Oil be there for you? TikTokers are claiming that taking a shot of olive oil before a night of drinking can prevent a hangover, but some health specialists are less than im-pressed with the smooth move. The slick suggestion has been around for decades — it gained steam in April when music producer Benny Blanco, … Read more
Firing up the grill this Fourth of July will burn a hole in wallets. The cost of feeding a party of 10 this Independence Day weekend is at a record high — an average of $71.22 ($7.12 per person) driven up by the cost of meat, according to the latest statistics from the American Farm … Read more
They’re not the fast-food fountain of youth everyone thinks they are. McDonald’s burgers may seem immune to decay, given the avalanche of stories on the noshes looking im-Mac-ulate over time. However, former Golden Arches chef Mike Haracz, who regularly spills industry secrets on TikTok, declared it a huge myth in a recent clip about whether the … Read more
It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert. … Read more
He’s spilling the beans. Chipotle is taking all kinds of heat these days, but judging by the size of the complaining chorus, the biggest beef customers appear to have with the trendy fast casual is shrinking portions — all while prices rise higher than ever. Now, a New York City-based Wells Fargo analyst has actually studied … Read more
This Independence Day, you’re sure to see red, white and a whole lot of food! The Fourth of July is here, and one of the main attractions of the holiday is the food that’s going on your plate and in your stomach. For those who aren’t big fans of standing over a hot grill and … Read more
Which glizzy has the most rizz? Hot dogs are having a moment in the Big Apple, making their humble way onto high-end menus and into fancy cocktail bars — there’s even a 50-foot statue of the summer staple occupying Times Square, to the bewilderment of the tourist hordes. With all that on the grill, there’s still … Read more
This is 40 — eating thoughtfully to age gracefully. People who eat nutritiously in their 40s and beyond are 43% to 84% more likely to be in good physical and mental health at 70 compared to those who do not, new research finds. People who eat nutritiously in their 40s and beyond are 43% to … Read more
Zero Bond owner Scott Sartiano has thrown in the towel in his fight to bring the exclusive Soho members-only club to the Hamptons this summer — choosing instead to open a branch of his celebrity-magnet restaurant Sartiano’s, Side Dish has learned. The nightlife impresario will bring the popular Soho restaurant to East Hampton’s storied Hedges … Read more
Ordering this way will McMaximize your chances of lovin’ it. Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz, who regularly spills industry secrets about the Golden Arches, has divulged the best and worst things to order at the iconic burger monger. Haracz was the Manager of Culinary Innovation for McDonald’s US menu for four years, developing new … Read more
To bean, or not to bean, that is the question. New research finds that isoflavones in soybeans and soy products can enhance attention and processing speed in school-aged kids. “Soy foods are often not a regular part of children’s diets in the United States,” said Ajla Bristina, a neuroscience doctoral student at the University of … Read more
It’s the hour that ate the Big Apple’s restaurants. When the pandemic ended and New Yorkers finally returned to full-capacity dining, they started and finished earlier due to work-from-home and an aversion to late hours after months of “sheltering in place.” Now, three years later, Gothamites are still opting to eat, on average, at least … Read more
A New York company has recalled 40 types of bagged spinach after traces of listeria were found in a batch. Solata Foods, LLC. of Newburgh, New York, which operates seven different brands of produce, has issued a recall of its line of “fresh spinach” products, distributed locally in retail stores, according to the Food and … Read more
Bon appetit, McD’s fans. Tommy Winkler, a food influencer on TikTok with more than 10 million followers, visited a Chicago branch of McDonald’s that reportedly sells special menu items that aren’t sold anywhere else in the US. A June 20 post sharing his unique experience and rating each item has over 1.1 million views on … Read more
Bird is the word. Tongues are clucking over a tasty new survey determining the favorite fast food chicken sandwiches in the country — with one reigning supreme above all others. Plucky researchers at Coupon Bird consulted 2,000 bird gobbling Americans to learn more about their quick service poultry preferences, breaking the results down by state. … Read more
Champagne lovers with deep pockets will have a chance to try Dom Pérignon’s latest vintages before their official release. But the gastronomical experience — which includes a dinner prepared by legendary Argentine chef Francis Mallmann — isn’t cheap. The cost for the tasting and dinner is $4,000 a person. Legendary Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. Agustin … Read more
We love a quick fix and a new swath of coffee-inspired diets is making the rounds — or grounds, as it were — promising a lean life one cup at a time. Coffee has long been lauded as a powerful jolt for eliminating jiggle. A recent study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health revealed that … Read more
Is it Frankenbrine’s monster? As if salted cucumbers weren’t already having a moment: Gherkin-istas all over the US are traveling to a New York deli to try a sandwich that’s literally “in a pickle.” “It has been pickle mania,” Anthony Fiorito, the owner of Seven Brothers Gourmet in Oceanside, Long Island, which sells around 250 … Read more
NYC is still the big cheese — at least when it comes to pizza. On 50 Top Pizza’s list of best pizzerias in the US, New York digs held strong in 10 slots, including first place. For the third year in a row, the Lower East Side’s Una Pizza Napoletana maintained its No. 1 title … Read more
Champagne wishes may remain but caviar dreams have become a reality for many New Yorkers. After years of gold flakes and truffles, caviar is the latest popular pricey add-on. A $50 mozzarella stick topped with caviar served at Chelsea Living Room is the latest buzzy concoction with the salty spread, and people are ordering it nonstop … Read more