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Fielding Buck

Fielding Buck has reported throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. His beats have included, business, dining, entertainment, and Southern California theme parks. He's also been a section editor and copy editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He has a master's degree from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.

The crowd-sourced review website looked into what its users are searching for and came up with several predictions for the coming year.

Restaurants Food and Drink |
Here are Yelp’s picks for top dining trends in 2025

December 28, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.

The crowd-sourced review website looked into what its users are searching for and came up with several predictions for the coming year.

Restaurants Food and Drink |
McDonald’s will bring back the McRib on Dec. 3

November 21, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

The fast food giant will bring back the sandwich for a limited time during the holiday season.

The tie-ins include a green cold brew and a glamorized version of the chain's Mango Dragonfruit Refresher.

Restaurants Food and Drink |
Starbucks begins selling ‘Wicked’ beverages and gift cards

October 23, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

The tie-ins include a green cold brew and a glamorized version of the chain's Mango Dragonfruit Refresher.

The promotion includes a free, ticketed party at Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Aug. 17.

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McDonald’s will launch a Collector’s Meal with six nostalgic cups on Aug. 13

August 8, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.

The promotion includes a free, ticketed party at Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Taco Bell has a new $7 Luxe Cravings Box

June 27, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.

The new combo costs more than McDonald's high-profile $5 Meal Deal but includes more food and will be available longer.

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal went on sale. Here’s what you get

June 26, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

Don't be surprised if the fast food giant's high-profile deal costs more than its name suggests.

Restaurant chains' latest value combos come out amid price scrutiny and inflation.

Here’s where to find $5 fast food deals until McDonald’s comes through

June 14, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

Restaurant chains' latest value combos come out amid price scrutiny and inflation.

Customers' unrest over rising restaurant prices require restaurants to get ahead of the narrative, according to marketing experts.

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Why Wendy’s has been catching flak over prices and how restaurants can avoid it

March 7, 2024 at 1:38 p.m.

Customers' unrest over rising restaurant prices require restaurants to get ahead of the narrative, according to marketing experts.

Promotions range from free and discounted beverages to hats and Taylor Swift-style bracelets.

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Here’s where to find deals for National Coffee Day 2023 on Friday, Sept. 29

September 28, 2023 at 1:31 p.m.

Promotions range from free and discounted beverages to hats and Taylor Swift-style bracelets.

The Newport Beach-based chain is offering free delivery on the new chicken flavor through its app or website.

Restaurants Food and Drink |
Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces Chicken al Pastor

March 15, 2023 at 4:19 p.m.

The Newport Beach-based chain is offering free delivery on the new chicken flavor through its app or website.

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