They’re squashing this longtime debate. Two NYC-based dietitians have declared pumpkin the healthiest seed, thanks to their zinc, iron, protein, and fiber content. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed because they benefit the body in so many ways,” Samantha Cassetty and Natalie Rizzo wrote Thursday on Today.com. “Pumpkin seeds are truly a super seed … Read more
A recent study suggests that older folks who are unfussy about what they eat have better cognitive function than their picky peers. According to Nature Mental Health, a U.K. Biobank study analyzed the food likes and dislikes of nearly 182,000 older Brits, but rather than focusing on the effects of a specific diet, the team … Read more
A woman’s excitement for her 21st birthday turned into sheer disappointment when the birthday cake she received was a far cry from what was promised. It was *Alice’s 21st birthday, and the Australian woman hoped to find a cute vintage cake for her party. So, when she stumbled across a local baker online who offered the exact … Read more
No need to turn that frown upside down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, McDonald’s is acknowledging that sometimes a Happy Meal is actually a Sad Meal. TMZ reported Wednesday that the UK division of the company is emphasizing mental health from May 13-19 with a major rebrand of their iconic Happy Meal, dropping … Read more
Let’s hope “Endless Shrimp” won’t be the end of Red Lobster Times Square. The once-thriving national seafood chain closed at least fifty of its roughly 650 US locations this week. Among them were fourteen outposts in New York State and New Jersey — and more might follow. The chain, whose majority owner is seafood supplier … Read more
Turns out, vegan and vegetarian diets are un-beet-able when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer, new research has found. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of Bologna in Italy, and his colleagues reviewed 48 papers published between January 2000 and June 2023 that investigated the link between plant-based diets, cardiovascular … Read more
Although I’ve been a booze hound since puberty, here’s something I was today years old when I learned: An aperitif is a drink designed to stimulate the appetite. The word aperitif is French, you can tell by the smugness and vowel count. Known in Italy as an “aperitivo,” both words trace to the Latin “aperire,” … Read more
Empty cups and empty hearts. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, one of the latest casualties from the brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme prices. A recent customer in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org that their local location began charging patrons for drink re-ups, something once a given for free … Read more
A New York hospitality mogul is bringing in famed Waverly Inn chef John DeLucie to help a 150-year-old tavern near the South Street Seaport regain its luster, Side Dish has learned. Eytan Sugarman — whose restaurant empire includes White Horse Tavern, Hunt & Fish Club and the Made In New York Pizza chain — has … Read more
One former Chick-fil-A employee is shaking things up. An employee at the fast-food chain was told to stop posting menu hacks on TikTok — and now she has a deal with Shake Shack instead. Miriam Webb, known as @MiritheSiren on TikTok, started working at her local Chick-fil-A in California in April 2023 when she was … Read more
When trying to lose weight, conventional wisdom might dictate that the first thing to do is stop going to fast food restaurants, but let’s be realistic — we’re Americans, we’re out on the road, and what’s out along those roads? Burger chains, chicken chains, taco chains — all with their irresistible, nobody-has-to-know drive-thru options. And out … Read more
Hot dogs have never been hotter. Indeed, these tube-iquitous treats certainly seem to be in everything in New York City nowadays from ice cream to churros and even streets — a so-called “toxically masculine” 65-foot wiener installment was erected in Times Square last month. As folks begin to relish the frankfurter phenomenon, newly-opened Williamsburg rooftop … Read more
Pistachi-no. Cold Stone Creamery is being sued over claims its pistachio ice cream has no pistachios. A woman visited a Cold Stone location in Levittown, Long Island, in July 2022 and ordered pistachio ice cream, and claimed there were no pistachios in the ingredients. Now, parent company Kahala Brands is facing legal action. Gary R. … Read more
There’s no party like a Nugg Party. All chicken nugget fans will want to make their way over to Wendy’s to get their hands on their new Nuggs Party Pack, a 50-count pack of chicken nuggets for $15. The Nuggs Party Pack is available in both spicy and regular. Wendy’s As of May 8, customers … Read more
It’s time to uncork these little-known wine secrets. From serving to storage, some of our common vino habits would make sommeliers cringe — but not to fear, the industry experts have dispelled the myths and misconceptions. Price and score For starters, the higher the price tag doesn’t mean the better the taste, Rodolphe Boulanger, Total Wine … Read more
It’s a whale of an origin tale. Starbucks might be one of the most recognizable coffee chains on the planet, but many aficionados still don’t know how the legendary brand got its name. Now, however, the iconic caffeine purveyor’s origin story has come to light after a curious user posted a query on Reddit, writing: … Read more
A shortage of olive oil has made prices of the pantry staple skyrocket — so much so that it’s being dubbed “liquid gold.” Kyle Holland, an analyst at market research group Mintec, told CNBC that extreme weather has “significantly impacted” olive oil production in Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece. “Some players we … Read more
If it seems like there’s a McDonald’s everywhere you go, that’s because there is — almost There were about 41,800 locations of the chain restaurant in the world in 2023, according to Statista via Chowhound. People visit a McDonald’s in Moscow, Russia. Konstantin Zavrazhin/Getty Images To be exact, there were 41,822 locations — an increase … Read more
Starbucks is berry excited for boba. The coffee chain is springing into summer early with the release of three new fruity Refreshers featuring juicy raspberry-flavored pearls, inspired by the popular East Asian beverage boba tea. Typically made with tea and chewy tapioca pearls, Starbucks’ unique take on boba — aka bubble — tea tastes like … Read more
Florals for spring may be groundbreaking, but some flowering plants are not. On Monday, the Met Gala 2024 celebrated the debut of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibit, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the theme “Garden of Time.” But Vogue’s global editorial director Anna Wintour recently revealed — somewhat ironically this year, considering the … Read more