2010s were rife with new pizza concepts, like Blaze and MOD, and each were anointed the future of the industry at some point. In fact, fast casual pizza was so considered the next big thing in that even big name celebs were getting involved in the restaurants, with basketball stars LeBron James and Dwayne Wade owning portions of Blaze and 800° Woodfired Kitchen respectively.

I'm thrilled to be opening our new venue in King's Cross. Our goal is to bring the freshness, vibrancy, and natural goodness of Vietnamese food to even more people. HOP was born from my love of Vietnam and its food culture, and we want every dish to feel authentic, nourishing, and fast-perfect for busy Londoners who don't want to compromise on taste.

Meal delivery service-turned-restaurant, Yuja Kitchen, has landed in SoMa. The all-day fast-casual spot is all about Asian grain bowls and salads with Thai basil pork, shaking beef, and teriyaki. You can also grab craft beers and house-made frozen yogurt to round out your order. The airy space has a bunch of tables and window seating if you don't feel like taking your food on the road.

The viral Dubai chocolate sensation that has been taking social media by storm has officially made its way to American fast-casual dining. Bruxie, the beloved "culinary casual" concept known for its innovative comfort food creations, is capitalizing on one of 2024's hottest food and beverage trends with the launch of their most indulgent artisanal shake yet: the Dubai Chocolate Shake.

I was like, 'That sounds good, sounds healthy,'

Taiwanese Marylanders-or any regular explorers of the Rockville Pike food scene-will likely recognize most of the dishes on the menu at Bao Bei, though they're under new names. The Bao Bei Bao is a gua bao, a classic Taiwanese pork belly bun on a pillowy soft bao (here, it's also available with tofu). The Bao Bei Bowl is really lu rou fan, Taiwanese braised pork rice with mustard greens- you might have tried it at A&J or Taipei Cafe up the road. Sesame-and-scallion bread is something like shaobing.

In 1994, a little aviation-themed restaurant opened in Garland, Texas. Nobody knew then that it would one day fuel TikTok challenges and attract investors like Rick Ross, who owns more Wingstop franchises than some people have pairs of sneakers. From receiving celebrity shout-outs on social media to making cameo appearances on your favorite shows, Wingstop isn't just any fast-casual chain. It's grown from a humble spot with a focused menu into a billion-dollar global powerhouse, with no signs of slowing down.

Rubio's Coastal Grill has faced significant decline since 2017, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, with a challenging economic environment impacting its operations in California.

Dave's Hot Chicken introduces Mini Sliders as a tasty yet portion-controlled option, offering a novel take on weight management through smaller servings.