Restaurant offers tempting hot wing challenge — but requires waiver for possible ‘loss of life’

Restaurant offers tempting hot wing challenge — but requires waiver for possible ‘loss of life’

A restaurant offering a hot wings challenge makes daring competitors sign a waiver before they begin — in case of “loss of life”. Wing Kingz in Canterbury, Kent in the UK runs an ‘Earn Your Wingz’ endurance test in which challengers take on 15 chicken wings coated in a Carolina Reaper sauce.  If participants can … Read more

I dropped 160 pounds in 2 years — these 11 foods made weight loss easier

I dropped 160 pounds in 2 years — these 11 foods made weight loss easier

For Amber Clemens, it’s protein all the whey. The Wisconsin weight loss coach — who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — is revealing the 11 foods that made her journey easier. She credits chopped salad kits, ready-to-eat protein, Greek yogurt, meat sticks, protein shakes, protein bars, protein-packed … Read more

Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli: health agency

Various ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli: health agency

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is warning that some ground beef products may be tainted with E. coli.  The more than a dozen potentially contaminated products were produced by the Greater Omaha Packing Co., and include both patties and tubes of raw ground beef, according to the FSIS public health alert issued on Saturday. The … Read more

Resy co-founder reveals his secrets to snagging NYC’s most waitlisted tables

Resy co-founder reveals his secrets to snagging NYC’s most waitlisted tables

Getting a good reservation in NYC can feel like entering the lottery. Ben Leventhal, the co-founder of Resy and Eater, revealed his tips for how to snag a spot at one of the hottest restaurants. Some of the toughest tables in NYC are Torrisi, Carbone, Polo Bar and Cote, according to Leventhal, adding, “Those are … Read more

‘Zero tip’ for you: Americans get candid about tipping wait staff in new survey

‘Zero tip’ for you: Americans get candid about tipping wait staff in new survey

They’re tipped off. A new survey has found a majority of Americans — who’ve been pushing back on the pressures of so-called “guilt tipping” — said they wouldn’t pay anything forward if faced with shoddy service. Fifty-one percent of respondents to a YouGov poll said they would “leave zero tip after receiving bad service.” This … Read more

These popular human foods that could be making your dog fat: study

These popular human foods that could be making your dog fat: study

You might want to be careful about what you’re feeding your dog under the table. A new study by online store Pet Range has revealed the top human foods that could be making your dog fat. Many pet owners will give their furry friends a human treat for being a good boy, but it’s not … Read more

I’m a fitness coach — here are the 3 foods I eat every day

I’m a fitness coach — here are the 3 foods I eat every day

She’s berry fond of these staples. Women’s weight loss coach Jenna Rizzo is revealing the three types of foods she always keeps stocked in her Georgia home — batch-cooked proteins, fermented fare, and fruits. “One thing about me is I like to eat, so having these foods on deck keeps me satiated throughout the day, and [they … Read more

Michelin-starred chef brings dazzling taste of India to East Village at Bungalow — but good luck scoring a reservation

Michelin-starred chef brings dazzling taste of India to East Village at Bungalow — but good luck scoring a reservation

A Michelin-starred celebrity chef and a high-powered restaurateur have opened a jewel of an Indian restaurant that has transformed a shabby section of the East Village into a sophisticated slice of Mumbai. Bungalow, which opened last month at a new luxury building on the site of the original Lucky Cheng’s, is tucked between a pizzeria … Read more

I turned Mountain Dew into wine — it’s just 3 ingredients and easy to do

I turned Mountain Dew into wine — it’s just 3 ingredients and easy to do

Here’s a recipe for Dew it Yourself wine. A mad food scientist on TikTok who published a video of his winemaking experiment using Mountain Dew is sharing his secret method for any viewers who dare to Dew the brew. The transformation took Charles Biolo about a month to complete — a process that he initially … Read more

I left my McDonald’s Big Mac out for over a year — the results are unbelievable

I left my McDonald’s Big Mac out for over a year — the results are unbelievable

It’s an everlasting heartstopper. A UK woman who left her Big Mac out for over a year was astonished after the sandwich looked as good as new — with leafy green lettuce, a soft bun and not a speck of mold. She detailed her so-called fast food fountain of youth in a TikTok video with … Read more

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more

Hole lot of hype as escargot-lovers race to get limited Dominique Ansel bagel in NYC: ‘Match made in heaven’

Hole lot of hype as escargot-lovers race to get limited Dominique Ansel bagel in NYC: ‘Match made in heaven’

It’s one shell of a take on a Big Apple staple. Crowds swarmed Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City Saturday morning to get their hands on an escargot-schmeared bagel only on sale this weekend. Bagel lovers crawled out of bed early and queued up on Spring Street in Soho as early as 6 a.m. … Read more

The best 4/20 food deals you need to satisfy your munchies

The best 4/20 food deals you need to satisfy your munchies

It’s 4/20, and with marijuana being legalized in 24 states and the District of Columbia, it’s likely that many Americans will be partaking in celebrations. With 4/20 activities come the munchies — which are a real thing. The unofficial holiday seems to get bigger every year, and luckily there are plenty of food and dispensary … Read more

Starbucks plastic cups will slim down by a whopping 20 percent this month — and you might not even notice

Starbucks plastic cups will slim down by a whopping 20 percent this month — and you might not even notice

No joe-ke. Inflation-rattled Starbucks regulars struggling to accept rising prices will be spending more to get a little bit less, starting just weeks from now. Less plastic, that is. Cold cups at the coffee chain will soon slim down by a whopping 20 percent here in the United States — and the company is hoping … Read more

Dominique Ansel has come up with the craziest bagel ever

Dominique Ansel has come up with the craziest bagel ever

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel has teamed up with SoHo’s PopUp Bagels to offer one shell of a take on a bagel and cream cheese.  This weekend only, Dominique Ansel Bakery (189 Spring St., SoHo) will be selling parmesan-and-gruyere cheese bagels paired with escargot schmear and a whole, shell-on snail. Pastry chef Dominique Ansel is known … Read more

Would you try a cicada salad? The pervasive pest lands it way on New Orleans menu

Would you try a cicada salad? The pervasive pest lands it way on New Orleans menu

As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it’s worth noting that they’re not just annoying, noisy pests — if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat. Blocks away from such French Quarter fine-dining stalwarts as Antoine’s and Brennan’s, the Audubon Insectarium in New Orleans has long served … Read more

Why smoking pot gives you the munchies, according to cannabis research

Why smoking pot gives you the munchies, according to cannabis research

The munchies are real — even science says so. The concept of getting the munchies after indulging in cannabis has long been a thing, but people often wonder why it is that they get so hungry and feel the need to devour whatever food is in front of them after smoking weed. Luckily for inquiring … Read more

Shopper sparks outrage after ‘paying $7 for a single apple:’ ‘What economy are we all f–king living in?’

Shopper sparks outrage after ‘paying  for a single apple:’ ‘What economy are we all f–king living in?’

An apple a day keeps the doctor away — but at this point medical bills might be cheaper. A Boston-based influencer has sparked outrage over inflation after claiming she paid $7 for a single apple at a Whole Foods. The woman, who goes by the username @via..li, posted a video about her pricey purchase to … Read more

How to get free French fries at Wendy’s every Friday for the rest of the year

How to get free French fries at Wendy’s every Friday for the rest of the year

Every Friday is now FRY-day! Wendy’s is declaring Friday, April 19, the best FRYday yet — which is why the fast-food chain is making this Friday the first of many for fans to get free fries. Customers can get any size French fries for free with any purchase every Friday through the end of the … Read more