Rising food costs are showing up on Valentine’s Day menus, potentially reshaping how couples plan — and price — their night out. Diners spent more on Valentine’s Day in 2025, with steak, wine, and ...

Something unusual is happening at dining tables across America. After years of relentless price hikes, a combination of weakening foot traffic, oversaturated dining markets, and shifting consumer ...

Once upon a time, a trip to McDonald’s barely dented your wallet. Burgers cost pocket change, shakes were a quarter, and “supersizing” only set you back 39 cents. But over the years, those cheap eats ...

Celedon Thai in Latham has lowered select prices by nearly 20% as it aims to keep dining out accessible amid rising food and ...

The Consumer Price Index report for February increased 2.8% year-over-year, compared to 3% in January, showing signs of cooling and driven largely by a 4% drop in airline fares. Despite significant ...

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Restaurant prices have grown 3.8% since March 2025, while the U.S. inflation rate spiked to 3.3% annually from higher gas ...

Restaurant prices are rising—how is it changing the way we eat? The latest James Beard Foundation report reveals how inflation, shifting consumer habits, and industry challenges are reshaping dining ...

At the same time, many Americans are heading into the end of the year with less confidence than they had just a few months ago. Recent ConsumerWise research from McKinsey shows a subtle but important ...

Menu prices for popular items like premium coffee, cold brew, beer and burgers increased in June. Burrito and wing prices saw slight decreases. While consumers report cutting restaurant spending, data ...