Is there anything more disconcerting than being asked to sign a waiver before tucking into a hamburger? An American visitor to Toronto shocked hundreds of Reddit users last week by sharing that he was asked to sign a waiver when he ordered a medium-cooked hamburger at a Hilton hotel restaurant. “I ordered my burger medium … Read more
It might be a while before you have the chance to be fancy like Applebee’s on a date night. The fast-casual restaurant introduced an exclusive weekly “date night” pass for $200 — and it sold out within just one minute. “Due to popular demand, the Applebee’s Date Night Pass has sold out!” Applebee’s website states. “Remember … Read more
Don’t have what she’s having. An online sensation and fed-up member of the service industry posted a satirical clip blasting customers who have the nerve to bring in outside food and not order anything from a restaurant. It comes after chefs fired back at younger influencers for demanding custom and over-the-top orders with the threat … Read more
He’s turning the tables. For three decades, Mike Puma worked on Wall Street. In 2013, he formed the Gotham Burger Social Club, an exclusive society for finance guys devoted to trying and rating the city’s best burgers. The group applied the same analytical skills they used to rate stocks as buy or sell to studying … Read more
Witnesses to the hilarity were lovin’ it. A DoorDash mishap that resulted in a family receiving 200 McDonald’s chicken nuggets — when they only wanted 20 — quickly went viral online as the unboxing for the ages amassed more than 10 million views. “Where’s our food we actually ordered?!” quipped Jessica, known online as @lynn_j_goat, … Read more
A Palestinian restaurant chain owner who took flak for his inflammatory “river to the sea” menu header is hosting a free sabbath dinner on Friday in part to thank his Jewish customers for their support and to foster community. Restaurateur Abdul Elenani, 31, owns Ayat, a chain of popular Palestinian eateries named after his wife, a … Read more
McDonald’s customers should be prepared to leave room for dessert on their next visit to the Golden Arches. Now that the holidays are over, McDonald’s has said goodbye to its seasonal McDonald’s Holiday Pie — but the fast food chain is bringing back a fan favorite treat to replace it. For a limited time, the Strawberry … Read more
Pay más. Taco Bell fans are skipping out on their former fast food fave as prices continue to climb amid inflation and cost of living pressures. One former ride-or-die, who “used to be loyal to the brand as a teen,” sparked a serious debate online after finding a faded 2012 receipt from the popular chain … Read more
As everyone continues to cough and sniffle through the winter, this health hack might be the cure. The hashtag #ImmunityCubes has 4.6 billion views on TikTok as as experts warn of the continued tripledemic — the surge of RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases. Immunity cubes are made from nutritious ingredients that are blended together and … Read more
Throw some shrimp on the grille. An influencer is sparking a stir online by posting a video of herself preparing an elaborate seafood boil with an electric cooker inside her all-white Tesla. “Elon baby we’ve come a long way,” Alyssa Lauren Manaig captioned an Instagram clip of her unusual to-go recipe. Using what appears to … Read more
What a gut punch. Experiencing simultaneous fat and sugar cravings is what makes dieting so challenging, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia reported in a study published Thursday in the journal Cell Metabolism. Researchers found that the way fat and sugar impact the brain, via distinct pathways from the gut, leads to … Read more
It’s a steal of a deal. Chef Will Coleman, who runs @chefwillco on TikTok, revealed a “6 to 1 grocery shopping method” that he claimed could help families save hundreds of dollars in purchases. “Whenever you go grocery shopping… use the 6 to 1 method,” Coleman said in the viral TikTok clip with nearly a million views. … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and it’s also the hottest. Everywhere from fast-food joints to fine dining restaurants to supermarkets are determined to takee on breakfast and brunch in 2024, Axios reported. Breakfast has become the new lunch in recent years as people started to eat earlier in the day … Read more
Josh wine is having a moment on the internet — because wine not? Snarky memes about a wine brand simply named Josh have been going around on X, and people can’t get enough. The winemaker itself isn’t complaining about its enamored “loyal fan base,” either. “The name ‘Josh,’ which has been the source of quite … Read more
The owner of a popular Sydney eatery has responded to revelations his restaurant has a “doppelganger” on the other side of the world. Known among rich listers for its classic Italian fare, Totti’s in Sydney has grown to become an institution in Australia’s culinary scene. Instagram account Miss Double Bay shared a post a few … Read more
Costco can’t seem to move a muscle — or a pallet of Muscle Milk — without riling up the fanbase. From minor changes at the beloved food court to interesting new items on the shelves, the slightest tweak appears to spark an entirely new, seriously high-energy discussion. And excitement was definitely heavy on the air … Read more
Quaker Oats, the famous oatmeal maker owned by PepsiCo, has expanded a recall for certain granola bars and cereal products issued in December over a possible salmonella contamination risk. The recall now includes several flavors of Quaker Granola Bars, variations of the popular Cap’n Crunch cereal, Gatorade Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate and other items marked … Read more
Scrambling for a better diet this new year? Eggs, as it turns out, may not be a bad option. The breakfast favorite has been a point of contention among experts and health gurus alike, with conflicting evidence and advice regarding eggs and cholesterol. But one nutritionist claims to have cracked the code: The protein-packed food … Read more
For busy British baker Holly Tait, every week is Cake Week at Project Cakery, her in-demand small business on the edge of England’s elite Cotswolds region. So when a stranger contacted her out of the blue asking for 3 10-inch cakes to celebrate the 61st birthday of somebody named George, she considered turning down the … Read more
Thousands of fast food lovers have signed a petition pressuring McDonald’s to add more gluten-free options to the menu. Chloe Radzikowski, 22, got the no-dough ball rolling last year after discovering she had developed an intolerance. The U.K.-based paramedic in training was forced to go cold turkey on some of her favorite foods —including the … Read more