This month, ChowNow fulfilled our 100 millionth takeout order. While we’re only getting started upending an online ordering industry that is broken, we’ve reached this milestone for a simple reason: We’re empowering restaurants. I started ChowNow, the only app that lets restaurants take back control of their online ordering, simply because I love restaurants. My […]
On Saturday, September 5th, ChowNow partnered with HomeState to sponsor one of the most anticipated events of the Los Angeles Summer: Margarita Showdown. This festival aims to reconnect the local community amid coronavirus through exclusive digital performances and hand-delivered Margarita boxes. Can you say, refreshing? ChowNow’s Social Media Manager Erin Doll sat down with HomeState […]
As Women’s Month comes to a close, we recognize the millions of people all across the globe that are sacrificing to support their families, communities, and businesses during these uncertain times. Our gratitude goes out not just to every woman, but every human being that has done their part – from volunteering at test sites […]
Tucked away in downtown Kansas City sits a very unique establishment: Pirate’s Bone Burgers. With a mission to help the community while simultaneously offering tasty and affordable cuisine, Pirate’s Bone stays true to their word. From activated charcoal waffles to sweet plantains and bean burgers, this joint takes veganism to new heights. However, starting the […]
The menu at Mee & Greet is a delicious mashup of Southeast Asia’s greatest hits, jumping from Vietnamese bo luc lac to Singaporean chicken rice, and garlic wings to Japanese-tinged burgers. For diners who like everything in a neat box, this “hybrid pan-Asian” offering may seem confusing. Once Eric Ong, founder of Humble Potato, Mee […]
From the streets of La Brea to the shores of Australia, the delicious meats and sauces of Bludso’s Bar & Que have delighted the senses of hungry diners everywhere. Founder and Chef Kevin Bludso had his first introduction to barbecue in Corsicana, Texas. He eventually found a passion in the smoky spreads that his Granny […]
When Takeo Shibatani visited the United States from Japan over a decade ago, he had his heart set on two things: surfing and opening a business. His dreams have since become a reality, and along the way, he unexpectedly also became a takoyaki master. For the uninitiated, takoyaki are Japanese octopus-filled battered balls—crisp on the […]
Kevin “Kev” Arca and Sha Khorshidpanah went from the Tesla showroom to the streets of Los Angeles, bringing the VOWburger brand of sustainability and conscious eating to hungry diners across LA. From delicious eats to their one-for-one meal model, these two are making an impact on their community and paving the way for others to […]
With the passing of a decade, there comes an unavoidable flurry of nostalgia along with a peaked curiosity for what might be looming on the horizon. By looking back at the last ten years of food trends, history offers insights and preparations to consider as we enter into this new era. We invite you to […]
Ken Bernard, co-owner of Sybil’s Bakery in Queens, was born in Georgetown, Guyana. His mother, a hairdresser by trade, came to New York City on a visa leaving her nine children behind. Two years later she was able to bring her children to New York, and they began selling Guyanese baked goods from their home […]
