A Texas man has died after consuming raw oysters in a restaurant over Labor Day weekend, FOX 26 reported. Officials said the cause was Vibrio Vulnificus, a seaborne bacteria that can infect humans who consume raw or undercooked shellfish, or those who swim in warmer, coastal waters with an open wound. Although comparably rare — … Read more
Some leftovers can be even more appetizing than freshly made — but they can also be extremely dangerous. The case of a 20-year-old who died in 2008 after eating five-day-old pasta has recently resurfaced, going viral again as of late on YouTube, Reddit and TikTok. “This has to be some form of natural selection,” wrote … Read more
In Heinz sight, McDonald’s ketchup hits different. A former executive chef for McDonald’s took to TikTok to give customers a little insight into why they’re “lovin’ it” so much. There’s been some speculation among fast-food lovers that the chain puts honey in their ketchup since it tastes different — and some would argue better — … Read more
For refusing to foot a huge dinner bill, this berated husband is paying the price. Wining and dining your significant other can be costly — especially if they have champagne taste and you’re on a beer budget. But when one hapless hubby balked after being hit with a $700 restaurant bill by his wife, who … Read more
The days of the self-serve soda fountain are numbered at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them entirely over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits, according to The State Journal-Register of Illinois. But McDonald’s franchise owners want to put customers’ minds at … Read more
If you’re active on social media at all, you’ve definitely heard of “girl dinner” — but there’s a “boy dinner,” too. The hashtag #girldinner has accumulated a whopping 1.7 billion views on TikTok. Maybe you put a plate together of some leftover slices of deli meat, fruits and cheese and crackers rather than making a full-out … Read more
Oreo fans are seeing red — and that’s a good thing. After a three-year hiatus, the iconic cookie brand is bringing the red velvet flavor back — the “most requested” of Oreo’s limited edition treats, according to People. The sweet sandwich will be available beginning Sept. 12 for a limited time only. The flavor remains … Read more
A ritzy Brisbane, Australia restaurant has gone viral for its “eye wateringly expensive”, caviar-topped lasagna that will set you back nearly $50 a serving Celebrity chef Gillian Hirst first invented her famously Australian take on the Italian classic in 1992, when a staggering 400 portions per week of sand crab lasagna were served to ecstatic … Read more
Forget beer — there’s 99 bottles of rum in their wall. A couple unearthed a stash of spirits hidden behind the dry wall of their New Jersey home while moving in. Cathy and Roy Aukamp, 51 and 52 respectively, had only lived in their new house for two days when their basement flooded following a storm. … Read more
Taurus playwright William Shakespeare once argued, “A quart of ale is a dish for a king.” Today we feast. Steins high, kegs tapped, bottles open and refreshment at the ready, we raise a toast every year on September 7th to “National Beer Lover’s Day.” For as long as we humans have faced reality we have … Read more
This might be tough to swallow. Having trouble swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia, could be a sign of cancer, reports The Mirror. The often-overlooked symptom could signal cancers of the head, jaw, neck or mouth, per Healthline, as tumor growth in these areas may lead to blockages. Dysphagia could even indicate skin cancer of … Read more
Customers are increasingly fee-d up, and it’s just getting worse. You better check your restaurant bill more closely — otherwise, you might be unknowingly paying for a “wellness fee” or “kitchen appreciation fee” along with a tip. Restaurants across the U.S. are implementing bizarre add-ons, which can shockingly tack an extra 20% onto a check. … Read more
This autumn, the new restaurant openings nearly outnumber falling leaves. The grim warnings of 2020 — dining-out was dead, life would forever be limited to takeout and delivery in foam containers — now seem foolish. The incoming class has something for everyone. The biggest kitchen names are back — Vongerichten, Boulud, Carmellini, Samuelsson, Forgione, Bloomfield. … Read more
She beat “all you can eat.” A TikToker amassed online stardom after making a $12 Golden Corral free refill buffet last 12 hours. Said foodie named Madison called it her “best day ever.” “What an accomplishment. Unlimited food and drink for one dollar an hour,” she bragged after clocking out in a clip viewed over … Read more
Don’t waste your bread on this sandwich. Hoping to help fast-food lovers save a buck of two, an ex-McDonald’s chef is spilling the secret sauce as to why purchasing the joint’s famed Big Mac burger is nothing more than a big ripoff. “Don’t order a Big Mac, you should be ordering this every time,” began former Golden Arches … Read more
It was a-hole-ier than thou message. A couple noticed a rather shocking fee on their pricey dinner bill, which left the internet howling. “You’re an a–hole,” the $15 charge read, prompting the husband to post a copy of the tab to Reddit in March with the caption, “my dinner receipt had a message for me.” … Read more
A delivery driver has been spotted dumping a Woolworths order on the side of a dirt road by an angry onlooker. The video, filmed in Wyndham Vale in Melbourne, shows a small pile of groceries dumped on the side of the road with a delivery driver hunched over the top of the bags. “Mate, I’m … Read more
A thrifty mom has revealed how she affords a massive meat shop to feed her family for just $43. According to the Aussie shopper, bulk-buying meat from Costco and then freezing individual portions is the way to save big. Read on to find out exactly what she buys and how she preps it all for meals in the … Read more
These mommies-to-be are spilling hot “pregnancy drink” tea. With bellies full of delayed babies and hearts set on evicting the little ones out of their wombs as soon as possible, expectant moms are rushing to Starbucks for a tea rumored to induce labor. “When you’re 39 weeks [and] four days with no signs of labor … Read more
Scientists have found some Twix to minimize the itch to eat candy. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports showed that people who watched immersive videos of other people eating candy had a significant decline in craving it. The research was inspired by the trend of mukbang videos — live streams in which the … Read more