TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has been significantly diminished. The chain’s website listed 85 restaurants across the country, less than a third of the number that operated in the U.S. at the start of 2024, when there were some 270, CNN reported Tuesday. In November, as TGI Fridays Inc. entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, … Read more
Proper hydration is crucial — but what if your glass of water could do more than quench your thirst? There’s a tubocharged drink gaining popularity in the US that proponents say can boost your energy, fight signs of aging and even ward off signs of disease. “This is going to change the world,” Dr. Nicholas … Read more
Things are getting saucy at a New Jersey pizza joint. Artist Jen Flaum was commissioned to paint a new mural on the exterior wall of Brick & Dough, a pizzeria in Montclair, New Jersey. Brick & Dough, pizzeria in Montclair, New Jersey, commissioned a new mural for the exterior wall. Google Maps Flaum posted a … Read more
It’s the “Dawn” of a new cooking era. An Australian BBQ buff has tested the dishwasher’s culinary potential by cooking the perfect steak inside his cutlery cleaner, as detailed in a recent viral Instagram video. “We were going to post this as an April Fools’ video, but it turned out so damn good,” read the … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
Wegmans is betting that the cult-like devotion of its shoppers will carry over from the supermarket aisles to its first restaurant in the Big Apple. The Rochester, NY-based chain – which opened in Astor Place in 2023, with lines that began to form at 4 a.m. – will launch a Japanese-themed eatery adjacent to the … Read more
Seamless wants people to save dough again. After going virtually extinct about decade prior, New York City’s venerated $1 pizza slice is making a much-anticipated return courtesy of food delivery service Seamless. From April 22 to May 20, nostalgic — and cash-strapped — New Yorkers will be able to grab a $1 cheese slice at … Read more
They won’t “have what she’s having.” Venerated New York City institution Katz Delicatessen was spit-roasted online over its $30 sandwich, which viewers labeled “diabolical” and a “waste of money.” Founded in 1888, Katz’s is the oldest deli of its kind in NYC — and was made world-famous by the iconic orgasm scene in the 1989 … Read more
Getting a prime-time table at a buzzy restaurant in the city is no longer enough. Diners-in-the-know pride themselves on ordering exclusive off-menu items, and restaurants are increasingly offering them. “It’s becoming a thing,” said Colleen Croft, co-owner of Elio’s, a popular Upper East Side Italian restaurant that’s been around for decades. “When people are regulars … Read more
Wawa has opened up shop in Ohio. The popular convenience store chain’s first location in the Buckeye State held its grand opening on Wednesday morning in Liberty Township, not far from Cincinnati. The grand opening event, which took place on Wawa’s 61st anniversary, involved announcements of grants to local “community partners,” a “Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building contest” … Read more
Hold the tofu. New research suggests that vegans may be more likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies than their meat-eating counterparts. Worse still, scientists found that even vegans who hit their daily protein goals with plant-based sources often fall short on two essential amino acids, putting their health at risk. Plant-based diets are packed with … Read more
It’s not sundae — it’s one day. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. What’s the inside scoop? Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is set to serve a deliciously decadent Dubai Chocolate Sundae for one day only. Ghirardelli The shop at the Empire State Building will begin … Read more
Your gut’s new best friend might already be hiding in the back of your fridge. New research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that sauerkraut may help protect and strengthen your intestinal barrier — a vital line of defense for maintaining overall gut health and keeping bowel diseases at bay. “A little bit of … Read more
We can all agree that the first pancake is often a flop. For me, it typically ends up smooshed up in the pan – half raw, half cooked, in the bin. The next few pancakes are good, evenly golden, cooked through, but then a burnt mess sometimes happens towards the end of the batch, with … Read more
A dupe of a $19.16 smoothie popularized as the “It” girl drink has gripped social media, with many Sydneysiders stunned at the similarity. Erewhon’s Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie features ingredients such as almond milk, strawberries, bananas, maple syrup, coconut cream, collagen peptides, dates, hyaluronic acid, sea moss gel and avocado. It’s typically a … Read more
Red Robin’s deal drop dropped the ball. On Thursday, April 17, the chain launched its $20 Bottomless Burger Pass, which would give cardholders a burger with a bottomless side every day for the month of May to celebrate National Burger Month. The black and gold passes went on sale at 9 a.m. MT and sold … Read more
Más nugs, please. When Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets first debuted in December as a limited-time offering, the menu item was an instant hit — and ever since, fans have been begging the fast-food chain to bring them back. The fast-food chain is taking the hint: the beloved offering will return on April 24 as … Read more
They’re taking a bite of the Big Apple — literally. NYC parks sound like the last place you’d want to eat something off the ground. However, a growing number of New Yorkers are perusing these urban oases for wild berries, top-shelf fungi and other locavore eats not available at Gotham’s inflation- and tariff-ravaged grocery stores. … Read more
Hormbles Chormbles may sound like gibberish, but this new kind of candy bar actually “makes sense.” The brand’s slogan, “Make Candy Make Sense,” suggests a guilt-free alternative to a world full of sugar. Each bar of chocolate contains 10g of protein, 0g sugar, and just 100 calories. Hormbles Chormbles is a guilt-free alternative in a … Read more
Seedy oil — or seedy advice? On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, wellness guru and biohacker Gary Brecka didn’t mince words in a rant against seed oils, warning that every time you cook with one, you’re dosing yourself with a “micropoison.” He slammed seed oils as a “chemical nightmare” that trigger an … Read more