It’s Tax Day 2026 — the food deals and freebies to save on today: 7-Eleven, Grubhub, and more

It’s Tax Day 2026 — the food deals and freebies to save on today: 7-Eleven, Grubhub, and more

Need a tax break? Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and after all that time and energy spent filing taxes, you might want to treat yourself. Luckily, there are plenty of food deals and freebies available to get your hands on. File your taxes then head to one of these restaurants for extra savings this … Read more

Exclusive | Viral New York ‘Wing Scout’ has two unbreakable rules for buffalo wings

Exclusive | Viral New York ‘Wing Scout’ has two unbreakable rules for buffalo wings

He’s lord of the wings. A JFK worker is building a social media following as Long Island’s “Wing Scout” with increasingly popular reviews of the pub-menu mainstay that adhere to two cardinal rules: nothing boneless and no ranch dressing. “I’m hearing from restaurants that they’re selling out of their wings after I stop in,” Babylon’s … Read more

McDonald’s puts new specialty drinks on the menu — and promises prices rival its bev competitors

McDonald’s puts new specialty drinks on the menu — and promises prices rival its bev competitors

McDonald’s is shaking up its beverage menu. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the fast-food chain is set to offer energy drinks and specialty sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold drinks menu at US restaurants later this year. Internal company documents viewed by WSJ indicate that the new … Read more

‘5-4-3-2-1 method’ is the money-saving hack that makes grocery shopping a cinch

‘5-4-3-2-1 method’ is the money-saving hack that makes grocery shopping a cinch

Grocery shopping shouldn’t drain your energy — or your bank account. It can be draining to sit down and make a grocery list, but going to the store without a list can also lead to overspending or buying things you won’t use. To avoid these issues, social media users are using the 5-4-3-2-1 method to … Read more

Cruise passengers debate BBQ versus chicken and waffles as new free lunch menu debuts

Cruise passengers debate BBQ versus chicken and waffles as new free lunch menu debuts

Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change. Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, Chicken, Waffles & Waves, on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports. The … Read more

West Coast bakeries named among US best for must-try pastries

West Coast bakeries named among  US best for must-try pastries

The West Coast is taking the lead, one irresistible pastry at a time. Food & Wine’s 2026 roundup of America’s best pastry cities crowns Los Angeles as the champion, highlighting a scene that rises above the rest. BadAsh Bakes in Pasadena steals the spotlight, known for its crave-worthy, often sold-out cinnamon rolls in flavors like … Read more

Scandal-plagued Noma restaurant to quietly open LA shop while hawking $150 balsamic vinegar online

Scandal-plagued Noma restaurant to quietly open LA shop while hawking 0 balsamic vinegar online

Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … Read more

Outdoor roadway dining in NYC is back for 2026 — but there’s a catch

Outdoor roadway dining in NYC is back for 2026 — but there’s a catch

Al fresco munching is back on the menu — but don’t grab a street-side seat just yet. New York City’s beloved roadway dining setups have returned for 2026, with about 500 curbside cafes already approved under the city’s Dining Out NYC program, according to the Department of Transportation. That’s a fraction of the scheme’s pandemic-times … Read more

Trying NYC’s latest ridiculous viral food trend: sushi push pops that may require a trip to the dry cleaner

Trying NYC’s latest ridiculous viral food trend: sushi push pops that may require a trip to the dry cleaner

You’ve eaten pop-up ice cream and you shop at pop-up schmatta shops. But are you ready for pop-up sushi rolls? I was curious, if not altogether ready, when I read 1,001 viral posts about Suka Sushi, located at 63 Lexington Avenue near East 25th Street. The tiny storefront with no seats is meant  to be fun, and … Read more

April Fools! The most ridiculous stunts of 2026 and freebies that are no joke

April Fools! The most ridiculous stunts of 2026 and freebies that are no joke

Before the proliferation of AI slop, there was April Fools. It’s that time of year when you’re not sure if anything you see online is real. And brands do have a lot of fun with gullible fans. As you scroll throughout the day, you’ll probably come across some products and deals that seem too good … Read more

Move over, New York and Chicago — a Midwest pizza style is taking over

Move over, New York and Chicago — a Midwest pizza style is taking over

Pizza lovers often flock to New York and Chicago — but one Midwest city is carving out its own place on the map as it gains national attention for its unique pizza style. Ohio’s state capital, Columbus, is home to a distinct type of pizza known as Columbus-style pizza. The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly … Read more

These are the hottest new restaurants in Palm Beach in 2026

These are the hottest new restaurants in Palm Beach in 2026

The Palm Beach County restaurant rotation was in need of a reset. It’s here. Big openings are reshaping and reinvigorating the scene, from the long-awaited premieres of Tutto Mare (a sibling of Hamptons favorite Tutto il Giorno) and Coco’s in the new Vineta Hotel, to hotspots like the Polo Room and Armando’s in Boca Raton … Read more

Pop-Tarts creates ‘Super Stuffed’ pastries with 50% more filling after years of customer demand: ‘Drooling over this’

Pop-Tarts creates ‘Super Stuffed’ pastries with 50% more filling after years of customer demand: ‘Drooling over this’

Get stuffed. Pop-Tarts is answering fans’ wishes with its “most requested innovation yet” — Pop-Tarts Super Stuffed toaster pastries. The all-new “Super Stuffed” Pop-Tart has twice the amount of the flavorful gooey filling that fans love. “Fans of Pop-Tarts have always loved our filling — so much so that they’ve spent years asking for more … Read more

Six SoCal restaurants added to California Michelin Guide

Six SoCal restaurants added to California Michelin Guide

Six Los Angeles restaurants were named Wednesday to the famed California Michelin Guide. Michelin Guide inspectors spend the year seeking out the best restaurants, with selections added twice a year. This month, the guide recommended a variety of eateries, from a seafood-tasting spot to a Chinese American restaurant. Corridor 109 Corridor 109 is described as … Read more

Frozen version of Costco food court favorite sparks controversy: ‘Not the same’

Frozen version of Costco food court favorite sparks controversy: ‘Not the same’

Costco shoppers are buzzing about a food court staple found in the frozen foods aisle — and some say it might be even better than the original. The Washington-based warehouse club’s cult-favorite chicken bake, long considered a must-order alongside the $1.50 hot dog and oversized pizza slices, is gaining fresh attention after appearing in the frozen aisle … Read more

Las Vegas tourists pay $1,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty

Las Vegas tourists pay ,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty

In Las Vegas, where high rollers chase five-star meals and buffet lines are practically a sport, it turns out the real VIP diners are the sharks. At Mandalay Bay Resort, the big fish are fed a mix of mackerel, herring, blue runner, and sardines, according to The Associated Press (AP). The casino’s lead aquarist, Becky O’Brien, told the … Read more

The best new Midtown restaurants in NYC for 2026

The best new Midtown restaurants in NYC for 2026

Let’s meet in the middle. From Rockefeller Center to Grand Central Zone to Hudson Yards, Midtown Manhattan has become a high-profile culinary hub. This year has seen a slew of restaurant and lounge openings from renowned chefs in prime locations. Here’s a look at six notable newcomers. Hwaro | 776 Eighth Ave. There are (at … Read more

Steak ‘n Shake’s beef tallow tater tots spark fiery online debate

Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out its new tater tots cooked in beef tallow, expanding the fast-food chain’s push toward traditional frying methods. The announcement drew attention on social media after the Indianapolis-based company highlighted the ingredient Monday morning in an X post, with commenters praising the move, while others debated whether beef tallow is healthier than … Read more

Costco customers fume as fan favorite’s replacement costs nearly double

Costco customers fume as fan favorite’s replacement costs nearly double

Costco has finally answered calls to bring back its beloved churros — but shoppers aren’t exactly satisfied.  Instead of bringing back the full-size pastry that once defined its food court, the Washington-based big-box retailer has unveiled a $2.99 Caramel Churro Sundae topped with tiny churro bites.  The dessert features vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft-serve ice cream … Read more