Pizza Hut is taking a page out of its old playbook. The pizza chain is bringing back a nostalgic invention to keep kids reading and away from technology this summer. Gen X and Millennials likely remember a time when they were incited to read during their summer break from school — just so they could … Read more
Say it ain’t dough. After 124 years, Caputo’s Bake Shop, a fixture of Brooklyn neighborhood Carroll Gardens, has baked its last loaf of Italian bread. And owner James Caputo is overwhelmed at the thought of saying goodbye. “I haven’t cried since I was a child, and I thought I never would again,” Caputo, 54, told … Read more
Piccorini Morini, a sort of 2.0 version of Soho’s now shuttered and beloved Osteria Morini eatery on Lafayette St., will launch this June in Nolita, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. The ground floor space, at The Nolitan Hotel, 40 Kenmare, will house a “design forward” Italian eatery, with fresh pasta, curated small plates — and $9 … Read more
A beloved Michigan TV anchor announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer just six months after receiving a clean mammogram. Jamie Edmonds, a sportscaster with WDIV-TV in Detroit for over a decade and a morning radio talk show host with WJR, posted on Instagram last week that she received the “total gut punch” call … Read more
A beloved restaurant is closing its Brooklyn location later this spring. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will be closing its doors at its Union Street location after 15 years in the spot. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved Brooklyn store later this spring,” the restaurant said in a statement posted … Read more
Ready to get “ghosted” at the altar? Disneyland is giving die-hard fans the chance to tie the knot in front of its iconic Haunted Mansion attraction — but the spooky fairytale wedding comes with a chilling price tag and an even scarier start time. The newly announced nuptial package will set couples back a minimum … Read more
“Cowboy” Kent Rollins has spent decades cooking for ranches across America, but his message goes far beyond cast-iron pans and campfire tips. The longtime chuck wagon cook and TV personality is urging Americans to put down their phones at the dinner table, saying the habit is taking away from family connections. “There are more people sitting at … Read more
It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest vegan eatery in NYC was … Read more
Hold onto your Mickey ears — and stow that Stanley cup. Disneyland is banning the bougie reusable water bottles from a top ride following a surge in shutdowns — revealing that attached-at-the-lip tourists are creating operational headaches at the happiest place on earth. At a recent briefing, park officials said that a growing number of temporary … Read more
One of the original restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is shutting down for good to make way for a new debut. DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed into the highly anticipated Tropical Americas land, officially named Pueblo Esperanza, with a 2027 debut, and the conversion reached a tipping point this week with the dismantling of the … Read more
Get ready, fashionistas — the US is about to get seriously more stylish. The British retailer Marks & Spencer is returning to America for a second try in a partnership with Nordstrom in an attempt to win over the US fashion-forward. This will also be the first time the posh yet accessible English brand will … Read more
Meatheads, listen up. As if dating in this tech-obsessed era wasn’t difficult enough, women on social media have officially decided that those who favor meat as a pizza topping are a walking red flag. As surface-level as that sounds, women like Esme Hewitt (@esmehewitt) have a strong case for this way of thinking, stressing that … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back a fan-favorite from the 1990s — but longtime customers may notice a few key changes. The fast-food chain announced last week that it is bringing back the Twister for a limited time, reviving the tortilla-wrapped sandwich that developed a loyal following before disappearing from US menus more than a decade ago. … Read more
Jim “Boomer” Gordon had a well-known saying about hometown NHL broadcasts: “They should feel like comfort food.” They should be familiar, warm, colloquial and speak to the audience they were meant to serve. In short, they should be a delight. It’s hard to think of a better way to sum up what Gordon meant to … Read more
This heist is truly nuts! A thief snatched a beloved antique walrus penis bone from behind the bar at the famed Camden, NJ cheesesteak joint Donkey’s Place — and staffers are blubbering mad. “She went to the back to do something else and then one dude stole it,” Lucas said. “We got his picture, but … Read more
One last “Oh, yeah!” “The Simpsons” seemingly retired longtime character Duffman (voiced by Hank Azaria) during the Jan. 4 episode titled, “Seperance,” which spoofed the Apple TV series “Severance.” Duffman, known for his “Oh, yeah!” catch phrase, announced that his role as the mascot and chief spokesperson for Duff Beer would be retired, and he’d instead … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I’m experiencing. Her loss has been harder for me than any human loss. We had a connection that words cannot … Read more
For generations across the South, black-eyed peas have traditionally been served on New Year’s Day. The dish is associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring good luck” in the year ahead, according to writer John Egerton in his book “Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History.” For years, Cracker Barrel served as a reliable … Read more
It’s the circle of life. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit calling for “facility demolition” of the Animal Kingdom’s beloved Tree of Life landmark at Walt Disney World in Florida. The permit, filed Monday, Dec. 22, in Orange County, taps Whiting-Turner, a contractor Disney uses for large-scale projects, Inside the Magic reported. Walt … Read more
‘Tis the season for festive treats. While a typical holiday dinner alone can pack more than 3,000 calories, it can be tempting to hold off on dessert. Three desserts not only bring a touch of international culinary delight, but they’re also packed with surprising nutritional benefits — including a beloved annual staple from Italy. Home-stock – … Read more