Get ready to go thirsty. Panera is removing the “unlimited” from its popular Unlimited Sips Club promotion — a deal that started back in 2022. For $10.99 a month, customers used to get the full lineup of self-serve drinks, including hot and iced coffees, teas, fountain drinks and lemonades. It originally included the extremely caffeinated … Read more
Want free chow? Dress like a cow. Scoring choice Chik-Fil-A grub on the house today, July 14, lionized as “Cow Appreciation Day,” by the fast-food chain, is as easy as sporting spots and strapping on utters. From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Chik-Fil-A, symbolized by a beloved bovine that encourages foodies to “Eat Mor … Read more
The perfect time to visit America’s favorite grocery store may surprise you, and so will this hack for finding the ideal shopping window. It’s well established that Trader Joe’s has a rabid fan base, drawn by the reasonable prices, “flirtatious” checkout folks, and cult favorite mini totes. Understandably, TJ stores are often crowded, with customers … Read more
This Peruvian seed may be your next favorite superfood. Sacha inchi, also known as mountain peanut, sacha peanut or Inca nut, comes from an adorable star-shaped fruit that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Today, you can find the seeds whole, in protein powders, seed butter and oil. There are also hair and skin care creams … Read more
Choosing an entrée isn’t always easy, especially at a restaurant with an extensive menu. Many diners find it helpful to ask their server, “What’s your favorite?”, or simply, “What should I order?” Restaurant professionals, however, say those questions may not always lead to the best recommendation. Instead, they recommend asking questions that help reveal what a restaurant … Read more
BOSTON — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting … Read more
In the bougie Hamptons, where more cafes are serving $20 iced matchas and $32 over-the-top breakfast creations, these days it’s rare to find a humble abode serving classic diner grub. That’s part of the reason people are lining up outside Babe’s, a new eight-seat, no-reservation Sag Harbor diner that has become one of the East … Read more
Get the hot dogs on the grill. Pringles, everyone’s beloved chip in a can, is saying bye to bland bread by bringing a new hot dog innovation to summer barbecues, with first-of-their-kind flavored hot dog buns. Their new “Pop Dog Buns” are potato-based buns that are designed to fit inside a Pringles can (7.5 inches … Read more
Trader Joe’s is expanding its presence in New York and across the US in 2026 with 25 new stores on the way. The grocery chain announced Wednesday that it will open nine new locations across 14 states. While eight states currently remain without a Trader Joe’s, the company is increasing its investment in regions with … Read more
Buc-ee’s employees are spilling the secrets on the mega-chain’s food waste policy, and it’s not appetizing. Known for the “cleanest restrooms in America,” the chain has a cult-like following as it has become a very fun tourist trap with its massive gift shop and bronzed, smiling beaver to score a picture with. The world’s friendliest … Read more
As Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, the brand they’re searching for most online is one that takes an unconventional approach to making frozen desserts. Halo Top was the most-searched ice cream brand from April 2025 through April 2026, according to Google search trends from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., analyzed in a study … Read more
Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more
SNAP out of it. A federal district court ruled that the USDA was out of its checkout lane and beyond its legal authority when it restricted certain foods from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. In March, SNAP participants in several states sued the USDA over the approval of state-specific waivers that prohibited the … Read more
A new bakery classic is taking over Costco’s around the nation, but they aren’t for everyone. The warehouse giant, famous for its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, free samples and tons of bulk essentials, may have just dropped the item of the summer. But you’ll need to head to the bakery section. Costco shoppers’ … Read more
When Harley Langberg, 38, visits the grocery store, he doesn’t carry around a shopping list. Instead, he’s in the aisles studying photos on his phone of Jalen Brunson, the NYC skyline and the FIFA World Cup trophy to find vegetables with the right colors and textures to recreate edible versions of the visuals. Hustling during … Read more
Pizza lovers, rejoice! One of the best pizzerias on the planet is expanding its footprint in Los Angeles. Pizzeria Sei — recently ranked the No. 2 pizza place in the USA (and the top spot for California) and an impressive No. 9 in the entire world — is set to open a new, larger location … Read more
More than half of Americans say splurging on lavish, premium meals is their go-to move for turning a rough week around (58%), according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 adults looked at the daily “dinner decisions” they make, and it found that 60% of those surveyed said the thought of having an interesting … Read more
Need 25 pounds of jasmine rice? Well, nine more states now have the option. Costco is known for a trove of popular goodies like free samples, a 48-pack of toilet paper, and, of course, the hot dog and soda combo for $1.50. The warehouse giant is now making moves in nine other states as the … Read more
New Yorkers are about to see another long line. For the first time ever, the South African-born chain Nando’s will set foot in the Big Apple. And our friends from across the pond are calling it an answer to a prayer. Wildly popular in the UK, the Empire State will officially get a taste of … Read more
The “world’s friendliest beaver” is adding 15 more pit stops. Famous for the “cleanest restrooms in America,” the mega-sized convenience hub and gas station is giving roadtrippers more chances to stop and fill up. Buc-ee’s first opened back in 1982 and offered Texans a simple and clean place to fill up their tanks. However, it … Read more