Commitments to high-quality food are more important than ever. A sign that a fast food chain puts quality first is the ...

To eat fast food is to be aware, on some level, that various compromises have been made on food quality. There are no Michelin-starred McDonald's, after all. This doesn't mean fast food is bad. Fast ...

Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants? Two recent moves show restaurant chains are still undecided. On Wednesday, Panda Express said it is reintroducing plant-based chicken – ...

The popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets is on the rise, and so is the number of plant-based or meatless fast food items available. Big chains from McDonald’s and Burger King to KFC and Taco Bell ...

Welcome to “A La Carte,” one of a few recurring short features we’re rolling out this month. In this space, we’ll ask folks around Western North Carolina — not just chefs, but also artists, government ...