If you have a craving for Mexican fare, Taco Bell may be a better bet for your health and waistline than you think — as long as you know how to navigate the fast food chain’s menu. “Taco Bell has become a front-runner in healthy fast-food restaurants,” Jen Hernandez, a Kentucky-based registered dietitian nutritionist, who … Read more
A popular Upper West Side restaurant that proudly displays its support for Israel has been vandalized multiple times – leaving the owner wary when someone steps through the door. Gazala Halabi, a member of Israel’s fiercely patriotic Druze community, told Side Dish someone scrawled “Free Palestine” in her restaurant’s bathroom on Monday — the second time … Read more
Could drinking at home become the new going out? Recent research indicates that six in 10 (66%) Gen Z wine enthusiasts opt for the comfort of their homes when it comes to drinking. A survey conducted among 2,000 U.S. adults aged 21–26 found that of those who enjoy wine, only 23% would choose a bar … Read more
As Taylor Swift might say, these cakes are as pretty as a “picture to burn.” There’s always a new food trend cooking on TikTok, and the latest to take over the feeds is the burn-away celebration cake. The desserts initially appear ordinary with edible photos printed over the frosted top — until a match is … Read more
Starbucks is spreading oil across the nation. Beginning Jan. 30, Starbucks will serve their olive oil-infused Oleato beverages nationwide. The coffee chain announced that the beverages infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil will be available in all US Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores — including those in grocery stores, airports and college campuses. The Oleato … Read more
There’s a new trend on TikTok that has people testing their relationship using a table condiment. In what’s being dubbed the “ketchup challenge,” TikTokers are pouring ketchup onto their kitchen counters and asking their male partners to clean it up. That’s it. That’s the whole challenge. The challenge is seemingly so simple that some are … Read more
New York restaurant owners have a tip for lawmakers: don’t change the rules about wait staff gratuity. A whopping 95% of restaurateurs oppose a legislative campaign to eliminate the tip credit system that allows owners to pay wait staff who earn tips less than minimum wage, according to a new survey by the NYC Hospitality … Read more
Vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening preeclampsia and having underweight babies, a new study has found. The University of Copenhagen research, published last week in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, found that babies born to vegan mothers were half a pound lighter on average. Researchers analyzed the data from 66,738 … Read more
Headed to Wendy’s? You might think mostly of double cheeseburgers and french fries, but it’s possible to eat smartly (and in moderation) when dining at this popular fast-food establishment. Cooking at home, of course, where you can control the ingredients and how much salt and sugar you add, is likely going to be more nutritious … Read more
They’ll have one for the road. New York night owls are begging to take their martinis to-go, and bars and restaurants are catering to the demand with covert paper cups, specials for in-the-know customers and even hotel martini carts. “It’s a friends and family to-go deal. It’s not on the menu. We don’t do delivery,” … Read more
Save the Samoas! Girl Scout cookie season is back — and so are the diet-obsessed moms who can’t help but make negative and potentially damaging comments, turning what’s supposed to be a deliciously fun learning experience for the girls into a festival of food shaming, one expert warns. Don’t be one of those people — toxic comments … Read more
Food bank volunteers were shocked to discover that a donated canned good item had expired years ago — 25 years ago, to be exact. Volunteers at the Sunderland and County Durham Food Bank in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, recently received a glass can of Uncle Ben’s Gratin’s Dauphionise Cheese & Onion Sauce for Potatoes. A … Read more
She took the cash and dashed. A 30-year-old Southerner claims she dramatically reduced her waitress’ overwhelmingly generous tip following a rude confrontation at the restaurant. Boasting that she and her 31-year-old husband “do fairly well” for themselves and “like to help others” when possible, Reddit user OttoBonz reported leaving $200 in cash on their table … Read more
This megaburger puts the quadruple in quadruple bypass — it’s no wonder obesity rates are through the roof. McDonald’s beefed up its menu to the extreme on Thursday by resurrecting the much-anticipated Double Big Mac: basically a regular Big Mac plus two extra patties clocking in at nearly 800 calories. [This is a developing story, … Read more
A woman’s McDonald’s’ dinner turned sour after she claimed she found a “literal trash bag” at the bottom of her Oreo McFlurry. In Kellie Ulmer’s TikTok post, which has garnered nearly 2 million views, she is seen reacting to the nauseating sight of pulling out a McFlurry-covered trash bag. “It was so on purpose like folded so … Read more
The winners of one of the most highly-anticipated yearly awards have been announced. Trader Joe’s announced the winners of the 15th annual Customer Choice Awards on Monday — and there are some unexpected first-time winners. For 15 years in a row, the grocery store brand asked customers to share their favorite TJ’s products. Certain items … Read more
We’re not #1. A popular annual list of the top restaurants in the United States has been released for the 11th year, and you can forget the plaudits that critics and experts regularly sprinkle on the NYC food scene like so much hand-foraged sea salt — the average diner appears to be way less than … Read more
He started beef by serving beef. Celebrity steak chef Salt Bae has sparked fury for posting a $108,500 receipt for a single meal at his Dubai restaurant last week. “Money comes money goes,” the 40-year-old Turkish chef, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, penned on Instagram to his nearly 54 million followers. Critics argue that the lengthy bill … Read more
Don’t get drained by group dinners. A cash-strapped woman has warned people not to go to group dinners without first working out how the bill will be split — after she was asked to cough up $150 despite ordering just $25 worth of food. Aryan Strauss took to TikTok to recount the drama in a … Read more
Un-Fare! The owner of Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the restaurant’s superstar original chef, Cesar Ramirez, and his wife, Adriana Rodriguez, alleging they looted the place of a half-million dollars’ worth of fancy wine, cooking equipment, and even pots and pans, The Post has learned. The lawsuit is the latest … Read more