Brisket — if you’ll risk it. You probably know the major dangers of summer grilling. There’s the potential for smoke inhalation, eye injuries, burns and grease fires. There’s also a hidden health hazard that can significantly increase the likelihood of injury, turning a barbecue into an emergency rescue. Wire cleaning brushes — particularly those that … Read more
These feisty foodies love a good roast. Asia White, AKA @thefoodiebitch, a Los Angeles-based food influencer, found out the hard way that being a public figure in the food world has its drawbacks. Last week, she posted a review video in which she rated an Italian restaurant in East Hollywood based on its general vibe, … Read more
Cluck, yeah! Kentucky Fried Chicken has announced it’s “entering its comeback era” — and offering customers free buckets of chicken in a bid to get chicken lovers back to the chain restaurant. The chain said it has made “great strides” to improve its chicken with a “renewed focus” on what consumers want most. The “Free … Read more
He’s making ends meat. A Long Island culinary artist has exactly what home grillers need for their barbecue to stand out from the rest this summer — a delectable lamb skewer from Italy’s Adriatic coast that isn’t sold anywhere else stateside. “I grew up with this stuff,” East Meadow’s Tom Conte told The Post of … Read more
We were trucked over. When Yelp unveiled its list of the 100 top U.S. food trucks for 2025, it left out one crucial food mecca: New York City. The West Coast and Hawaii comprised the lion’s share of the Bay Area-based site’s countdown — while Gotham didn’t even place in this gastronomic drag race. The … Read more
Danone U.S. is recalling YoCrunch yogurts over the risk that the products’ dome toppers may have pieces of plastic inside them. The company said all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch products “currently in-market” are subject to the recall. The details of the various types of recalled yogurt products and their expiration dates were listed in Danone’s … Read more
He’d reached a “no tipping” point. A diner has divided commenters after rescinding a gratuity after a waitress “scolded” and “humiliated” him in front of the other customers, as detailed in a viral Reddit post. “I just can’t believe it happened the way that it did,” spluttered the bewildered Redditor. The incident reportedly occurred while … Read more
Loaves of bread sold at Walmart and Kroger stores are being recalled due to potentially containing “undeclared hazelnuts,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf by Hartford Bakery Inc. from six affected lot codes have been removed from stores. “People with a nut allergy or severe sensitivity to … Read more
Eat your hearts out, breakfast purists. The best sandwich for the morning in New York state isn’t the classic bacon, egg and cheese roll. It’s not even served on a bagel. Chowhound — a food website — listed the best breakfast sandwiches in every state based on Yelp reviews, Reddit threads, and community forums “to … Read more
Elon Musk had high praise for the diner and electric vehicle (EV) charging station that Tesla is creating in Los Angeles. The Tesla CEO said early Monday morning on X that he “just had dinner at the retro-futuristic @Tesla diner and Supercharger.” “Team did great work making it one of the coolest spots in LA!” he wrote. … Read more
Wegmans is looking to the future. The popular grocery store chain is testing AI-powered smart shopping carts in four of its upstate New York locations in a bid to offer consumers a “smarter, more seamless way to shop in-store.” Wegmans announced the launch of Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, at its Dewitt location in Syracuse, … Read more
It could be time to pull the plug on your beloved jug. Everyone knows that it’s important to hydrate — water delivers nutrients to cells, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints and helps remove waste. You can’t live without it. Carrying a reusable water bottle ensures consistent hydration throughout the day. The problem is, concerns have … Read more
The best peanut butter & jelly in town lurks behind a door with the letter “D” — marking a former Dunkin Donuts that’s now Hani’s Bakery + Cafe, the city’s hottest place for fabulous baked goods and sandwiches. The doorhandle “D” might stand for delicious or decadent, both of which apply to Hani’s, located at 67 … Read more
There’s new competition in the world of crispy chicken. After a long wait, the McCrispy Snack Wrap is back on McDonald’s menus as rival chains hop on the handheld snack bandwagon with their own versions of fried chicken rollups. McDonald’s Snack Wraps are officially back on the menu as of July 10. McDonald’s Snack Wraps … Read more
AI is cooking up something delicious. WOOHOO, a restaurant opening in central Dubai later in September 2025, has been built on just one principle — “dining in the future,” as the operation’s leaders put it. Chef Aiman, a large language model (LLM) specifically trained for culinary environments, will take point on developing a menu, deciding … Read more
They offer a fast-track to a heart attack. While fast food depots aren’t exactly paragons of nutrition, some chains clog the arteries faster than others. As a service to diners, the World Atlas ranked the top 10 least healthy fast food chains in the US — finding that Wendy’s was the worst offender in this … Read more
Bronx Bomber fans know all about Lobel’s world-class steak sandwiches, served only at Yankee Stadium — until very recently. Now, the rest of New York — even Mets fans! — will know, too, as the historic Upper East Side butcher’s where Jackie Onassis once shopped for chops debuts its first-ever sit-down eatery, smack in the heart of Midtown. … Read more
Blinded by the brew? Whether you’re a latte lover, a mocha monster or an espresso elitist — people have strong preferences when it comes to coffee. But what if we told you your choice of java wasn’t simply a matter of taste? A recent study suggests your choice of java is much more than a … Read more
Virginia is for fry lovers, according to a new study. The poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found the average person of the “Old Dominion” self-reported eating at least 21 pounds of spuds, closely followed by three other heavy-hitting states: Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland, all with the average person eating about 20 pounds per year. On … Read more
Everybody loves a par-ayyy-de. An Italian Brooklyn tradition for over a century, Williamsburg’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast draws hundreds of thousands to an annual bacchanal of sausage, peppers and spectacle, courtesy of the festival’s main character — the gigantic Giglio, a four-ton, 72-foot statue “danced” through sweltering streets by a team of 120 … Read more