A woman said she went to pick up coffee to go — but claims she was the one asked to go. TikTok user Ezzy, who posts under the name @ezzystyles, alleges she was asked to leave her local Starbucks because of the tube top she was wearing. “I just got dress-coded at Starbucks,” she exclaims in disbelief … Read more
Turns out not being able stop after one chip is actually in your DNA. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University uncovered a gene that has a strong correlation in preventing obesity. Lacking that gene can be detrimental towards one’s ability to not overeat, especially with greasy junk foods. The put-the-fork-down gene — CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The weather is getting colder and there are less things to do outside. That means it’s time for some winter cleaning in the kitchen. If you have a small kitchen or own too many cooking appliances, you understand … Read more
A new study shares some sympathy for a much-maligned vegetable: the potato. It found that the way the potato is prepared — including what people add to it — is what’s associated with Type 2 diabetes, rather than the “humble” vegetable itself. The study was published in Diabetes Care, a peer-reviewed journal by the American Diabetes Association … Read more
Mamma mia! A viral post has Redditors retching after one clueless user posted a photo of a Christmas-themed cheese pizza topped with ham, Brussels sprouts, gravy, apple sauce and other items that have no business anywhere near a proper pie. “Got drunk last night and ordered a Christmas themed pizza,” the U.K-based gutter gourmand wrote, … Read more
And here we thought the epic saga of “tip shaming” at Starbucks was the ultimate caffeination nightmare. A waitress was left in hysterics during her shift at a Thai coffee shop, after a python slithered out of nowhere — leaving her “traumatized” and “suffering nightmares” According to the 28-year-old server identified only as Fern for … Read more
What better way to close out 2022 than with a $2,200 tip? Tayler Sullivan was working her regular shift at Delano’s Diner in Wichita, Kansas, last week when she waited on an extremely giving 22-person table. She told local TV station KAKE that she typically never sees a party that large — but it turns out … Read more
Keep the gingerbread — pass the fortune cookies. I’m looking forward to a great Chinese meal on Dec. 25 — a tradition known to many New Yorkers as “Jewish Christmas,” when those who don’t celebrate actual Christmas gather for a festive lunch in the one type of restaurant that typically remains open. For many in … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you enjoy tasty selections of steak, chicken or other meat staples, you’ll be excited to know that stocking up on your favorite meats is as easy as filling your online cart. Among the … Read more
Several companies are putting a new twist on candy canes with unconventional flavor offerings like hot dogs, brisket and sardines. While the holiday treat typically comes in a minty flavor, now other varieties such as ketchup, brisket, cherry, bubble gum, clove, mango chili, sour cream and onion, and Caesar salad have all hit shelves this … Read more
Maybe don’t “taste the rainbow.” A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that a common red dye in food can increase the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases, which affect some three million Americans, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The additive, denoted as Red 40 or Allura red on ingredients … Read more
The top 40 most common Christmas disasters include burnt turkey, undercooked roast potatoes and forgetting gravy. A study of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festive season found many of the things that go wrong are centered around food with soggy vegetables and undercooked greens both in the top five. Other top mistakes made on Dec. … Read more
TikTokers have been hunting for the latest diet trend, and now they’re challenging themselves to “The Lion Diet.” The Lion Diet, which bills itself as “a healing elimination diet,” consists of eating nothing but meat, salt and water for 30 days. People have been documenting their time testing out the latest fad, claiming it helps … Read more
Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of the Food Network South Beach and New York City Wine & Food festivals, dishes on the best new spots to dine during Art Basel. After launching in Toronto, Sofia has made its way south to Miami’s sunny Design District, aiming to become Palm Court’s latest signature restaurant. It … Read more
Oh, snap! A British bakery came under fire this week for selling “non-binary gingerbread people,” with some culinary critics slamming the sugary store’s “woke agenda.” “Really? A non-binary gingerbread people?” read the viral Facebook post that spurred the online battering of the Cottage Bakery in Blackpool, England. “What it’s really come to?” But bakery boss … Read more
Pass the tartar sauce! The dark-horse breakout hit of Midtown’s Singaporean-themed Urban Hawker food hall, filled with such East Asian specialties as stingray fried rice and murtabak, turns out to be a plate of fish and chips. The buzzy new hall is home to seventeen vendors, eleven of them hailing directly from Singapore, which is … Read more
This former barista had a latte to learn. A Starbucks worker named Cyd (who uses they/them/theirs pronouns) has made a shocking confession in a video going viral on TikTok. They had committed the cardinal sin of coffee lovers: mistaking decaffeinated coffee for a regular brew. “When I worked at Starbucks and accidentally made every drink … Read more
Dark chocolate has long been seen as a healthy sweet — but a new report suggests that the treat might actually be harmful. A new investigation by Consumer Reports found that dark chocolate bars may contain two heavy metals that are linked to a wide range of health problems. The organization tested 28 dark chocolate … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Raise a glass to finishing out 2022, and then put it back down again for the rest of January. Many are hoping to participate in the month known as “Dry January” this year, which is 31 whole days … Read more
When it comes to grocery shopping nowadays, cost is king. A new Netflix food competition show, “Cook at All Costs,” plays off inflation-era anxieties by pitting three home chefs against each other, asking them to bid on ingredients — both basic and high-end — to create delicious dishes without breaking the bank. “It really depends … Read more