Food and Drinks

‘People just kept asking’: Beloved NYC restaurant reopens in back of bike shop after neighborhood’s demands

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‘People just kept asking’: Beloved NYC restaurant reopens in back of bike shop after neighborhood’s demands

Past rows of steel- and carbon-frame bikes, behind a floor-to-ceiling curtain, to the left of the mechanic’s room, this Prospect Lefferts Gardens institution is freshly reopened. The second incarnation of Jermaine, Paul and Johann Burrowes’ restaurant, MangoSeed, started serving up Caribbean fare this February following intense community pressure, the brothers say. The brothers and professional … Read more

How to make the popular Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ tea that fans claim will soothe a cold

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How to make the popular Starbucks ‘Medicine Ball’ tea that fans claim will soothe a cold

If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — originated as a secret menu item but became so popular that the chain decided to officially add it … Read more

The surprising reason you should drink coffee before taking a nap: sleep expert

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The surprising reason you should drink coffee before taking a nap: sleep expert

Go to sleep and smell the coffee.  It may seem counterintuitive, but drinking coffee before a nap could be the secret to waking up feeling refreshed, a sleep expert claims. “Caffeine takes roughly 30 minutes to metabolize, and as you wake, you can get the double benefit of nap rejuvenation and caffeine alertness,” snooze guru … Read more

I lost 140 pounds by ditching one thing from my diet: ‘I felt disgusting’

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I lost 140 pounds by ditching one thing from my diet: ‘I felt disgusting’

She raised the bar for herself. A 50-year-old UK woman says she lost 140 pounds by ditching her nightly bottle of white wine — she had packed on much of the weight after a septic shock scare. Jo Hurley, a quality assurance officer from Harlow, England, saw a doctor in 2018 after struggling with heavy … Read more

Wedding guests unleash on cost-cutting couples who skimp on food and booze to save money

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Wedding guests unleash on cost-cutting couples who skimp on food and booze to save money

Weddings are supposed to be a happy blur of expensive flowers, white taffeta gowns and top-shelf liquor on the open bar. Right? Well, a shocking number of nuptial attendees are needling their hosts on a lively Reddit thread that spills the champagne on some of the most embarrassingly cheap functions they’ve attended. Sure, wedding guests … Read more

Rude restaurant customer leaves waitress fake $100 tip in cruel April Fool’s joke

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Rude restaurant customer leaves waitress fake 0 tip in cruel April Fool’s joke

Too cruel for April Fools. On April Fool’s Day, a restaurant in Texas got a guest’s $27 bill sent back with a $100 tip written on it — with a note scrawled in marker with the message, “April Fools Dummy, No Tip 4 You!” A photo of the receipt at El Cacique Taqueria in Baytown, TX, … Read more

David Chang’s Momofuku bullies small biz chili crunch competitors: ‘It felt like a punch’

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David Chang’s Momofuku bullies small biz chili crunch competitors: ‘It felt like a punch’

Things are heating up. Momofuku’s David Chang, the New York chef once known for a punk rock ethos that upended the city’s white table cloth-dining scene, is now accused of being a “bully” who targets mom-and-pop food purveyors. Chang’s Momofuku, which has a big business selling pantry items — including a spicy oil with bits … Read more

Walmart shoppers could receive $500 as part of a settlement: How to file a claim

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Walmart shoppers could receive 0 as part of a settlement: How to file a claim

Walmart shoppers could be adding a little more cash to their wallets. The retailer could owe customers up to $500 as part of a new class-action lawsuit settlement. Those who purchased weighted goods or bagged citrus between October 2018 and January 2024 could be eligible to receive a check. According to the lawsuit, Walmart customers … Read more

These miracle foods mimic Ozempic’s hunger-killing effects — for pennies

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These miracle foods mimic Ozempic’s hunger-killing effects — for pennies

Drugs designed to treat diabetes, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have become one of the hottest and most controversial weight-loss crazes. But those medicines are so high in demand that there’s a nationwide shortage of them. They are also pricey, with one month’s supply costing anywhere between $900 and $1,300. Due to this, people are trying … Read more

National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

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National Burrito Day deals are here — how to eat for cheap or free at Chipotle, Taco Bell and more

These deals are un-burrito-ble. National Burrito Day is today, Thursday, April 4 — and fast food restaurants are celebrating with offers for their customers. The foodie holiday is a highlight of what’s known among the faithful as “burrito season,” which reportedly lasts from March through May and is the busiest time of the year for … Read more

Passenger opens worst possible meal on train and eats it with fingers in gross viral video

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Passenger opens worst possible meal on train and eats it with fingers in gross viral video

Is there anything worse than fish in a Tube? A UK subway passenger recently earned the wrath of fellow commuters after unsealing a package of smelly fish with his bare hands aboard the London Underground, as seen in a TikTok video with more than 375,000 views. “Not someone eating reduced mackerel on the tube in … Read more

I’m a body language expert — here’s what your burrito technique says about you

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I’m a body language expert — here’s what your burrito technique says about you

Wrap your head around this. You can apparently tell a lot about someone by the way they bundle their burrito-wiches. UK body language expert Judi James is claiming that wrap-rolling techniques are a window to the soul, revealing whether someone is ambitious, creative, or a different character trait altogether. “Unlike the simple sandwich, it [the … Read more

NYC hotspot turns into literal hole in the wall with ‘wine window’ to tap booze-to-go demand

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NYC hotspot turns into literal hole in the wall with ‘wine window’ to tap booze-to-go demand

A popular New York City restaurant is turning into a literal hole in the wall – serving Merlots, Syrahs and other vintages through a booze-to-go “wine window,” Side Dish has learned. Please Tell Me More owners Eric Griego and Austin Woolridge have dusted off the centuries-old wine window concept as a way to increase revenue … Read more

Arby’s giving away free sandwiches in April: How to land the month-long deal

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Arby’s giving away free sandwiches in April: How to land the month-long deal

They’re trying to be a hero to the people — and not the red-hatted stepchild of fast food. Arby’s has announced that the beef purveyor will offer free sandwiches throughout April in a bid to answer an age-old question, as they put it: “Who actually eats at Arby’s?” Arby’s announced that it will be offering … Read more

Here’s the best Costco snack for weight loss, according to a dietitian

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Here’s the best Costco snack for weight loss, according to a dietitian

Costco runs can deliver quite the workout — anyone spending time at the business end of one of those oversized shopping carts full of bulk-buy peanut butter and kitty litter knows. And while working up an in-store appetite might have most of us hunting down free samples on our way to the food court, one … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are the 3 things I look for when buying cookies

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I’m a dietitian — here are the 3 things I look for when buying cookies

One smart cookie? Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp is sharing the three factors she considers when shopping for cookies — ingredients, texture, and taste. “Number one: not gluten-free,” Sharp, creator of the YouTube channel Abbey’s Kitchen, explained Sunday on TikTok. “Listen, I’m so grateful that we have a wide range of gluten-free products out there … Read more

Americans are spending $22 billion on Easter this year — here’s where it’s all going

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Americans are spending billion on Easter this year — here’s where it’s all going

The Easter Bunny is going to need a bigger basket. Americans are expected to spend a whopping $22 billion on Easter this year — with $3.1 billion of the annual haul going towards candy. While 63% of us are said to celebrate, according to WalletHub, retailers around the country still expect to clean up during the … Read more

These are the healthiest drinks at Starbucks, according to dietitians

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These are the healthiest drinks at Starbucks, according to dietitians

Starbucks didn’t invent the caloriffic caffeinated drink — the Viennese were drinking whipped cream-topped espressos, or Einspänner, centuries ago — but they sure perfected the idea. But somewhere between the 600 calorie wannabe milkshakes and the social feed-ready fruit drinks, so often packing more sugar per cup than some of us should be consuming in a … Read more

FDA may consider ban on chemical in decaf coffee over cancer concerns

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FDA may consider ban on chemical in decaf coffee over cancer concerns

Decaf lovers may get a jolt when they read this. The FDA may ban a chemical in decaf coffee, used by major chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts because it has been linked to cancer. This is the most commonly used decaffeinated coffee known as European Method Decaf, Food Navigator reported. The chemical, called methylene … Read more

‘Applejuiceification’ has completely taken over grocery stores — is apple juice even healthy?

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‘Applejuiceification’ has completely taken over grocery stores — is apple juice even healthy?

The latest controversy lining grocery shelves? Apple juice. A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted a thread Monday about “applejuiceification and the illusion of choice,” showcasing how many of the juice options at grocery stores are actually mainly apple juice, despite what the label says. For example, @echetus shared that the Innocent band pink dragonfruit … Read more