Italian pie-hards wanted a pizza him. Food historian Alberto Grandi had the nation’s pie makers up in arms after controversially claiming that the US — and not The Boot — is responsible for “pizza rossa:” the red tomato sauce that tops pizza. The culinary expert dropped these “blasphemous” gastronomic theories in his and fellow academic … Read more
If you crave sweets, here’s some encourage-mint. Canadian registered dietitian Miranda Galati is betting you can eat just one chocolate and feel satisfied — if you follow her two Twix, err, tricks, which are consuming the candy earlier in the day and pairing it with healthier foods. “First, I want you to stop saving your … Read more
It’s the highest of holidays, folks. On April 20, the stone prone among us celebrate cannabis Christmas. As of this year, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized small amounts of marijuana for medical and recreational use, recognizing getting high as an acceptable pursuit of happiness. According to PBS, the origins of 4/20 … Read more
David Chang is simmering down. The celebrity chef announced that Momofuku will no longer seek the trademark for the brand’s “Chili Crunch” product after backlash from the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The company won’t pursue further defense for its cease-and-desist letters to businesses using the terms “Chili Crunch” and “Chile Crunch,” Chang, 46, … Read more
There’s nothing more exciting than the anticipation of an Uber Eats delivery, especially when you’ve been craving it all day. But imagine the disappointment you’d feel if that eagerly awaited meal turned out to be… an empty box. You’d think – are Uber Eats trolling me? Is my actual delivery on the way? That was the bizarre experience of … Read more
Wine not? Parting ways with your cell phone actually pays off at this restaurant in Italy. Al Condominio, which opened in the northern city of Verona in March, offers a free bottle of wine to customers who hand in their phones before meals. “We wanted to open a restaurant that was different from the others,” … Read more
Does this take the cake for dessert fails? A flabbergasted woman shamed Walmart’s bakery department online after incorrectly decorating her cake, sharing images of the sweet snafu online. TikToker Peyton Chimack, 22, from Illinois, ordered what should have been a simple birthday cake: white frosting with black, cursive lettering reading “Aries baby.” She even provided … Read more
Let’s all scream for ice cream. Spring weather has finally entered the chat, just in time for this year’s Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. On Tuesday, April 16, participating Ben & Jerry’s locations worldwide will offer customers one free ice cream cone — no purchase necessary. The ice cream chain will be handing out … Read more
Ba da ba ba bagels. Bagels are back at McDonald’s — but could the California wage hike be the reason why? After the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect, McDonald’s Corp. assembled a task force, called the “Rise and Dominate” team, to come up with ways to offset the rising costs, … Read more
Tax Day is April 15, making it an extra Monday-ish Monday. Since Tax Day is dreadful enough, some restaurants and food chains are offering deals and freebies to help make the particularly manic Monday a little sweeter. So file your taxes, then treat yourself! Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza At participating Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza locations, fans … Read more
Why does Coke taste so much better at McDonald’s? Popular food scientist Abbey Thiel is refreshing our memories. The special formulation of McDonald’s Coca-Cola has long been the subject of conspiracy theories, with the international burger chain trying to tamp down speculation in 2021 by revealing that one reason why its Coke is soda-licious is … Read more
Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more
Good for the environment — but what about your body? Trendy plant-based meats could be triggering health issues less frequently seen in humans who prefer to chow down on the real thing, a new study warns. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared the impacts of protein alternatives, scientifically known as plant-based meat analogues, … Read more
Even Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer finds the food at the beloved fast-food chain to be “life-changing.” Taylor Montgomery has been with the franchise for more than eight years, and he recently revealed that he eats Taco Bell “every other day.” At Live Más LIVE, the company’s first-ever superfan convention, the CMO told Business Insider … Read more
Like so many other New Yorkers, Hani Mahmoud loves to go out to eat and try new things — but in an inflation-plagued city where everything seems to cost too much, the Upper West Sider struggles to avoid going broke from his love of food. And while landing a good meal for, say, $10 in 2024 … Read more
You’ll flip for these burgers — and more. A trusted travel guide brand has named the best fast food restaurants in America — and the list contains some delicious surprises. Fodor’s writer Geena Truman compiled the list, reportedly based on a year of extensive travel. The Chick-Fil-A brand may enjoy a great deal of popularity lately, but … Read more
The customer nose best. McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands have debuted a revolutionary way to turn consumers onto their iconic burgers and fries — by launching the “world’s first billboard” that smells like their food. “This is the first time that a billboard has been used to diffuse the McDonald’s scent,” Golden Arches reps described in … Read more
Keep McWishing. Chef Mike Haracz, known as @chefmikeharacz on TikTok, has become known on the platform for revealing the fast food chain’s biggest secrets, and this time, he’s dishing on what the corporation showcased at this week’s McDonald’s Worldwide Convention in Barcelona, Spain. Specifically, Haracz revealed the McDonald’s menu items Americans will never get the chance … Read more
They’re acting salty. Lunchables should be banned from school lunchrooms, according to Consumer Reports. The prominent advocacy organization is petitioning the USDA on grounds that sodium counts in the fun-to-eat meal kits is simply too high for tykes, among other safety concerns. Ban the sodium-packed meal kits aimed at kids from school lunchrooms, Consumer Reports … Read more
After an 18-month closure, the dining room of the beloved Central Park Boathouse reopened under new management six weeks ago. It wasn’t worth the wait. The redesigned lakeside restaurant from Legends Hospitality, which runs the food concessions at Yankee Stadium and atop the World Trade Center, is more spirit-crushing than a three-pitch strikeout. It’s an insult to … Read more