No matter the weather or how cold their hands are, there’s always one person you know who is opting for iced coffee. But there might be a method to their so-called madness, according to experts, who say there is a psychological reason ice coffee devotees can’t give up the chilled java — even when the temperatures … Read more
They’re not keeping the change. A new survey has revealed that not many servers are actually pocketing more gratuities from tablet-style payment methods — which notoriously put an emotional burden on customers to tip in excess. The report from restaurant technology and mobile payment company SpotOn found that only 8% of workers said electronic tipping … Read more
You’ll be lovin’ this new hack to save on your McDonald’s order. As fast food prices continue to skyrocket across the U.S., the McCheapest Map is the key to seeing if you’re being ripped off. The McCheapest Map, which is the brainchild of British analyst Sacha Fournier, tracks the price of a Big Mac at … Read more
Tey’re got a pita his heart. A man has gone viral ordering a sandwich for lunch at CAVA and receiving a bill for $0 — on account of love. “Was the guy who made my sandwich in love with me?? I tried to pay and he said ‘You’re all set’ and this was the receipt,” … Read more
Swice up your life. “Swicy” — a mashup of sweet and spicy — is this summer’s blazing new food trend, with brands scrambling to make their way into the movement, perhaps a surprising one for hot-weather days “The spicy trend is here to stay,” Sally Lyons Wyatt, packaged goods and foodservice industry adviser with market research … Read more
A lawsuit filed against the wildly popular “Shark Tank” phenomenon, Poppi prebiotic soda, alleges that the drink was not as “gut healthy” as it’s advertised to be. Plaintiff Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco filed the class action lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of herself and “similarly situated” consumers of Poppi against the parent company, VNGR Beverage LLC, which … Read more
These photos are worth a latte words. Moka Matcha Cafe in Midtown can print a photo on top of any frothy beverage — and customers are getting a caffeine buzz over how accurate the foamy resemblances are. Nate Myles of Harlem was so amazed at how the etching on top of his vanilla cappuccino looked … Read more
There’s Ozempic finger, Ozempic breasts, Ozempic face, Ozempic butt … and now, Ozempic tongue? Semaglutide — a popular weekly injection used for diabetes and weight loss — changes the taste sensitivity, the taste perception, and the brain’s response to sweet tastes in women with obesity, new research presented Saturday finds. “People with obesity often perceive tastes less ‘intensely,’ … Read more
Restaurant patrons have had their fill of menu QR codes. Once a new-age innovation to easily and quickly access menus on your smartphone, the existence of the humble barcode plastered to the table is now the hallmark of a tacky eatery. “It’s like self-checkout or putting your own IKEA stuff together,” Oz du Soleil, a 59-year-old software … Read more
This mutant masterpiece takes “Frankenstein foods” to the next level. The new Maison Barnes — the sister restaurant to Cafe Boulud, both at 100 E. 63d at Park Avenue — is serving a $250 whole roasted chicken stuffed with the head of a Maine lobster. Dubbed “The Chobster,” it looks like something out of a 1950s … Read more
They cracked the case. Kids exposed to peanut products during infancy, as early as 4 months old, are less likely to be allergic to peanuts later in life, according to a UK study published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. Researchers from King’s College London observed over 500 children to age 12. They found that … Read more
Sushi hotspots are popping up in unusual places in the Big Apple, with tasting rooms tucked away in train stations, hotel suites and public spaces – and one even featuring a menu curated by actress Blake Lively. This month, Emil Stefkov’s The Group Hospitality opened Omakase Room by Shin, nestled in the 6½ Avenue passageway, at 145 W. … Read more
It was a Friday afternoon, I was working from home and it was nearing 12 pm. My stomach began its usual pre-lunch grumble, and so my mind turned to lunch. Unfortunately, past-Eleanor decided she should only meal prep until Thursday in the name of “food hygiene”, ugh, so I was left to forage for myself, … Read more
A photo on Instagram has ignited a passionate debate among fruit lovers about the perfect stage of banana ripeness. The image shows a spectrum of bananas, numbered from 1 to 15, ranging from bright green to heavily spotted brown. Each number represents a different stage of ripeness, from totally unripe to banana-bread-ready brown. Naturally, it’s prompted people to declare their … Read more
As the mercury rises, so does our thirst for fierce and fiery cocktails. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sinking your toes into the sand, you need a drink with a kick. Look no further than the spicy margarita. It’s a cocktail that’s both easy to make — combine ingredients into a shaker and … Read more
Customers have fillings over Chipotle’s portion sizes. People on TikTok have been criticizing Chipotle for cutting back on food servings — but the company denies any change. Laurie Schalow, chief corporate affairs and food safety officer at Chipotle, told People that “there have been no changes in [the company’s] portion sizes.” Discourse over Chipotle’s portion … Read more
This summer, the team behind Mavericks in Montauk is taking over the space that used to be Cyril’s Fish House — and trying to fill a void that has been left since May 2016, when the legendary spot closed. Many longtime locals and regulars still recount the afternoons they spent at Cyril’s Fish House, a … Read more
Ray Kroc cut the ribbon on the first McDonald’s franchise, opened in Des Plaines, Ill., back in 1955 — and the rest is fast food history. But the McDonald’s story begins years before that — and halfway across the continent in Southern California, to boot. And did you know that the Big Mac wasn’t invented until 1967, … Read more
A pounding headache and stomach-churning nausea are hallmark signs you had a few too many — but experts say it could mean something more dangerous to your health. While a post-holiday hangover is to be expected after downing copious cocktails or brews, health professionals say you should be concerned if the symptoms come on after only … Read more
It’s not a steal, it’s a hamburglary. Wallet-weary fast food fans have the chance to save big on burgers: In honor of National Burger Day on May 28, Wendy’s will be selling its iconic Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for just 1 cent each next week. For reference, that’s 20 cents less than the average cost of … Read more