Legal fight looms for Tavern on the Green as NYC and restaurant family both claim to own nameOctober 10th, 2009 Legal fight looms over NYC's Tavern on the GreenNEW YORK — A legal fight is looming in New York City over Tavern on the Green, the Central Park restaurant that has been a tourist destination since the 1930s. The dispute revolves around the restaurant's name.
Chipotle Mexican Grill agrees to wage hike for Florida tomato supplier's workersSeptember 9th, 2009 Chipotle to hike wages for some tomato workersDENVER — Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has agreed to give workers for one of its Florida suppliers an extra penny per pound of tomatoes harvested, or a 64 percent increase.
FBI: 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 bank robberies in Seattle areaSeptember 9th, 2009 2 robbers, 3 months, 17 Washington bank robberiesSEATTLE — The FBI believes two men are responsible for 17 bank robberies since May in the Seattle area. Agents say they are the most prolific bank robbers in the area in three years.
Woman sentenced to nearly 3 years for visa fraud scheme involving Cambodian sham marriagesAugust 31st, 2009 Woman gets nearly 3 years in fake marriage caseSEATTLE — A 35-year-old Seattle-area woman who ran a visa fraud scheme involving sham marriages to Cambodians faces two years and nine months in prison. Vuthy Sim was sentenced Monday for three counts each of visa fraud and money laundering, conspiracy to commit those offenses and concealing an illegal alien.
First-quarter profit cut in half at restaurant chain Benihana as consumers eat out lessAugust 31st, 2009 Benihana restaurants' profit falls 50 pct in 1QMIAMI — Restaurant chain Benihana Inc. on Monday said its first-quarter profit fell 50 percent as it struggled to draw customers during the recession.
No shoes, no service, baby: Burger King admits error in trying to boot bootie-less 6-month-oldAugust 6th, 2009 Burger King: No shoes rule taken too far with babySUNSET HILLS, Mo. — Like most restaurants, the Burger King in this St.
Faster Friendly's: Chain opens first smaller, but faster restaurant in MassachusettsAugust 4th, 2009 Faster Friendly's: Chain debuts smaller restaurantMANSFIELD, Mass. — Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
Feds say Seattle man used stolen identity for 35 years, ran up $100,000 in debtJuly 30th, 2009 Feds: Wash. man used stolen identity for decadesSEATTLE — Federal authorities say they've arrested a Seattle man who used the identity of an Oregon resident for 35 years to avoid arrest warrants and to file for bankruptcy after running up $100,000 in debt. The suspect, 58-year-old Clark Mower, made his initial appearance in U.S.
Starbucks to open three non-Starbucks Seattle stores, may bring pilot program to other citiesJuly 16th, 2009 Starbucks wipes name from Seattle locationNEW YORK — Starbucks Corp. said Thursday it is wiping its name from one of its Seattle-area stores and adding alcohol to the menu.
Spring dry spell approaching record in Seattle, fire danger increases in western Wash.June 17th, 2009 Spring dry spell approaching record in SeattleSEATTLE — A near-record spring dry spell in Seattle is boosting the threat of wildfires in western Washington state. Tuesday was the 28th day without measurable rainfall at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Dog runs away from owner and gets 'stoned' after eating marijuana at Seattle parkJune 11th, 2009 Dog doesn't just say no and gets 'stoned' at parkSEATTLE — A dog that ran off from its owner in Seattle's Seward Park found and ate some marijuana and got high. Owner Jen Nestor Waddell told KING-TV the 11-year-old black Lab mix named Jack was "just stoned" May 12 after they returned home from the park.
Restaurant innovator Norman Brinker, who developed salad bars, built Chili's chain, dies at 78June 9th, 2009 Developer of Chili's restaurant chain Brinker diesDALLAS — Norman Brinker, a restaurant mogul who popularized the salad bar and built a worldwide casual dining empire that includes Chili's Grill & Bar, died Tuesday at age 78. Brinker died at a hospital in Colorado, said Robin Rymer at Swan-Law Funeral Home in Colorado Springs.
Lanka envoy, Tamils cross swords over Toronto restaurant fireMay 24th, 2009 TORONTO - A Saturday morning fire at a Sinhalese restaurant here further fuelled tensions between the two Sri Lankan communities in Canada. While the Sri Lankan consul general blamed Tamil Tigers for the fire, Tamil leaders hit back by asking Canada to expel him.
Wendy's/Arby's posts $10.9 million loss in 1st quarter due partly to $15 million chargeMay 8th, 2009 Wendy's/Arby's posts $10.9M loss in 1QNEW YORK — Wendy's/Arby's Group says it posted a $10.9 million loss in the first-quarter as Arby's sales fell and it took a one-time $15 million charge, in part, to integrate the two fast food chains. The quick-service restaurant chain lost 2 cents per share in the period.
DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other statesMay 5th, 2009 DC Council votes to recognize gay marriagesWASHINGTON — After an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.
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