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Southern Feedstore Food Stall TKO Opens for Late-Night Korean Fried Chicken and Beef Egg Roll Taquitos in East Atlanta Village

Posted on01/08/202307/12/2022Author

After multiple delays, chef Lino Yi finally opens his Korean-American food stall TKO (the Korean One) Friday, December 9, at Southern Feedstore in East Atlanta Village. The stall joins Brazilian restaurant and coffee bar Buteco, Woody’s Cheese Steaks, Gyro Gyro, and Waffle Bar at the mini food hall.

TKO opens at 12 pm daily for lunch and dinner, with late-night food until 3 am on Friday and Saturday evenings. The menu features many of the same dishes as the pop-up, including cheesy Korean corn dogs, kimchi fried rice, Korean fried chicken nuggets, Korean beef egg roll taquitos, and hot and spicy tteokbokki (rice cakes).

Yi was a sous chef at Lazy Betty in Candler Park, where worked for the last three years. Prior to Lazy Betty, Yi worked at Makan and Taiyo Ramen in Decatur at the Courtyard by Marriott under the direction of owners Michael Lo and chef George Yu. That space is now home to Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz.

Kimchi fried rice from Korean-American food stall TKO in Atlanta. — Kimchi fried rice.

Korean beef egg roll taquitos from Korean-American food stall TKO in Atlanta. — Korean beef egg roll taquitos.

In 2021, Yi launched TKO as a pop-up, offering his food at Atlanta restaurants like Ration and Dram (now Dead End Drinks), Full Commission, Sweet Auburn BBQ, Buteco, and Georgia Beer Garden.

“Much like my own upbringing, I’m forming a bridge between Korean and American cultures and traditions,” Lino says of melding Korean food traditions with new techniques and ingredients. “Growing up, our Thanksgiving dinners had turkey and gravy as well as Korean BBQ and kimchi. There is an amalgamation of new and retro called Newtro in Korean culture.”

1245 Glenwood Avenue, Atlanta. tko-eav.com.

Open Sunday – Thursday, 12pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 3am

McDonald’s unveils a Texas test restaurant with a drive-thru food conveyor belt

Posted on12/07/202307/12/2022Author

Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who made an early-morning getaway with a McDonald’s cash register.

McDonald’s on Thursday launched a test restaurant focused on on-the-go and delivery orders that include a drive-thru food conveyor belt.

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The franchisee-operated test restaurant is located near Fort Worth, Texas. It is “considerably smaller than a traditional McDonald’s restaurant in the US” due to it being “geared toward customers who are planning to dine at home or on the go,” the fast-food chain said in a blog post.

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McDonald’s said the restaurant has a separate “order ahead lane” in its drive-thru that involves a conveyor belt giving customers the food and drinks they order via the app. The special lane uses “technology that allows the restaurant team to begin preparing customers’ orders when they’re near the restaurant,” according to the blog post.

McDonald’s is opening an experimental restaurant in Texas. (iStock / iStock)

Food delivery couriers have a dedicated room for picking up orders inside the restaurant, while customers have kiosks and a shelf for each ordering and picking up their to-go food, according to McDonald’s.

The restaurant also has parking spots outside reserved for delivery drivers and curbside customers doing food pickups, according to the company.

This June 25, 2019, photo shows the sign outside a McDonald’s restaurant. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File / AP Newsroom)

McDonald’s first announced plans for such a restaurant concept in November 2020 when it rolled out its new growth strategy.

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The logo for a McDonald’s restaurant in Arlington, Va., Jan. 27, 2022. (REUTERS/Joshua Roberts / Reuters Photos)

The fast-food chain had just over 40,000 restaurants globally at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Among its more than 13,000 US locations, almost 95% have drive-thru lanes.

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In October, McDonald’s reported generating $5.87 billion in third-quarter revenue, compared to $6.20 billion in the same period last year. Its net income narrowed from $2.15 billion to $1.98 billion.

Food Critics: The best restaurants for family meals and large group dining in Kansas City in 2022 | KCUR 89.3

Posted on07/07/202307/12/2022Author

As the holiday season approaches, many Kansas Citizens are gathering to spend time with friends and family. One of the hardest things about spending that time together is finding a space to fit your group when home dining isn’t an option or preference.

Carlton Logan, a food critic and co-administrator of Kansas City Eats Facebook Grouplaid out the considerations for KCUR’s Up To Date host Steve Kraske on Friday: “You want to think about: Where are you going to go? What type of food? Is it a small restaurant that’s not going to accommodate you?”

“Some restaurants think that a large group is at six, some think eight, some think 10, some think 15, and some will still take reservations up to 20,” said Jill Silva, co-host of the podcast Chew Diligence. “Then they kick you over into ‘you’re an event,’ and you need a little more planning.”

To make it a bit easier, Logan, Silva, and Natasha Bailey, co-hosts of KCUR’s Hungry For MO podcast, found some of the best places to seat parties of a larger size.

Carlton Logan, Kansas City Eats:

Affäre — The Painted Table. This German restaurant’s main dining room is spacious. For a group start with a charcuterie platter or pretzel sticks with mustard. The menu changes seasonally so try it a few times to find the best dish for you. For dessert, get the Painted Table, a glass table topped with desserts, sauces and flames!
Trezo Mare —Potato Pizza. You’ll love this spot not only for the Italian food but for the ambiance. Its seating options include the large dining room, the bar area or on the huge patio. There’s also the wine room for large parties.
Char Bar —Charred Bits & Grits. Barbecue joints can be a great option for large parties, allowing you to order individual meals, or some ribs and sides to share. A great starter here is the Charred Bits and Grits, featuring smoked burnt ends, hand-cranked sausage, pickled jalapeños, bourbon-candied bacon, cheddar cheese grits, and bbq butter.
rye — Crispy Chicken Livers & Gizzards. This farm-to-table American-style restaurant and cocktail bar has two locations, both of which accommodate larger parties. Must-tries on their menu include the whipped goat cheese, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, gizzards, all the snacks, and the world’s best lemon meringue pie.
Grand Street Café — any sandwich. This is another American-style restaurant that’s been around for a long time, and has plenty of room to seat parties well into the double digits.
Parlor food hall has two floors with several kitchens and a bar. Inside, Sura Eats has a Korean menu with dumplings and bibimbap, Mother Clucker! has chicken wings and sandwiches with varying degrees of spice and heat, and KC Mac N’ Co. has many types of macaroni and cheese.
Strang Hall has indoor and outdoor seating in various arrangements. This food hall features Norcini for pizza and Italian fare, Fénix for tacos, and Anousone for Southeast Asian dishes.
Broadmoor Bistro — Braised Beef Tamales. Located at the Center for Academic Achievement, this restaurant is part of the Shawnee Mission School District. There’s a well-lit, large dining room, making it great for bigger groups, and the hosts, servers, bussers and kitchen and bakery staff are primarily high school students. They serve a three-course meal for $40.
Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill — Self-built option. This is a great spot for large groups with guests who have dietary preferences or restrictions. Diners can choose from the menu or choose vegetables and proteins to create their culinary dishes at the grill.

Natasha Bailey, Hungry for MO:

Jasper’s — Panettone Bread Pudding with warm Amaretto Sauce. A great spot to bring family and friends during the holidays, Jasper’s has great service and some of the best Italian dishes around. It also offers a great grab-and-go option for those who need to pick up food for a large group.
StockHill —Lobster Bones. Chef Jacob Hilbert is bringing a twist to your classic steakhouse. Stock Hill has some great options for multiple party sizes, including the Tomahawk Steak for two with any two sides; their Hanukkah Dinner on Dec. 18, which includes seven courses; and The Classic three-course Chef Dinner.
Bella Napoli — Branzino. This Brookside favorite is consistent and can often accommodate groups of any size. It also has a wonderful wine list and grab-and-go market. The Conchiglie alla Campidanese, a house-made Italian sausage in a slow-simmered saffron tomato sauce, is a great option.
The Town Company — Ricotta Dumplings. This hotel restaurant and bar offers amazing pies and dumplings. For those seeking something to group for the holidays, The Town offers dining options for Christmas Eve. And be sure to try the Hot Buns, served with house-cultured butter, carrot dip and trout roe.