Labor
Higher minimum wages may increase homelessness
Washington Times 7/13
West Hollywood, home to the legendary Sunset Strip, now has a new claim to fame: It has the highest minimum wage in America.
Silver Lake Chef Defends Restaurant’s Surcharges Amid Outrage From Diners
Los Angeles Magazine 7/12
As the outrage over inexplicable restaurant surcharges ramps up in Los Angeles, one Silver Lake chef has taken to Instagram to defend a “donation” for tap water and a 4% “wellness fee” on one diner’s tab.
Food Industry Policy
On Your Side: The cost of renewing outdoor dining permits for restaurants
CBS Los Angeles 7/12
While Covid shut-downs may be behind us, some small businesses are still recovering from the lost revenue — especially the restaurant industry.
5 tech things: AI making inroads across the foodservice industry
Food Management 7/12
In this special edition of its 5 Things series, Food Management highlights five recent technology-related developments affecting the foodservice world.
On the Side
Where To Score Free Fries For ‘National French Fry Day’ 2023
Patch 7/13
CALIFORNIA — Mark your calendars, fry fans! Your favorite holiday, National French Fry Day, falls on Thursday, July 13 this year.
San Jose’s biggest-ever Dine Downtown event offers deals at 47 restaurants, coffeehouses and more
Mercury News 7/13
The San Jose Downtown Association’s biggest-ever Dine Downtown promotion starts Thursday.
