Back to the good old days. 2026 has proven to be the year of nostalgia. Youngsters are resorting to old-school tech like vintage flip phones and iPods. Others are returning to analog hobbies and activities. Even beloved restaurant chain Pizza Hut is going back in time, reverting to its retro glory — red checkered tablecloths … Read more
Firehouse Subs is handing out free sandwiches — but only if your name is “in the Mike family.” The popular sub chain, which has more than 1,200 locations in the US, revealed that it would give away medium sandwiches on May 6 to anyone named “Michael” or any variation, including “Mike,” “Mikey,” “Micheala,” “Michelle,” “Michele” … Read more
Shake Shack’s summer menu is smoking hot — and it features an innovation. As part of its Smoky BBQ summer menu, Shake Shack has introduced a BBQ Boneless Baby Back Rib Sandwich, marking a “first-of-its-kind sandwich” for the company. The new sandwich, available Tuesday, April 28, along with a new side of Mac & Cheese, … Read more
Red Lobster is bringing back its famous “Endless Shrimp” promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings. The deal will return for a limited time at select locations, the company said. One Red Lobster location told FOX Business that the new offering will be priced at $24.99 per person, … Read more
Talk about egg on their face. After nearly a decade of clucking about a cleaner conscience, Chick-fil-A is walking back its once-crystal-clear promise to go 100% cage-free — at least on schedule. The Atlanta-based chicken giant first made the pledge in 2016, vowing to ditch conventional eggs entirely by the end of 2026 as part … Read more
Holidays are a time to gather around the dining table and share a meal with loved ones — but for many, it can be incredibly stressful, slaving away in the kitchen and missing out on time with friends and family. Easter Sunday is no different — so chef and recipe developer Melanie Portman spoke to … Read more
She is one happy chick. A New Jersey Chick-fil-A employee was surprised by the fast-food chain’s CEO, who walked into the store this week and handed her a $25,000 scholarship check. Yammani Tay, who works at the company’s North Bergen location, believed CEO Andrew T. Cathy was visiting the restaurant on Tuesday to film a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Talk about culture shock. An adorable Italian exchange student has become a social media star after his American host mom dragged him to Olive Garden — a carb-heavy field trip that had the unsuspecting visitor all but yelling basta! before even making it to the table. In a string of hilarious and now-viral clips, viewers … Read more
They’ve got all-beef. With the cost of fast food soaring and competition for the shrinking consumer dollar heating up, drive-thru titans McDonald’s and Burger King are battling it out for the affections of the grab-and-go grub-loving American public. From the Golden Arches, the newest tasty tease is the Big Arch Burger, available nationwide as of … Read more
A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … Read more
Papa Johns is feeling extra saucy. The national pizza chain has set a far-fetched goal for itself: to become the first pizza establishment to earn a Michelin star. While there are 70 pizzerias listed in the Michelin guide, no pizzeria has ever received a Michelin star — and Papa Johns believes it is worthy. Papa … Read more
As Americans tighten budgets and experience menu price fatigue, some are heading to a familiar, affordable option: buffets. Last year, Yelp released its 2026 Trends Forecast and found that searches for “all-you-can-eat buffet near me” surged 252%. The data was gathered between September 2024 and August 2025, compared to the previous year — and it’s not … Read more
Meet the worst Times Square interloper since the Elmos invasion — the “limited edition” anchovy-cheese donut at weirdly punctuated I’m donut ? The Japanese bakery chain, which set up its first US store at 154 W. 45th St. last spring, will stop at nothing to get attention from TikTok influencers. The anchovy donut at I’m donut … Read more
Cracker Barrel is now putting the “old” back into “Old Country Store” with the return of two classic menu items. The Tennessee-based restaurant chain revealed Tuesday that its Hamburger Steak, plus its Eggs in the Basket — both comfort food staples — are “returning by popular demand.” “Winter calls for comfort and connection, and nothing delivers … 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
A hot new NYC “premier wellness and lifestyle brand” that bills itself as a “beacon of health-conscious living,” is giving fit foodies a serious case of indigestion after the revelation of “astronomical” salt and fat content on its menu items. The wildly popular Pura Vida Miami has taken NYC by storm with six new locations … Read more
Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. Panera, one of many fast-casual restaurants contending with a challenging landscape, announced its transformation strategy on Tuesday, dubbed “Panera RISE,” which is focused on refreshing the menu, boosting its value proposition and customer experience … Read more
Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and restaurants nationwide are showing their appreciation and honoring veterans with food deals and freebies. Some places require proof of service, like a military ID, and some allow veterans and their families to get in on it. Here are the deals to look out for this Veterans Day: Applebee’s … Read more
A “playful rivalry” has kicked off in the heart of an Australian city with the opening of a huge American burger chain. Wendy’s, which opened its first Australian store in Surfer’s Paradise in January, has opened a new venue in Brisbane. The new flagship, the business’ second restaurant in its 200 store in 10 years in Australia … Read more
This pasta party spiraled out of control. One Olive Garden server says a group of carb-crazed diners turned the chain’s famous “Never-Ending Pasta Bowl” into a bottomless nightmare — racking up a shocking $150 bill and a trail of regret. “This never ending pasta gotta stop,” the exhausted employee vented on Reddit in an r/olivegarden … Read more