Believe it or not, there was once a time when waiting “on line” or “in line” was one of the few things New Yorkers universally hated. We complained about subway delays. We groaned at crowded delis. We perfected the art of weaving through tourists who stopped in the middle of the sidewalk. Remember the classic … Read more
A major meat supplier is shuttering two US plant locations, and experts say it’s bad news for carnivores. JBS USA, a meat-processing company that supplies Costco and BJ’s, as well as grocers such as Food Lion, Weis Markets, WinCo, and Stop & Shop, announced this week that it is closing its operations in Philadelphia and … Read more
Trump’s cabinet is going all-out for kraut. Spearheaded by Dr. Sean O’Mara, the diet du jour for the current administration is akin to the carnivore diet in that it leans heavily on animals protein, but it’s bolstered — and sulfured — by sauerkraut and other gut-boosting, fart-inducing staples. Lured by the promise of weight loss … Read more
Costco shoppers are flocking to the shelves over a legendary Aussie snack that has finally touched down in American stores. The “Australian Oreo” is sparking a wild Costco frenzy. Tim Tams, the iconic Australian cookie, have been stocked in Costco’s across the U.S. and American shoppers have been hoarding. The Original Tim Tam is a … Read more
Furious foodies are at tipping point. Publicly shaming patrons into leaving hefty tips for waiters is, apparently, not the slam-dunk strategy one restauranteur had hoped it would be. Now, cheesed-off chowhounds are viciously, virally blasting the boneheaded boss for bullying customers to pay his staff a decent salary. “Our servers make $3.50 [per hour]…If you can’t afford … Read more
Free food just got an early departure. Hawaiian Airlines just announced that complimentary meal service has hit some turbulence as the company will no longer be offering a free meal. Those sitting in economy — of course — will be the ones hit hard. But travelers can still grab some grub, they just have to … Read more
Fajita fans can skip the sizzle — an embarrassment — with Taco Bell’s new drama-free Tex-Mex items. Gone are the days when the quietest person at the table fears the sound of crackling meats as the chain is “ditching sizzling fajita theatrics” by turning them portable. Now available for a limited time, the new Fajita … Read more
New York City history was made on June 13 after the Knicks took the title of NBA Champions, quenching a 53-year championship drought. And on Thursday, the City of Dreams will celebrate with its long-awaited ticker-tape parade — maybe the largest the city has ever seen. Ticker-tape is where massive amounts of confetti are thrown … Read more
More couples today are opting for weddings that are feasts for both the eyes and palate. “I’m seeing a big uptick in couples thinking of weddings in a different way — more as a beautiful dinner party or restaurant supper club experience,” said Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, a New York City-based boutique event-planning … Read more
For anyone on the fence about eating insect-based foods, a tasting experiment may be enough to change some minds. To discover how consumers respond to insect-based foods, researchers from the University of Beira Interior in Portugal measured the brain activity and heart rate of people while they sampled insect foods. The scientists also incorporated traditional surveys into … Read more
Social media is currently losing its mind over a surprisingly simple hack: taking a classic, store-bought Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut and pan-frying it. The result? A caramelized, ultra-crispy exterior with a warm, pillowy centre that’s currently going viral. This food hack took off after a TikTok creator decided to try and make a crispy version of … Read more
New York City is eating up the Knicks, and now fans can taste it, too. The Big Apple is crackling with Knicks energy. Spend just a minute in NYC, and you’ll pass a fan sporting a Knicks hat, custom merch, or wearing their iconic orange and blue. Even the streets around Madison Square Garden are … Read more
A new study is challenging the conventional wisdom that a small, daily dose of alcohol might be good for your health. The research, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, suggests that the safest amount of alcohol to consume is actually none at all. If adults do choose to drink, the team of scientists … Read more
The Bearista cup chaos is back again — hopefully without the brawls. Starbucks is kicking off World Cup 2026 by causing another stir with a twist on its adorable, but pricey, ‘Bearista” cup. The coffeehouse first rolled out the cute teddy bear back in November 2025 as a 20-ounce glass with a cozy Starbucks-green beanie … Read more
The latest functional beverage trend isn’t asking consumers to develop a new habit. It’s asking them to upgrade one they already have. As interest in protein consumption continues to grow, protein coffee has emerged as a popular way for consumers to combine two staples of their morning routine into a single drink. The concept has gained traction among fitness … Read more
Shake Shack is not leaving the Dubai chocolate trend in 2025. The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake has returned to the chain restaurant’s menus nationwide for a limited time, with Shake Shack posting on Instagram that “your summer fling is back” and is “turning heads,” referencing the hit show “Love Island.” The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake … Read more
Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves recently admitted he doesn’t like the coleslaw served at his own chicken-finger chain. Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane’s order. “Box Combo, no slaw, extra toast and extra sauce,” the CEO replied. “You don’t do any coleslaw?” Bonham asked. … Read more
What sounds like a failed science experiment is actually this summer’s new sugar-rush snack. Finding new ways to decorate food is a cycle on TikTok, and a new radioactive-looking combination of pineapple and Kool-Aid is the newest big trend. Summertime snackers are soaking pineapple “spears” or chunks in a mix of Kool-Aid and sugar in … Read more
Burger King fans have crowned the nuggets that reign supreme. For the first time since 2011, BK put crown-shaped nuggets back on the menu after years of customers asking for them to return, adding them to their new summer menu. Customers can purchase them standalone as an 8-piece order for $3.49 or as part of … Read more
One of human history’s oldest-cultivated foods is having a moment as more people reach for healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods. Sales of dates in the U.S. were up 33% in 2025, a founding member of organic California-grown date company Joolies California Superfruit told Food52.com. Those numbers are expected to grow significantly, Fortune Business Insights reported. By 2034, the … Read more