#fast-casual

#fast-casual

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.

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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.