food delivery

Open. Closed. Open. Closed. Dining in Illinois’ restaurants has been a gamble as coronavirus mitigation rules have meant indoor dining restrictions or closures depending on COVID-19 metrics in the state. Curbside pickup and delivery have remained a constant and safe option, but with such high demand, it’s not uncommon for the occasional order mix-up. “Maybe your soda didn’t come with...

A Massachusetts church that normally hosts an annual Thanksgiving dinner for those in need is instead delivering meals this year.

Uber has acquired Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, expanding its footprint in the fiercely competitive delivery market

Chef Alex Saenz takes extra care with his acclaimed fried chicken at Bisq in Cambridge. The popular Inman Square eatery quickly sold out of the dish on a recent weekday evening. But looking around his empty restaurant, which is open only for take out and delivery, Saenz said it’s little consolation. “It’s been so hard to see something that...

After the coronavirus pandemic shuttered dining rooms across the country, restaurant owners quickly began relying on delivery and pick-up orders as their primary sources of income. For many dining establishments that don’t have a fleet of drivers, food delivery apps help introduce small businesses to a wider range of customers.

For many U.S. shoppers, the coronavirus pandemic was the push they needed to stock their pantries by browsing online instead of store aisles. If the online shopping habit sticks — even for a percentage of the new or more frequent customers — it could represent a meaningful shift in an industry that’s been slow to go digital. Only about 3% or...

Tips for delivery workers on how to stay safe and avoid “becoming a robbery victim,” were issued by the Boston Police Department on Thursday. As food delivery has become more commonplace amid Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s social distancing orders, and many folks are taking on those jobs as an added source of income, Boston Police offered these tips on...

Tips for delivery workers on how to stay safe and avoid “becoming a robbery victim,” were issued by the Boston Police Department on Thursday.

The Boston Police Department issues tips for safer food delivery during the coronavirus crisis.

The pizza shop seemed independent at first, but when the delivery came, they learned it was actually from Chuck E. Cheese.

A Maine woman has found a way to help out her neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic in a really unique way. Hannah Lucas, from Caribou, is a musher who runs the Northlane Siberian Huskies and Seppala Siberian Sled Dog Team. She also works at the Circle K and decided to combine her two jobs by delivering essential items to her…

A Maine woman is helping her neighbors out during the coronavirus outbreak by delivering them much-needed items via dog sled.

It’s that time of year again. Long lines, lots of bags and yes, hungry stomachs. Waiting in a line at an airport restaurant with kids and luggage isn’t always ideal. “Anything that can make it more convenient and easier,” passenger Jennifer Mulvaney said.

Logan Airport added a service to offer convenience to weary travelers. The service, called @YourGate, delivers food to travelers at their terminals. They can even order food from restaurants in other terminals.

Amazon said Tuesday that it is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take off amid fierce competition from Uber Eats, DoorDash and others. The service, called Amazon Restaurants, offered delivery in more than 20 cities in the U.S. It expanded into the United Kingdom, but Amazon shut down the service in that country late...

Amazon said Tuesday that it is closing its U.S. restaurant delivery service, a 4-year-old business that failed to take off amid fierce competition from Uber Eats, DoorDash and others. The service, called Amazon Restaurants, offered delivery in more than 20 cities in the U.S. It expanded into the United Kingdom, but Amazon shut down the service in that country late...

Uber is testing restaurant food deliveries by drone. The company’s Uber Eats unit began the tests in San Diego with McDonald’s and plans to expand to other restaurants later this year.

Police have arrested a man in connection with a slew of package thefts across Brookline and Brighton.

Man accused of posing as GrubHub driver and stealing packages in Brighton and Brookline

Uber’s drivers app and Uber Eats experienced an extended outage and other problems Monday, according to users on social media and confirmed by the ride-hailing company.