Your favorite snack might be doing more than satisfying your cravings. New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over. toa555 … Read more
It might be time to toss that Hidden Valley Ranch bottle on your fridge’s shelf. The popular salad dressing is just one of thousands that have been recalled across 27 states due to “foreign objects” being found in some of the batches. Although the recall from Ventura Foods was originally put into place on Nov. … Read more
Martha Stewart has embroiled herself in a hole new controversy. Bagel etiquette is a religion to natives of the New York City metro area — which is why the Jersey City-native is being ordered to “repent for [her sins.” While some choose to eat their bagel like a sandwich and others opt for an open-face … Read more
Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from conclusive. Using a non-invasive MRI-based technique that measures brain chemicals, researchers at UC Davis Health in California looked at data from 25 previous studies, … Read more
Central Perk will be there for you, New York — but not in the exact way “Friends” superfans might remember. Inspired by the gang’s gathering place on the Warner Bros. megahit TV show (which ran for 10 seasons from 1994 to 2004), a real-life replica of the beloved fake coffeehouse opens its doors in Times … Read more
Cauliflower is so 2025. A long-overlooked vegetable is poised to become next year’s breakout health food, with online searches already surging, according to the annual Pinterest Predicts report dropped this week. An added bonus: The nutritional powerhouse is as easy on your wallet as it is good for you. Pinterest’s Predicts 2026 report says one … Read more
A brand-new sugar-free Oreo variety is set to hit grocery shelves across the country in January 2026 — and social media users are skeptical. The Oreo website was updated Tuesday to introduce the brand’s new zero-sugar chocolate sandwich cookies, marketed to calorie-conscious consumers. Instead of sugar, the cookies feature sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners. … Read more
Anything is pastable. When Forma Pasta Factory first opened its doors in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in 2019, they never dreamed they’d become America’s top eatery for Italian delivery this year, according to a recent DoorDash report. In fact, they originally planned to forego delivery service altogether. So when the third-party app announced America’s Favorite Delivery Spots … Read more
Grand Central Terminal, America’s greatest railroad nexus, deserved a great American restaurant. Brand-new Palladino’s Steak & Seafood is it. The space was sadly dark after a kitchen fire destroyed Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse seven long years ago. Now, walk past a blue millwork bourbon bar and the main dining room on the north and west balconies boasts views … Read more
Viewers were not lovin’ it. McDonald’s has taken down a Christmas ad that was allegedly entirely produced with artificial intelligence after the brand was slammed with an onslaught of backlash from unahappy customers. The 45-second advertisement from McDonald’s Netherlands was first posted on their YouTube channel on Dec. 6 and was removed just a few … Read more
Thirst-zepatide? A cheap, already available pill is being billed as the “Ozempic of alcohol” for its ability to reduce appetites for booze, the way GLP-1 drugs curb food cravings. Naltrexone — which costs about $1.60 a pill when purchased in bulk — decreases the urge for alcohol by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the dopamine-reward … Read more
Be merry and bright, but beware of your heart having a fright. The holiday season means plenty of parties — and plenty of stress. Behind the cheer and chaos could lurk a dangerous heart issue waiting to strike. Known as “holiday heart syndrome,” this condition is less than holly and jolly. Stress and celebrations around … Read more
Starbucks is giving fans another shot at getting the viral Bearista cup. The coffee giant teased in an Instagram post that customers could snag the beary popular cold cup on Monday, Dec. 8 — but they didn’t give many details. “Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8,” the chain said in the caption of the … Read more
Where to eat, drink and be merry in New York this holiday season? The city’s swankiest new nightlife destinations promise A-list mixologists, decadent interiors, irresistible bites and the most enviable people-watching in Manhattan. Here are six to hit. Ba53ment | 53 W. 53rd St. A gilded and orange sliced cocktail at Ba53ment. Courtesy of Altamarea … Read more
You live and you learn. Nothing is worse than hungrily opening your takeout and realizing it’s the most unappetizing meal you’ve ever ordered. Well, that happened to one diner who tried cooking his steak tartare because he was confused about why it was delivered raw. In a now viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Denislav … Read more
A hot new NYC “premier wellness and lifestyle brand” that bills itself as a “beacon of health-conscious living,” is giving fit foodies a serious case of indigestion after the revelation of “astronomical” salt and fat content on its menu items. The wildly popular Pura Vida Miami has taken NYC by storm with six new locations … Read more
At 3 p.m. on a weekday inside Bushwick’s trendy Dayglow cafe, barista Joshua Thierry bends over a coupe glass on the bar like he’s defusing a bomb. The object of his very close attention is the Twin Peaks, one of the shop’s popular coffee cocktails — a cherry-crowned, crystal-clear “milk punch” that looks exactly like … Read more
This is how the Grinch stole the Golden Arches. To feed your holiday nostalgia, McDonald’s has taken a page out of Dr. Seuss’s book “The Grinch” to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s has teamed up with Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s The green character’s … Read more
Someone call up Chappell Roan, because the latest brand collab between Mexican fast food staple Chipotle and luggage brand BÉIS is the real-life version of ‘HOT TO GO!’ The traveler-favorite restaurant chain and the Shay Mitchell-founded baggage brand have joined forces (or fajitas) to create an 11-piece luggage collection — coined “The To Go Collection” … Read more
Manhattan’s French-inspired Le Bernardin was ranked the No. 1 restaurant in the US by influential survey La Liste for the fourth year running — bucking a trend that venerates Asian cuisine over all others. Eric Ripert’s gracious West 51st Street seafood mecca shared its 99.5 score (on a scale of 100) with only one other … Read more