A Coca-Cola fan favorite is making a permanent comeback after it was discontinued, according to reports — and it’s leaving some soda lovers to celebrate while others are hoping different classics will follow. Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief, limited-time comeback in retro cans and bottles sold at select retailers over the summer, is expected to … Read more
Stars and stripes so towering they’re barely legal, Bitcoin burgers, and MAHA-approved fries — Steak ‘n Shakes’ red, white, and blue blitz is part of its mission to Make Americana Great Again. The patriotic push is also an extension of the Iranian-born CEO’s own scruples, he tells The Post in an exclusive interview. “American values … Read more
As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal. Eagle Foods, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company behind Hamburger Helper, told Fox News Digital its year-over-year sales rose 14.5% in August. The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced in 1971 — has attracted consumers … Read more
Black Sheep Egg Company recalled several cartons of its free-range large grade A brown eggs due to the potential that they may be contaminated by salmonella, federal health officials said. Black Sheep Egg Company initiated a recall following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection that found 40 environmental samples at its egg processing facility tested … Read more
Coffee shops are blending artificial intelligence into their brews. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol confirmed that the coffee giant is taking steps to immerse itself in AI experimentation when speaking at Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event, according to Fortune. Niccol shared details about the internal technology that’s being developed, helping baristas prepare coffees in real time and … Read more
The dumplings that conquered Times Square are coming to downtown Brooklyn. Din Tai Fung, the giant Taiwanese soup dumpling restaurant where it can take weeks to get a reservation, signed a lease for a 20,000-square-foot jumbo at The Brook, Realty Check has learned. The 51-story rental apartment tower, which just started receiving tenants, is a … Read more
The wine business is in trouble due to reduced demand and changing tastes. You’d therefore think that restaurants, which need to sell lots of vino to stay in business, would go the extra mile to see that ordering the stuff is easy and without subjecting us to political proselytizing. You’d be wrong. These days, restaurant wine service isn’t haughty — … Read more
Something old, something new. Lucky Charlie is one of Brooklyn’s buzziest recent pizzeria openings — with an ancient secret to its sudden success. Abandoned, boarded up behind drywall in the basement for years and only recently rediscovered, the Bushwick restaurant’s massive coal oven dates all the way back to 1890 — even before near-ancient pizzerias like Lombardi’s, … Read more
If your digestive system’s been a bit sluggish, scientists have found some new solutions — including a fruit you might already have at home. Researchers in the United Kingdom recently published new guidelines in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics about the foods that can relieve constipation. In an Oct. 13 news release, King’s College London … Read more
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year. … Read more
A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity. The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browned edges also trigger complex chemical reactions in food. When … Read more
Pasta la vista, baby. Friday, Oct. 17 is National Pasta Day, and Italian eateries across the country are offering delicious deals to celebrate. In fact, the entire month of October is National Pasta Month, meaning some offers are ongoing and will even stretch into November. So, spaghett ready to indulge in the Italian staple with … Read more
It used to be “you snooze, you lose.” Now, Grubhub is looking to change that for college kids. From Oct. 18 through Nov. 1, the food delivery company is offering sleepy students “Snooze Insurance” should they pass out before their food arrives. On campuses across the country, students order post-party food orders in the wee … Read more
It’s a cheese-y concept. In 2019, the world’s first cheese conveyor-belt restaurant opened in London. Soon, it’ll be landing in New York City. Pick & Cheese will be crossing the ocean and opening its first U.S. location at Shaver Hall, the ambitious new food emporium set to take over the former Lord & Taylor flagship … Read more
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe’s sells have the same pie-like … Read more
Slimmer waist, weaker buzz? A new study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — commonly used for diabetes and weight loss — may also blunt the effects of alcohol. That might be bad news for casual drinkers, but scientists at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute said it could open the door to a … Read more
It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different aspects of the drive-thru experience. Each fast-food chain was ranked by three categories: wait time (the amount of time passed from entering … Read more
It’s a sweet day. Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day, and there’s no better way to make your day brighter than a mid-week dessert pick-me-up. You don’t need an excuse to grab your favorite dessert, but these deals are just the icing on the cake: Fazoli’s You donut want to miss this deal. To celebrate … Read more
One of America’s favorite snacks, Doritos, along with Cheetos, will be getting a recipe change. Doritos, owned by PepsiCo, will no longer be made with artificial flavors or colors. PepsiCo will be removing artificial flavors and colors from its products, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings remarks this week. The U.S. Department of Health and … Read more
A Long Island lunch lady served up a big-money win on “Wheel of Fortune” that left her lapping up some $65,000 in prizes, including a brand new Toyota truck, a week-long tropical vacation and a year’s supply of sweet treats. Single mom Katie McCann emerged as the winner of Tuesday night’s fittingly food-themed episode called … Read more