IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habit is welcoming chef and creator Olivia Tiedemann as the third resident in Habit & Co., its culinary residence program built around bringing distinctive culinary voices to the Habit menu. Tiedemann’s limited-time menu will be available from November 11, 2026 through January 7, 2027.
Known for her dry sense of humor, no-nonsense approach to cooking and a point of view that is very much her own, Tiedemann brings that attitude to a menu built around steakhouse flavors and a serious amount of peppercorn sauce.
“We wanted a menu with sass, and Olivia definitely has that,” said Jack Lettenmair, Habit's Director of Brand Marketing. “She has a very distinct point of view, and you can taste it in this menu. We gave her room to have fun with some big steakhouse flavors, and she came back with exactly what we were hoping for.”
Olivia's Habit & Co. menu includes:
Steakhouse Peppercorn Char: Freshly chargrilled beef patty topped with baby Swiss cheese, Portabella mushrooms, crispy onion tanglers, fresh tomato, green leaf lettuce and peppercorn sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Steakhouse Peppercorn Salad: Chargrilled sirloin steak, heritage greens, Portabella mushrooms, crispy onion tanglers, aged white cheddar, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons, finished with a drizzle of peppercorn sauce and served with a side of house balsamic dressing.
Parmesan-Crusted Mozz Tots: Golden, crispy tots filled with mozzarella cheese, served with a side of peppercorn sauce.
“I wanted this menu to feel ‘steakhouse,’ but more fun and less serious," Tiedemann said. "All the familiar steakhouse flavors in an approachable, casual way. With a shit ton of peppercorn sauce. And no mayo. Obviously.”
The menu brings Tiedemann’s steakhouse-inspired point of view into Habit’s kitchen, with freshly chargrilled proteins, crisp toppings and plenty of peppercorn sauce throughout.
Habit & Co. launched with Chef Jet Tila as its first culinary resident, bringing his Korean Street Menu to Habit, followed up by Dodger's pitcher Alex Vesia's Double Play Menu. The program gives chefs and creators a chance to put their own spin on Habit favorites while working within the brand’s fresh, cooked-to-order approach.
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About Habit Burger & Grill
Born in sunny Southern California in 1969, Habit Burger & Grill has been serving up fresh, cooked-to-order favorites for more than 55 years. Best known for its signature Charburgers, grilled over an open flame, Habit brings a distinctly California-inspired approach to fast casual dining with a menu that goes far beyond burgers, including handcrafted sandwiches, crisp salads, creamy shakes, and fan-favorite sides.
Habit continues to earn national recognition for its fresh flavor and quality. The brand’s Double Char was ranked #1 by USA TODAY¹ 10Best three years running, its Tempura Green Beans earned the #1 spot in USA TODAY 10Best² in 2024 and 2025, and Habit was named the #1 Fast Casual Restaurant by USA TODAY 10Best³ in 2025 and 2026. The brand’s Chicken Club was also recognized as the best grilled chicken sandwich by The Daily Meal⁴, and Habit has been featured in Newsweek’s “America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains 2023” and Thrillist’s roundup of “Underrated Burger Chains That Need to Be in Every State.” Today, Habit Burger & Grill has grown to more than 385 restaurants across 14 states as well as a fleet of food trucks, continuing to serve bold, fresh flavors that are always cooked to order. Learn more at www.habitburger.com.
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Sources: USA Today 10Best, USA Today 10Best, The Daily Meal, Newsweek, The Daily Meal, Thrillist
¹Based on USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024 Awards for Best Fast Food Burger. (Published July 2024, 2025 & 2026).
²Based on USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024 Awards for Best Fast Food Sides. (Published July 2024 & 2025).
³Based on USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024 Awards for Best Fast Casual Restaurant. (Published July 2025, July 2026).
⁴Based on Daily Meal’s survey of consumer reviews from Reddit, Yelp! and TripAdvisor (Published Dec. 2023).
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