So, you’re eating a sandwich and come to a crossroads: Do you take a bite out of the dry, lifeless crust, or the juicy middle section brimming with the delicious contents of said sammie? Thankfully, a TikToker has an “obvious” answer for you. A Los Angeles food influencer, who goes only by Soogia, revealed there’s … Read more
McDonald’s is about to get squishy. Squishmallows toys will soon come included with Happy Meals across the country — but they’re more hi-tech than they first look. McDonald’s excitedly announced the news this week, saying they’ve partnered with Jazwares and Universal Music Group to create 12 exclusive Squishmallows Happy Meal toys. Thanks to Universal, each … Read more
From spiked eggnog to warm mulled wine, holiday excess can leave you in a hungover haze for days. It’s not just the holiday season, of course: Americans are now drinking at record high levels, with childless women over 35 leading the bar crawl. That means more people are likely to spend their days struggling to … Read more
Don’t start the new year in the emergency room. Popping bubbly to ring in 2024 may be more dangerous than partiers think, as an international team of ophthalmology experts spread awareness of cork-induced eye injuries ahead of the holiday, calling for the proliferation of screw-on caps among Champagne and sparkling winemakers. The high-pressured bottle stoppers … Read more
DrinkTok took some whisky chances with drink creations this year. It seems as though there’s a bizarre new drink creation going viral on TikTok every week, many of which come with a disclaimer, like, “Trust me, it tastes better than it sounds.” Gen Z particularly made one ingredient the life of the cocktail party: the … Read more
Rats running amok inside a popular McDonald’s are an “almost daily” occurrence, according to disgruntled staff, who claim nothing is being done to curtail the problem. Employees reported the outlet in Hindley Street, Adelaide, to a union but when a representative went to investigate the problem they were turned away by management. Rats are not … Read more
I never thought I’d agree with Gen Z about anything — until now. A survey of restaurant customers by British chain Prezzo found that an astounding 86 percent of Gen Z restaurant goers suffer from “menu anxiety,” prompted by high prices and fear of not finding anything they like. A US study by polling outfit One Poll also … Read more
The average American has four things in their home only used for impressing guests, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 21 and older looked at what parts of the home respondents would show off to others and found that part of what makes a home feel fancy is architectural … Read more
Those who run on Dunkin’ are in for a holiday treat. It’s been almost three years — 1,037 days, to be exact — since the Pink Velvet Macchiato appeared on the coffee chain’s menu, and now it’s back. The fan-favorite drink is “at the heart of Dunkin’s love letter to its loyal fans,” and will … Read more
One person’s trash is another person’s Christmas dinner. A Danish dumpster diver redefined “junk food” after announcing plans to make her family Christmas dinner using scraps scrounged from the trash. “There’s no need for me to go out and buy stuff,” Sofie Juel-Andersen, 29, told SWNS while describing the proposed trash-to-table Yuletide feast. “I’m seeing … Read more
Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more
Chipotle is playing fast and loose with its portions while prices rise and profits grow, customers say — now, some of them are fighting back. TikTok comedian Ryan Lynch is one of the most vocal advocates for greater accountability between the popular chain and its army of often younger fans. Lynch went viral earlier this year … Read more
There’s no need to score a reservation at one of Daniel Boulud’s popular restaurants for a select group of well-heeled diners: They have brought the Michelin-starred chef to their doorstep. Boulud – whose vast empire spans from his French flagship Daniel to the recently opened Japanese speakeasy Joji – will launch his first private eatery, … Read more
Now here’s some saucy tea. Fast-food fanatics who love dunking their fries, nuggets and burgers in select dipping condiments from McDonald’s often hate being told, “You’ll have to pay extra for sauce.” Some Golden Arches addicts even take offense when a cashier is reluctant to freely hand over a few containers of barbecue, honey mustard, ranch or … Read more
Earning a Michelin star stands as the ultimate award for a restaurant, symbolizing culinary mastery and an extraordinary dining journey. Across the globe, the Michelin Guide employs rigid criteria to judge and award these prestigious stars. Restaurants cannot apply for Michelin stars; they are selected through a meticulous process. Inspectors visit anonymously, usually multiple times, to experience … Read more
For snackaholics, cutting out the extra noshing between meals isn’t the cakewalk it seems. A recent study found that American adults eat up to a meal’s worth of calories per day in snacks alone, which don’t offer much nutritional value. Study author Christopher Taylor, a professor of medical dietetics at Ohio State University’s School of Health and … Read more
Is squeezing in a glass of orange juice worth it? Orange juice is known for being a drink that can provide an immunity boost, thanks to a high content of antioxidants and micronutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. But whether or not the beverage is actually healthy depends on what’s in it. “Orange juice … Read more
Along with arguing over the taste, many holiday revelers debate the safety of drinking eggnog. The Christmas favorite is traditionally made with raw eggs, cream, milk and sugar to create a rich and creamy treat that can be spiked with bourbon, rum or brandy — or cause some to get sick if not properly made, … Read more
Sure, spiked inflation costs on rent and other basic needs are troubling — but fast foodies have bigger fish to fry. Fishing for the truth about suspected edits to the widely beloved Filet-O-Fish sandwich, whistle-blowing McDonald’s lunchers have virally taken to TikTok, claiming the renowned restaurant’s been serving shrimpy-sized fish patties at jacked-up prices. “The … Read more
A variation of your favorite fast-food item is on the menu — but you’ll need a plane ticket to get one. Seven years after discontinuing snack wraps, McDonald’s announced they are planning on bringing the fan-favorite item back, but one country already has it on the menu, with a twist. Instead of the original Snack … Read more