NYC snubbed in America’s best foodie cities list — see which culinary hotspots took over

NYC snubbed in America’s best foodie cities list — see which culinary hotspots took over

Choke on this, New York. WalletHub has dished up its annual list of the best destinations for foodies, spotlighting cities where diners can feast without spending a small fortune … and to the shock and dismay of many, NYC didn’t crack the top twenty. To determine gastronomic glory, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities — … Read more

Viral cookie chain abruptly closes all stores across US as staff were turned away

Viral cookie chain abruptly closes all stores across US as staff were turned away

Apparently, that’s how the cookie crumbles. Chip City, the viral New York bakery chain that ballooned from a Queens storefront into a multi-state cookie empire, backed by millions from Danny Meyer’s investment firm, appears to have abruptly shuttered stores across New York City and other major markets — just days after its co-founder sued the … Read more

Exclusive | NYC Wine & Food Festival set to feature Sylvester Stallone, Bryan Cranston — and alcohol-free events

Exclusive | NYC Wine & Food Festival set to feature Sylvester Stallone, Bryan Cranston — and alcohol-free events

This year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival features offerings from celebs and, in a sign of the times, some non-alcoholic fare, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. Star Sylvester Stallone is slated to attend a dinner that’s part of the fest to tout his Carbonadi Italian Vodka brand. Bryan Cranston will be at tasting … Read more

Texas BBQ joint removes staple menu item as beef prices soar

Texas BBQ joint removes staple menu item as beef prices soar

A Texas barbecue restaurant in the small town of Sinton, about a 30-minute drive from Corpus Christi, recently made the decision to remove brisket from its standard menu. The choice wasn’t made overnight, Andrew Soto, the owner and operator of Butter’s BBQ, told Fox News Digital. “We’ve been dealing with the price hikes, specifically in … Read more

7Up recalled after thousands of cans found packed with unexpected ingredient 

7Up recalled after thousands of cans found packed with unexpected ingredient 

Some soda drinkers may have gotten an unwanted sugar high. Over 77,700 cans of 7Up — labeled Zero Sugar — were voluntarily recalled after finding it was found to contain the sweet ingredient. The voluntary recall was initiated by Utah-based Admiral Beverage Corporation — an independent beverage distributor — back in Aug. However, just days … Read more

The viral under-$10 California lunch people can’t stop lining up for

The viral under- California lunch people can’t stop lining up for

In notoriously expensive San Francisco, a filling lunch for less than $10 is apparently worth waiting for. Rice Roll Express, a no-frill Chinatown joint that became a TikTok sensation for its freshly made chewy rice noodle rolls — known as cheung fun — is still pulling huge lunchtime crowds, with lines stretching out the door … Read more

Quaint cafe ranked California’s best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot

Quaint cafe ranked California’s best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot

Come hungry and prepare for a feast. A tiny cafe tucked into California’s Sierra foothills has been crowned the state’s best “hole-in-the-wall” breakfast spot by The Takeout. The online food magazine praised Sonora’s Mandy’s Breakfast House for putting creative spins on classic favorites, all served on hearty plates sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. … Read more

Popular drink finally back on shelves after missing for months

Popular drink finally back on shelves after missing for months

Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a months-long absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives. Texas grocery giant H-E-B confirmed to Fox News Digital that supplies of the Coca-Cola-owned beverage have begun returning, although availability remains limited. “It’s slowly hitting store shelves in limited quantities,” an H-E-B … Read more

US’ most popular convenience stores fail price-accuracy inspections — here’s how to avoid overpaying

US’ most popular convenience stores fail price-accuracy inspections — here’s how to avoid overpaying

Price check! Two massive convenience stores — 7-Eleven and Circle K — have been accused of overcharging their customers. A bombshell investigation by the Guardian found sweeping price discrepancies at multiple locations across the country.   The probe found that customers were being charged more at checkout for items that were being advertised at lower prices … Read more

NYC Diet Coke diehards declare ‘emergency’ as beloved soda disappears from grocery deliveries

NYC Diet Coke diehards declare ‘emergency’ as beloved soda disappears from grocery deliveries

New York City may have a new state of emergency: There’s no Diet Coke. In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, fizzy diehards point to particularly egregious offenders like Amazon Fresh, which allegedly has been dry for nearly a month, with dis-honorable mentions for Fresh Direct, Costco and Target. Resources are low, and the danger is … Read more

California brings in new laws changing how you eat forever

California brings in new laws changing how you eat forever

Dining out in California will forever come with an asterisk. Under a new law signed Monday, restaurant chains will have to slap a warning – a sugar cube inside a black triangle – on menus next to drinks packing an entire day’s recommended amount of added sugar. The requirement applies to chain restaurants with 20 … Read more

California takes over Yelp’s best new US restaurants — with LA landing #2

California takes over Yelp’s best new US restaurants — with LA landing #2

Bring your appetite. A new list from Yelp reveals the 25 best new restaurants in the country for 2026 — and California is serving up more winners than any other state, with five spots on the list. Three California newcomers cracked the top five, including LA’s Firstborn, which snagged the No. 2 spot. Sign up … Read more

Four new In-N-Outs ‘opening soon’ across California — here’s where

Four new In-N-Outs ‘opening soon’ across California — here’s where

The In-N-Out empire keeps growing. Residents across the Golden State will soon have more chances to grab the burger chain’s famous fare, with several new locations listed as “opening soon” on its website. Three of the new sites are headed to Southern California, while the fourth will make its home in the Central Valley. Sign … Read more

Chipotle is bringing back $6 margaritas — but only in a few lucky cities

Chipotle is bringing back  margaritas — but only in a few lucky cities

It’s five o’clock at Chipotle. The American fast-casual chain best known for its overflowing burritos and burrito bowls is bringing back an old fan favorite in celebration of spooky season — its famous margaritas. The beloved drink, which was a menu staple until the chain quietly discontinued it back in 2020, will be available once … Read more

National Coffee Day 2026 deals and freebies: Dunkin’, Starbucks and more

National Coffee Day 2026 deals and freebies: Dunkin’, Starbucks and more

National Coffee Day is here with major discounts and freebies to help fuel your daily grind. Americans are more caffeinated than ever. According to the National Coffee Association, a whopping two-thirds of US adults drink coffee every single day. Dunkin’ is offering freebiees for their Rewards members via their app today. Dunkin’ To celebrate, top … Read more

California city cracks top 3 in America’s best foodie destinations — it’s cheaper than you might think

California city cracks top 3 in America’s best foodie destinations — it’s cheaper than you might think

There’s more to this town than sourdough. WalletHub has dished up its annual list of America’s best cities for foodies, spotlighting destinations where diners can feast on highly rated fare without spending a small fortune. One Bay Area destination landed at No. 3 — not bad for a place where the cost of living can … Read more

NYC restaurants hit back at dine-and-dashers with social media shame: ‘Nothing that police can do’

NYC restaurants hit back at dine-and-dashers with social media shame: ‘Nothing that police can do’

Don’t fork around with these New Yorkers! Pushed-to-the-limit NYC restaurateurs are faced with another battle in the fight for their financial lives — a growing scourge of dine-and-dash incidents. From deluded influencers to old-school scofflaws, this latest affront is just one more headache for inflation-embattled businesses to handle — and seemingly on their own, too, in an … Read more

French bakeries struggle as Iran war spikes oil prices: ‘It’s catastrophic’

French bakeries struggle as Iran war spikes oil prices: ‘It’s catastrophic’

As the lights of their small bakery flicker on in the early morning darkness, Kevin and Sandrine Luce’s oven is already cranked up to 270 degrees Celsius (518 degrees Fahrenheit) to give their latest batch of baguettes a crunchy crust. When the couple first fired up the oven in their store in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, a small … Read more

A look inside KFC’s radically modern makeover of the Colonel’s classic recipe

A look inside KFC’s radically modern makeover of the Colonel’s classic recipe

A new KFC restaurant in McKinney, Texas, is about much more than debuting a new design. “This is the Kentucky Fried comeback made real in one restaurant,” KFC US President Catherine Tan-Gillespie told Fox News Digital. The restaurant, dubbed Open House, serves as a testing ground for how the 75-year-old fast-food chain that Colonel Harland … Read more

Village Inn restaurant files for bankruptcy amid rising costs and weak sales

Village Inn restaurant files for bankruptcy amid rising costs and weak sales

The operator of a Village Inn restaurant in Oldsmar, Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reporting more than $554,000 in liabilities, according to court filings obtained by FOX Business. VI Oldsmar LLC filed its Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on Sept. 18, electing to proceed … Read more