It’s five o’clock at Chipotle. The American fast-casual chain best known for its overflowing burritos and burrito bowls is bringing back an old fan favorite in celebration of spooky season — its famous margaritas. The beloved drink, which was a menu staple until the chain quietly discontinued it back in 2020, will be available once … Read more
National Coffee Day is here with major discounts and freebies to help fuel your daily grind. Americans are more caffeinated than ever. According to the National Coffee Association, a whopping two-thirds of US adults drink coffee every single day. Dunkin’ is offering freebiees for their Rewards members via their app today. Dunkin’ To celebrate, top … Read more
There’s more to this town than sourdough. WalletHub has dished up its annual list of America’s best cities for foodies, spotlighting destinations where diners can feast on highly rated fare without spending a small fortune. One Bay Area destination landed at No. 3 — not bad for a place where the cost of living can … Read more
A tropical classic is making a comeback high above Beverly Hills. Gemma, the rooftop restaurant and bar at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, is leaning into the building’s tiki history with a large-format scorpion bowl meant to be shared straight from the same oversized vessel. The connection is more than decorative. Sign up for the … Read more
Don’t fork around with these New Yorkers! Pushed-to-the-limit NYC restaurateurs are faced with another battle in the fight for their financial lives — a growing scourge of dine-and-dash incidents. From deluded influencers to old-school scofflaws, this latest affront is just one more headache for inflation-embattled businesses to handle — and seemingly on their own, too, in an … Read more
Which borough has the best pizza in New York City? A recent report that combines Google customer ratings with sanitation scores says any way you slice it, the answer is Manhattan. The research comes from bike rental provider Holland Bikes, which analyzed over 11,000 New York eateries using NYC Department of Health restaurant inspection data … Read more
He’s got a lot on his plate these days. Anthony Vitolo, the executive chef and family owner of celebrity-packed Houston Street red sauce joint Emilio’s Ballato, is taking his talents to Long Island. Vitolo will be opening a Nassau County supper club in late October with a close friend who was ready to ditch the … Read more
As the lights of their small bakery flicker on in the early morning darkness, Kevin and Sandrine Luce’s oven is already cranked up to 270 degrees Celsius (518 degrees Fahrenheit) to give their latest batch of baguettes a crunchy crust. When the couple first fired up the oven in their store in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée, a small … Read more
A new KFC restaurant in McKinney, Texas, is about much more than debuting a new design. “This is the Kentucky Fried comeback made real in one restaurant,” KFC US President Catherine Tan-Gillespie told Fox News Digital. The restaurant, dubbed Open House, serves as a testing ground for how the 75-year-old fast-food chain that Colonel Harland … Read more
We all scream for Dairy Queen. To prepare for Halloween, the ice cream-centric fast food chain has announced its first themed menu for the spooky holiday — coined the Spellbound Series — complete with a fresh drink, dessert and sauce. First on the list is the Bubble Brew DQ Sparkler. The modern-day witch’s brew combines … Read more
The operator of a Village Inn restaurant in Oldsmar, Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reporting more than $554,000 in liabilities, according to court filings obtained by FOX Business. VI Oldsmar LLC filed its Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on Sept. 18, electing to proceed … Read more
It’s a smash hit. Viral Los Angeles smashburger popup 10/10 Burger is about to open its first ever permanent brick and mortar location in the US — right in the heart of Hollywood. The new store will throw open its doors at 1253 Vine St. on Oct. 10 — or 10/10. Sign up for the California … Read more
Kroger shoppers should double-check their checks. A consumer advocacy group — the Center for Responsible Food Business (CRFB) — found that one-third of the 101 Ohio Kroger stores had been overcharging shoppers at checkout. Government inspectors documented 644 incorrect prices in 389 inspections of Kroger stores across nine Ohio territories from 2022 through mid-2026. The … Read more
For millions of Americans, grabbing breakfast or coffee from a fast-food drive-thru is an ordinary part of the morning routine — but not long ago, ordering a meal without leaving the car was a novelty. So how did the drive-thru go from a novel idea to an everyday staple? Convenience and an “on-the-go” lifestyle are … Read more
Down with the crown. Carl’s Jr. is igniting a beef with Burger King by offering free food to customers who trash the Whopper slinger’s iconic crown. “Easiest free burger of your life,” the petty patty purveyor declared in a viral Instagram post. “Because you deserve better, king.” Carl’s Jr. is offering a complimentary Angus Maximus … Read more
Talk about a home-cooked meal. From breakfast burritos in bungalows to tea parties on the lawn at hilltop estates, trendy home-based restaurants are popping up all over LA — unlocking a slew of new dining experiences as diverse as the City of Angels itself. And unlike the scores of street stalls taking over local sidewalks at … Read more
Some of LA’s most devoted cookie fans are pulling into a gas station to get their fix. Inside is Zooies, a cookie shop with dozens of flavors and a loyal following built by founder Arezou Appel, who still develops every recipe herself. “We are in a gas station,” Appel said. Sign up for the California … Read more
San Franciscans have been eagerly awaiting the expansion of a wildly popular bakery — but the owner announced Wednesday that those plans have been crushed by the city’s bizarre permitting rules. Sophie Smith, who owns Butter & Crumble, said on social media she was “so disappointed” to share the news that her dream of opening … Read more
Americans are seeing less beef produced domestically as cattle numbers decline, adding pressure to a market already facing high prices. US commercial beef production totaled about 14.4 billion pounds from January through July 2026, down from roughly 15.2 billion pounds during the same period last year, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. The … Read more
The Upper East Side is about to get a whole lot happier. Happier Grocery, an upscale, community-driven grocery store founded in 2023 in NYC, recently signed a 20,500-square-foot lease at 210 East 86th Street in what was once the City Cinemas movie theater space, marking the swanky supermarket’s second location. The store, which has widely … Read more