Do better, Dave. Wendy’s has whipped up yet another social media storm with the announcement of a new orange creamsicle-flavored Frosty, available at US locations from Mar. 19 — but fans are demanding more than just a taste of the vast variety of sweet treats available exclusively overseas. The controversy-courting fast foodery, which found itself under … Read more
One diner learned a hard lesson when their breakfast bill came to $77 [$50.00 USD] after ordering just four items – two of which were coffees. The Reddit user said they were at a beachside cafe in Darwin when they ordered two bacon and egg rolls, adding avocado to each. The customer also got two iced coffees … Read more
She’s lovin’ it — to an extent. Most Americans — particularly those with kids — end up at McDonald’s more than they’d like to admit. Now, one healthy eating advocate is coming clean and sharing her Golden Arches survival tips, after many visits with her two “Happy Meal-fanatic” children. In an article posted by Eat This, Not … Read more
She took steps to better her health — 10,000 a day, to be exact — and in the process, she lost more than 100 pounds. Samantha Abreu, 25, always struggled with her weight, topping 250 pounds at her heaviest while wearing a size 22/24. The nurse from Melbourne, Australia, would often binge eat growing up … Read more
A tote bag from Trader Joe’s might be the newest item to quench people’s thirst to stay on trend. The grocery store’s latest limited item is a mini tote bag that comes in navy, yellow, red and green — and customers are rushing to their closest TJ’s to grab one. The bags, which are sold … Read more
New York City has quietly approved a controversial green plan to require pizzerias and matzah bakeries using decades-old wood- and coal-fired stoves to cut their smoky pollutants by 75%. Mayor Eric Adams’ Department of Environmental Protection said the fresh edict takes effect April 27, with some city businesses having already coughed up more than $600,000 for new … Read more
Milk this diet for all it’s worth. Dr. Michael Mosley — a BBC presenter and author who popularized the 5:2 fasting diet and developed the Fast 800 diet, which combines intermittent fasting and Mediterranean-style eating — is sharing the five food groups to incorporate into your routine for weight loss. Mosley swears by non-starchy vegetables; … Read more
What is a food safety inspector? Think Gordon Ramsay, except when they walk out of yet another horrifyingly filthy walk-in cooler, they don’t get to scream at everyone in the kitchen for ratings. Working tirelessly and mostly outside of the spotlight from coast to coast, these guardians of America’s food supply are tasked with enforcing … Read more
The whole point of a trip to Costco or Sam’s Club (or BJ’s, okay, we see you too) on a lazy weekend afternoon is to eat as many of the free samples as possible — right? Of course, right. And that’s completely fine, say the hardworking and patient people whose job it is to dole out … Read more
Eat good, feel good, look good. If you’ve been feeling down in the dumps over your looks, giving yourself a positivity jumpstart could be as simple as making room in your diet for the right foods, experts say. While new research reveals that eating carbs makes you appear unattractive, there are lots of natural foods … Read more
Ever crave Applebee’s and IHOP at the same time? US consumers could potentially get their fix of both at dual-branded restaurants in the future. Dine Brands Global, the corporate parent of the two chains, is “contemplat[ing] introducing this concept” of joint IHOP-Applebee’s restaurants in America, CEO John Peyton told analysts and investors last week. The concept for the … Read more
Does valet parking and VIP seating come with this too? An uproar over a pricey cheeseburger and fries at Five Guys is causing a stir on social media, baffling many over why the combo nearly cost a customer $25. A user account on X exposed the popular fast food joint by posting a receipt he … Read more
Ground cinnamon sold by US discount retailers is contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded, federal health officials said Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration said cinnamon sold by stores including the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar contains lead at levels that could be unsafe for people, particularly children, with prolonged exposure to … Read more
Hey, pizza face! Bad news for New Yorkers — we really are what we eat, scientists say. New research out of another carb capital — baguette-loving France — reveals that the opposite sex finds a person’s face less attractive after they’ve eaten refined carbohydrate-filled foods. The unappetizing findings, published in the journal “Plos One,” invited 104 heterosexual … Read more
After a “surge” in backlash, Wendy’s is giving customers a slam-dunk deal. The fast food chain is dishing out deals for March Madness, and basketball fans and burger lovers alike can score a $1 Dave’s Single or $2 Dave’s Double anytime from now through April 10 by checking the offers tab in the Wendy’s app. The … Read more
There are so many things that hold a deep sense of nostalgia. Old TV shows, toys, music and, of course, snacks, are among them. A study conducted by Spin Genie analyzed Google search data to uncover the nostalgic snacks that people are searching for the most. Some of these favorites can still be found on … Read more
Her cups runneth over. Making bank mostly comes as second nature to the buxom beauties of Hooters — best known for slinging fried goodies to foodies with appetites for big boobies. And one smoke-show server’s reportedly raking up huge tips, pocketing well over 100% gratuity on generous grubbers’ bills. “My first tab was $33 and he tipped … Read more
There’s a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks. The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers’ risk of irregular heartbeat, known medically as atrial fibrillation or “AFib,” by up to 20%. The condition can increase the risk of stroke by five-fold. The new report, published … Read more
Mooove over, beef. Swapping meat for mycoprotein — a protein made from fungus, that’s found in Quorn-brand frozen products — could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%, results from a new four-week study show. Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and … Read more
This entitled diner got an extra helping of humble pie. A UK restaurant dished up a verbal smackdown to an “appalling” influencer who asked to eat at their establishment for free due to her supposed celeb status, as seen in a viral Instagram story. “Oh what a surprise!” snarked the Manchester-based restaurant Lucky Ramen and … Read more