Callie Evergreen

Durham, Minneapolis

Senior Editor at QSR

Minnesotan living in North Carolina. Foodie-in-training. Exvangelical. Constantly running out of pickles. *Views are my own.*

Articles

Amid Tariffs, Here's How Operators Can Manage Beverage Costs

4 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Hospitality business owners must be mindful that every strategic decision ultimately impacts their bottom line. Restaurant and bar operators have always walked a tightrope between offering quality beverages and maintaining profitability. Today, that balancing act is tougher than ever. Rising tariffs on imported spirits have significantly increased operational costs, squeezing margins tighter and forcing establishments to rethink their beverage strategies.
LA Italian Restaurant Settecento to Host DTLA Dog Day

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Join Settecento, the Italian culinary gem in Downtown Los Angeles, as it partners with DTLA Alliance for this year’s DTLA Dog Day on Friday, June 13th. From 4–9 PM, swing by Settecento to unwind on the patio with live music, community spirit, and delicious bites and drinks. As part of the celebration,Settecentowill donate 50 percent of the proceeds from a specialty cocktail to Vanderpump Dogs.
Chicken N Pickle Announces Grand Opening in Thornton, its First Location in Colorado

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Chicken N Pickle, the wildly popular indoor/outdoor pickleball entertainment complex with locations across the country, is bringing its one-of-a-kind experience to Colorado for the first time with a new location opening in Thornton on June 24, 2025. Situated in The Grove shopping center near I-25 and 144th Avenue, the facility marks the first pickleball-dedicated venue in the Thornton area.
Turn Up the Heat-or Chill Out-with JINYA’s Summer Chef’s Specials

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

JINYA Ramen Bar is introducing two new dishes designed to turn up the flavor and beat the summer heat. Starting this month, guests can enjoy a refreshing twist on a ramen favorite and a fiery new shareable side, both available for a limited time from June 1 through August 31.
Tickets on Sale Now for 2025 Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington, D.C.

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

WHAT: The Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge is a gathering of Embassy chefs from around the world, showcasing the unique flavors of their home countries in a friendly, delicious culinary competition. The 2025 Challenge is expecting participation from over 30 embassies, offering an immersive, global foodie experience only possible in Washington, DC.
Smokey Bones Launches “Bones Big Duo” for $14.99

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Throughout history, there have been a number of iconic duos – Sonny and Cher, Simon and Garfunkel, even Smokey and The Bandit, but none can delight the same way as the newest duo from Smokey Bones. For a limited time, the ‘Masters of Meat’ are putting guests in charge with their Bones Big Duo. This bold, smoky, and seriously satisfying combo features a choice of one tasty appetizer and one hearty entrée for just $14.99. Valid for dine-in and take-out at all Smokey Bones locations.
Reservations Now Open for Gigi's Montauk at Gurney's in the Hamptons

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

The wait is over—reservations for gigi’s montauk, the highly anticipated new flagship restaurant at Gurney’s Montauk, are now open. Set to debut on June 16, gigi’s montauk will bring a fresh, coastal dining experience to the Hamptons, blending oceanfront elegance with bold, globally inspired flavors. Designed as a vibrant social hub, gigi’s montauk will feature an inviting atmosphere where guests can gather over shareable plates, signature cocktails, and sweeping ocean views.
California Avocado Commission Names New President

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has promoted Ken Melban to be the organization’s president, effective May 22, 2025. Melban joined the Commission in 2011 as director, issues management. In 2015 he was promoted to vice president, industry affairs and has served as vice president of industry affairs and operations, as well as co-executive leader of the organization, since late 2023.
Burtons Grill & Bar to Open First Pennsylvania Location on June 18

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

A vibrant, casual yet refined dining destination is opening on Philadelphia’s Main Line in mid-June. Burtons Grill & Bar, a regional restaurant concept that serves up a new spin on American classics, will open at 312 W. Lancaster Avenue in Wayne next month. It is their first location in the Keystone State. “We had our eye on expansion into the Philadelphia area and felt that Wayne was the perfect place to launch.
Logan’s Roadhouse Fires Up the Flavor with New Backyard BBQ Menu

5 days ago | fsrmagazine.com | Callie Evergreen

Just in time for the season of cookouts, Logan’s Roadhouse is turning up the flavor with its new Backyard BBQ menu—a limited-time lineup of smoky, summer-inspired dishes, refreshing cocktails and fan-favorite desserts, available at participating locations nationwide beginning Monday, June 2.