It cost a lot of cheddar. Don’t drizzle this on a Ritz cracker: A Spanish Cabrales blue cheese has broken the record for most expensive cheese ever after getting auctioned off for over $32,000 at a local cheese festival. “We knew we had a good cheese but also that it is very difficult to win,” … Read more
She’s not on board with this in-flight beverage. “For any passengers out there, whether you are a frequent flyer, an occasional flyer, a seasonal flyer or will be a first-time flyer soon, I would like to say to you: Never drink tap water from the plane bathroom,” flight attendant Celina Bedding told the Mirror on … Read more
Nothing could be more unsettling than having your food smile back at you. A woman in the Philippines nearly lost her lunch after she bought a fish to eat, only to discover that it had teeth so “humanlike” it looked like it had dentures. “I went to the market, one of the best markets here … Read more
You may want to reconsider pigging out on sliced ham. The internet is recoiling in disgust after seeing footage detailing how sliced ham is allegedly processed. A nauseating pink, goo-like concoction is mixed into a smooth, soft-serve consistency and plopped into tins similar to the size of a bread loaf, as documented in a stomach-churning … Read more
Once seen as a staple of the American poor, sardines have hit their gill-ded age. TikTok’s tinned fish trend has hit a fever pitch; #Sardine and #Sardines have a combined 831 million views as plenty of canned food enthusiasts brag about being “Sardine Satisfied” while munching on the slippery suckers. And just in time for … Read more
Make room, Balthazar! After twenty-six years as Manhattan’s reigning popular-French favorite, Keith McNally’s beloved Soho brasserie has an upstart, (slightly) uptown challenger. Just-opened Cafe Chelsea (218 W. 23rd St.) is the culinary and celebrity centerpiece of the fabled Chelsea Hotel, eclipsing the reborn inn’s nostalgic, Spanish-style El Quijote and intimate Lobby Bar. The old hotel, a fabled … Read more
At this table, you can eat your cookies — and toss ’em, too. Daring diners can enjoy a jaw-dropping meal while seated at a picnic table suspended 295 feet in the air, dangling over a picturesque waterfall. The stomach-churning endeavor was conquered by Christianna Hurt and her rapper beau, who goes by OnpointLikeOp, or O.P. … Read more
He’s sharing his nuggets of wisdom. Although most fast-food lovers would argue that a tasty bite from McDonald’s is a treat at any hour, the burger behemoth’s former corporate chef is virally warning happy meal munchers against patronizing the restaurant during its mid-morning transition. “Why is 10:30 the worst time to go to McDonald’s?,” said chef Mike Haracz, … Read more
Hail to the beef? A Swedish man was shocked when he fired a steak on the grill — and saw former President Trump’s mug staring back at him. The hunk of meat bears a somewhat uncanny resemblance to Trump’s signature blond bouffant and pouting lips. “I realized the steak looked like Trump when I put … Read more
Merde! Scorching temperatures in France’s southern region are stomping on the nation’s legendary wine industry, with the hot weather expected to squeeze output by up to 20%, experts warn. Egregious conditions in fabled wine regions like the Rhône — where the mercury recently passed 107 degrees Fahrenheit — have local authorities advising growers to harvest … Read more
All hail the handheld. August 24, 2023 is National Burger Day where we as a country of division can come together, like two halves of the same sesame bun, to raise a sodium swollen fist in appreciation of America’s sandwich. Americans on average eat three hamburgers a week bringing our national total to nearly 50 … Read more
When influencer Abby Silverman first tried Daily Harvest’s French Lentil + Leek Crumbles, a meat substitute marketed as a “groundbreaking,” last June, she ended up in the Emergency Room. “I started having extreme stomach and gastro-pain. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me,” Silverman shared in a widely viewed TikTok panning Crumbles and … Read more
Pass on the fast food. New research shows a connection between consumption of highly processed food, and “elevated” mental duress happening later in life, according to a paper from the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study. “Participants with the highest intake of ultra-processed food had increased odds of elevated psychological distress,” the study authors wrote. The research … Read more
Want the 411 on the bartending world’s secret codes? Well, loose-lipped mixologists are pouring out that confidential — and often crude — information. In a resurfaced Reddit thread, a prying patron asked online barkeeps about their “bartenders code,” and received a range of colorful replies. “A while ago I was told of a ‘bartenders code’ … Read more
We didn’t start the fire that sparked a heated debate about New York’s ultimate breakfast food — but are Doritos-laced bagels in Billy Joel’s homeland of Long Island a step too far? NY’s favorite carb has long been used as a de facto guinea pig for experimental flavors that range from Fruity Pebbles to spinach, topped with … Read more
This is the best type of spamming. The canned meat brand Spam has announced it’s partnering with the humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope to send food to Hawaiian residents who have been affected by the deadly wildfires ravaging the state. “We’ve been at a loss for words seeing the devastation that is happening on Maui,” … Read more
Have we got a scoop for you. Brooklyn’s own popular Van Leeuwen has released a new, outlandish flavor of ice cream that melds the summer favorites of cornbread and barbecue sauce into an impressive, $10.50 pint that’s not for the faint of heart. Aptly named BBQ Gold Cornbread Crumble, it’s a home cookin’ of sweet … Read more
That free bread at dinner might make you fork out some extra dough. That’s right — the deliciously zero-cost carb-load before your entree could be costing you more than you bargained for, at least according to one TikToker. Denise, who goes by @sweetfiber online, revealed the real reason restaurants load up customers on homemade bread — or … Read more
Well, this takes the cake. A family was shocked to discover they were charged 20 euros — about $22 — to have their cake cut into 20 pieces. The group was celebrating a birthday at an unidentified restaurant in Palermo, Sicily. They ordered about $130 worth of pizza and drinks, not including the “20 X … Read more
America runs on Dunkin’s best-kept secrets. A former Dunkin’ employee has gone viral on TikTok for dishing all the unknown details about the coffee company, including where they get their beloved donuts and why they notoriously taste different at every location. Amir Mohamed oversees the operations of service at a Dunkin’ location in California and … Read more