They’re putting the fast in fast food. A McDonald’s cook named Abbie who works in Bristol, England shared the clever way she and her fellow employees make the burgers so quickly. A video on the local McDonald’s TikTok, @cribbscausewaymcdonalds, shows a worker making a double cheeseburger and also clues viewers into the secret codes cooks … Read more
Good intentions, bad execution. A London restaurant owner defends his establishment’s menu rules after customers accuse him of “guilt-tripping” them for ordering tap water. “We’re not forcing people to buy drinks,” restaurant owner Morten P. Ortwed told Kennedy News and Media. “They can have free tap water,” Jane Breeds, 27, and her boyfriend went out for … Read more
Seafood-heaven Le Bernardin is king of the sea in the La Liste ranking of the world’s 1,000 best restaurants for the second year in a row. Having loved the place since my first meal in 1987, I can testify that the honor’s well-deserved. Eric Ripert and Maguy Le Coze’s 37-year-old piscine paradise bested every other US … Read more
Happy Red Cup Day to all who celebrate! The day to get your free reusable Starbucks Red Cup is finally here, and customers can’t wait to get their hands on them. On Thursday, Nov. 16, the coffee chain will be giving out the 2023 version of the reusable holiday red cup for free while supplies … Read more
This is not a gouda look. A Los Angeles business owner has defended charging $7,000 for a fancy charcuterie board after she was called a “scam artist” for the costly creation. Emmy Rener, 22, opened Sophisticated Spreads in 2020, crafting aesthetically pleasing cheese platters and grazing tables for high-end clients. The self-described “cheese boss” boasts … Read more
It was a way to get a bigger pizza pie. A hungry cook has pizzamongers on edge after revealing a sneaky way to steal a piece of a customer’s pie without them noticing. He detailed his surreptitious slice-swiping method in a TikTok video with over 3.4 million views. The bizarro food tutorial shows TikTok user … Read more
Let’s face it – avocados turn mushy faster than cost-of-living prices climb. Yes, they’re delicious, but nursing them until they’re at the perfect level of ripeness is a delicate dance. And with fruit and veggie prices on the rise, we really can’t afford to be chucking those bad boys in the bin a few days … Read more
It’s dorm-room delicious. At a buzzy new Long Island City restaurant, there are 115 types of instant soup on the menu — including cups of ramen — just like you might make at home. In fact, you’ll have to add boiling water and cook the noodles yourself. Instant Noodle Factory (24-11 41st Ave., Queens) has … Read more
Leftovers shouldn’t get left over in your storage containers. Although they’re technically clean, no amount of scrubbing, soaking or dishwasher runs seems to knock out the yellow-orange stains lining your Tupperware. But one woman revealed a cleaning hack that really works — with minimal effort. TikTok user @ayni_home shared the hack in a video that’s … Read more
Some McDonald’s fans have soured on a popular dip. Add Sweet ‘N Sour Sauce to the list of foods some people shun after knowing how it’s made since they learned the main ingredient is apricot. While not new knowledge per se, this culinary bombshell blew up not long after the Golden Arches announced it was … Read more
A new survey has revealed a majority of Americans are dreading what their favorite holiday foods and drinks will do to their gut. The poll of 2,000 US adults found 72% of people look forward to the food around the holiday season, but 65% admit this is the worst time of year for their diet. … Read more
There’s nothing kinder than free donuts! Krispy Kreme is giving out a free dozen donuts in honor of World Kindness Day on Monday, Nov. 13 — but there’s a catch. Only the first 500 guests visiting Krispy Kreme shops in the United States will get the sweet promotion and walk away with a dozen Original … Read more
Fish is often hailed as a nutritional heavy hitter — providing a slew of health benefits. As fish is rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals, the seafood can make for a healthy choice in an overall balanced diet. Not every type of fish, … Read more
Ancient grains — they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. Some chefs say that sourdough, the carbohydrate star of the COVID lockdown for people who baked bread at home, is no longer in. Also on the outs? Italian burrata, the cheese consisting of a mozzarella cast encasing a soft cheese called stracciatella and cream, and … Read more
A small request turned into a grande goof. A couple was recently flabbergasted to receive an oddly shaped Starbucks turkey, provolone, and pesto sandwich on ciabatta bread. “Hubby and I wanted to split a sandwich. I asked if it was possible if they could cut it in half. The barista said ‘of course no problem!’” … Read more
This hirsute scammer failed to finesse her mane course con. Restaurant owner Tom Croft caught a sleazy customer putting hair in their food in an attempt to score a free meal on security cameras. “There are people out there that are willing to put a business’ reputation and staff’s jobs at risk for a $15.88 … Read more
McRibs fans will soon be BBQueing up to celebrate the return of the iconic menu item. The McRib sandwich will soon make an appearance on select McDonald’s menus across the country. The popular menu item will be available in Indiana and Southwest Michigan starting Saturday, Nov. 11, WPTA reported. Among other locations, the sandwich will … Read more
It’s time to spice up your relationship. It’s finally starting to get cold outside, days are darker, and it’s not as enjoyable to do outdoor activities — which means that cuffing season has arrived. ‘Tis the season to get “cuffed” by a special someone and exclusively date for the short-term period during the colder winter … Read more
This exotic ingredient has slithered its way onto a popular pizza. Pizza Hut and century-old restaurant Ser Wong Fun in Hong Kong have teamed up to offer customers shredded snake meat, along with black mushrooms and Chinese dried ham, CNN reported. The combination typically makes up a beloved snake skew usually eaten in the winter … Read more
A quick bite to eat at McDonald’s is usually because you want a fuss-free feed that will keep everyone happy. But according to some employees at the popular fast-food eatery, our quirks when ordering, making our way through the drive-thru, or cleaning up after ourselves can sometimes kill their McVibe. Just two months after @maccasworkeraddict took to TikTok to … Read more