Restaurant chains are rolling out special deals and promotions to help customers cope with the stress of tax season. With expectations of larger refunds this year, chains hope to attract more diners ahead of the April 15 deadline. Church's Texas Chicken, Corner Bakery, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Grubhub, Jinya Ramen Bar and Qdoba are among chains providing special offers ranging from discounted meals to catering deals, all designed to make tax season a little easier and boost customer traffic.

Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White settles a long-debated potato question: Should butter or salt come first? His hands-on technique and science-backed reasoning reveal a simple step that can make roasted and pan-fried potatoes perfectly tender -- and crispy.

Colorado State University has seen a revenue boost since introducing delivery robots on campus, generating $11,400 in the first six weeks of operation. The robots deliver food from Ingersoll Market, and students have responded positively to the convenience. The majority of orders are higher-margin items made in the campus commissary, with average checks exceeding typical dining hall spending.

The rise of GLP-1 medications is prompting US restaurants to adapt menus, focusing on smaller portions and higher protein and fiber content. Restaurants such as Chipotle, Shake Shack and Sweetgreen have introduced GLP-1-friendly options, reflecting a broader trend toward intentional dining. "There's a huge shift that will probably be a permanent shift in health and wellness, and it's always been there, but never to the degree it is now," says Gabe Caliendo, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar's co-founder and vice president of research and development. "I think the GLP-1 usage is a touchpoint of a much larger movement."

Registered dietitian Lisa Young discusses the role of zinc in maintaining a strong immune system and highlights fruits that contain this essential mineral. While fruits are not major sources of zinc, they can complement other zinc-providing foods like oysters, meat and seafood. Young emphasizes the importance of zinc for immune function, wound healing and metabolism. Blackberries, raspberries, cantaloupe and pomegranate are a few of the fruits that provide small amounts of zinc.

The Food Safety Culture Webinar Series, co-hosted by the FDA and the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, will host its fifth session, "Culture Change Carnival," on April 15. The webinar will feature a lightning round with experts such as Conrad Choiniere from the FDA, Lone Jespersen from Cultivate SA, Vanessa Coffman from the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, Nalini Mahabir from Mars Petcare and Rachel Jorden from PepsiCo, sharing tools and insights to improve food safety culture.

Paris has secured the title of Top Global City for Pastry in the Global Tastemakers Awards for three years in a row, driven by a blend of tradition and innovation. Pastry chefs such as Cédric Grolet and Nina Métayer are pushing boundaries with techniques like 3D printing and visually stunning creations. Palace hotels serve as experimental labs for pastry creation, contributing to the city's reputation as a pastry capital.

Off Alley in Seattle showcases chef Evan Leichtling's nose-to-tail approach, transforming whole animals into creative, offal-forward dishes while emphasizing hands-on, spontaneous menu development. Techniques like curing meats, breaking down animals on off-days and balancing flavors with bold, simple ingredients offer chefs insight into maximizing every part of an ingredient in a tiny, high-touch kitchen.

To create a seamless employee and customer experience, Dave & Buster's is unifying its company culture across both its namesake brand and the Main Event family-focused concept. The eatertainment chain is strengthening its leadership pipeline through enhanced development tools and programs tailored for support and field teams. These initiatives are designed to boost retention, improve internal mobility and foster an environment where employees and the brand can thrive, says. CEO Tarun Lal.