They made mincemeat out of the competition. In honor of National Hamburger Day on May 28, Yelp has ranked the top 25 fast-food burger chains in the US — with In-N-Out snagging the top spot. They reportedly based this meat-centric Mount Rushmore on Yelp reviews for companies with over 100 branches spanning multiple states, primarily … Read more
Starbucks is brewing up new Frappuccinos this summer. The coffee giant announced that it will launch four new Frappuccino flavors for the summer, coming this July. The new blended beverages include Salted Caramel Mocha, Strawberry Matcha and Brown Sugar — all of which come topped with cold foam — as well as the Firework Frappuccino. … Read more
Is it costing you major Star-bucks? The beverage that fuels people’s productivity may be costing them a pretty penny in wages. Java website Coffeeness analyzed how many minutes Americans in each state need to clock to get their daily fix of Starbucks — with Arkansas coming in first in this regard. The bean counters reportedly … Read more
She has hot wheels — and sweet treats hot out of the oven. Long Island native Christina Padrazo, 37, is making a name for herself serving cakes and cookies to boldface clients — Amy Schumer, “Giggly Squad” hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, Brock Davies and Scheana Shay from “Vanderpump Rules” — from a bubblegum … Read more
A woman is getting slammed online for the unusual way in which she made a lasagna. A traditional Italian lasagna is made a specific way — with lasagna noodles, meat sauce filling and ricotta cheese. So when one woman online tried making a “healthier” version of it — the internet lost its marbles. A woman … Read more
It might taste soda-licious, but your favorite bubbly beverage comes with a price. Doctors have long warned that guzzling sugar-packed, calorie-loaded drinks on a regular basis can lead to problems like bad teeth and bulging waistlines. But drinking too much soda can also lead to an excruciatingly painful medical condition that sometimes requires surgery to … Read more
Great New York restaurants aren’t easily forgotten. And when Swifty’s, the society cafe heir to Mortimer’s — which had delighted and infuriated the city’s bold face names in equal measure — closed its doors in 2016, people never really stopped talking about it. It turned out that Swifty’s was just ahead of the trend. It … Read more
McDonald’s is making a huge change to its restaurants. A “vast majority” of Golden Arches locations in the U.S. will now stay open until midnight or later starting this summer, a company spokesperson told the Independent. Most of the signature menu items will be available during the late-night hours, but the spokesperson noted that individual … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers are in for a sweet treat. The grocery store chain is hopping on the Dubai chocolate trend, putting the pistachio-infused chocolate bars on their shelves — and the price tag for the viral sensation is on the low end. In a Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s employee revealed that the chocolate will … Read more
No sugarcoating this deflating news. New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility. New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility. Laurentiu … Read more
Another Hamptons season is here and it smells good. Across the East End, restaurants — both casual and clubby — are making their summer debuts and adding flavor to the long established mix of restaurants, cafes and bars that are the South Fork’s social hubs. Expect burgers, “billionaire bacon” and boat loads of seafood. Ready … Read more
These pregnant mamas are eager to get things moving and grooving. There is a long list of bizarre hacks that pregnant women will try to induce labor — but this new one has experts scratching their heads. Soon-to-be moms on social media are hitting up their local Starbucks to specifically order the iced passion tango … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants have been around since 1969, nestled strategically off interstates to attract drivers with their convenience, southern hospitality, range of food options and affordable menu prices. But Cracker Barrel may be losing its charm amid a physical makeover, according to some. Rachel Love, a 38-year-old Tennessee resident and self-proclaimed Cracker Barrel fan, … Read more
There’s a reason McMuffins have been egg-stra tasty in recent years. McDonald’s beloved Egg McMuffin has stayed pretty consistent in its recipe since its debut 50 years ago — but one ingredient swap changed the breakfast sandwich for the better. If you order an Egg McMuffin, you’ll receive a sandwich consisting of a freshly cracked … Read more
It’s dill-icious. On Tuesday, Shake Shack announced they were adding fried pickles to their menu, the first-ever side that isn’t crinkle-cut fries. The new item features dill pickles in the restaurant’s “proprietary brine,” fried “to perfection” with a crispy outer layer, and served with a side of house-made Shack Ranch. Shake Shack’s fried pickles are … Read more
Nearly a third of Americans have traveled somewhere just for the food, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that 22% have crossed state lines to get their hands on a certain food or snack, while another 10% have gone as far as another country to satisfy their cravings. An additional … Read more
When entering one of New York’s many cocktail cathedrals — say the King Cole or Bemelmans — it’s likely the icy, textbook martini is shaken the same way it was when your great-granddad gargled them. But if you’re starting to think “this certainly is a lot of liquor,” and “Wow, there’s a whole sidecar more … Read more
More like discomfort food. A collection of four papers — published Tuesday in the journal Brain Medicine — reports a disturbing link between microplastics, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and mental health. Shocking new research suggests some of your favorite foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal. Getty Images/iStockphoto UPFs — which are considered unhealthy … Read more
It’s the fast food Fountain of Youth. A doctor revolted fast-food fans after showing off an order of McDonald’s and Papa John’s pizza that didn’t show any signs of decay despite being two months old. “This ‘food’ refuses to rot… and that should terrify you,” Dr. Robert G. DeBease, a doctor of traditional naturopathy and … Read more
Choc it up to science — your sweet tooth might save your heart. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. … Read more