Charlotte, North Carolina-based fast-food chain Bojangles opened a new restaurant complete with a full-service bar on the Las Vegas Strip on Oct. 7, marking the company’s first foray into alcohol sales. LV Petroleum, the chain’s Las Vegas franchisee, has about 20 Bojangles locations in the works for the Las Vegas market, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. … Read more
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it’s not necessarily a “quick fix.” In a study published in the journal Diabetes in October, mice that received olive oil 15 minutes before glucose — a simple sugar the body uses for … Read more
It’s snack time. Target is taking aim at Costco after recently rolling out a brand new, in-store snack bar in NYC. The Minnesota-based retailer did a major rebrand at its SoHo location — complete with a new grab-and-go section. But don’t get too comfortable; the snack bar will not have any tables and chairs — … Read more
Finding a moldy piece of produce creates a familiar kitchen gamble, but the risk depends on what’s growing and what it’s growing on, experts say. A recent survey out of Germany found that nearly one in three people cut mold off food before eating the rest, a habit that may not remove all toxins. Fewer … Read more
Food fight! A confrontation between a couple and a food influencer outside a San Francisco coffee shop has gone viral after the content creator posted a video of the spat online this week. San Francisco food influencer Allie Tong reported being confronted by a couple over being filmed at a local cafe. Instagram/allie.eats On Tuesday … Read more
At this charming California restaurant, the Wild West never ended. Western-themed eatery Descanso Junction Restaurant has been named the best hole-in-the-wall for comfort food in California by The Takeout. The roadside restaurant is located along Southern California’s State Route 79, just a 40-minute drive east of beachy San Diego. Sign up for the California Morning … Read more
Want to cut down on your microplastic intake? Scientists have a new suggestion. These tiny plastic bits can seem completely unavoidable — breaking down into minuscule particles that get into the body through breathing, skin contact, and of course, eating and drinking. In fact, research suggests we inadvertently consume about a credit card’s worth a … Read more
In the late 2010s, Greg Glassman’s private plane was less than an hour from Denver when he decided he couldn’t wait that long for Chick-fil-A. The CrossFit founder instructed his pilot to land in Grand Junction and arranged for two chauffeured Chevy Suburbans to meet him and his entourage at the airport. According to Jeffrey … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans are eating ultra-processed foods without realizing it, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored how respondents think, feel, and make decisions about ultra-processed foods, and just how far off their perception is from reality. Respondents estimate their diet consists of only 16% ultra-processed foods; however, the … Read more
Anthony Bourdain’s memoir-in-essays, “Kitchen Confidential,” was first published in the year 2000, when the domestic economy was roaring, and with it the restaurant and travel industries. There had once been a wide gulf between the upscale Le Cirque and downscale Papaya King crowds, but “Kitchen Confidential” helped bring the hungry middle populace to the table … Read more
Southern food may have a reputation for being heavy and unhealthy, but celebrity chef Tiffany Derry says that stereotype misses a big part of what’s traditionally been served on tables across the South. “I think a lot of times that criticism comes from folks who don’t actually understand the South,” Derry told Fox News Digital. … Read more
Be sure to drink your ovaltine. Fruits and vegetables are only half as nutritious as they were 60 years ago, a new study revealed. US produce harvested today is lacking in crucial nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium and iron due to drastically declining soil quality, researchers at the UK-based Deep Science Ventures found. According to … Read more
SNAP, crackle, flop. Recent SNAP changes tied to the 2025 GOP tax and spending package, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have cut off or delayed food benefits for millions, leaving states scrambling to cover the shortfall and legislators and recipients alike concerned about further cuts. Long known as food stamps, SNAP provides food … Read more
Americans looking to save on a quick and easy breakfast may want to look beyond the usual fast-food favorites, as a new ranking highlighted several unexpected chains that also deliver plenty of bang for your buck. The food site Tasting Table recently highlighted 12 breakfast chains that it says offer standout value, including familiar names … Read more
This year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival features offerings from celebs and, in a sign of the times, some non-alcoholic fare, Side Dish can exclusively reveal. Star Sylvester Stallone is slated to attend a dinner that’s part of the fest to tout his Carbonadi Italian Vodka brand. Bryan Cranston will be at tasting … Read more
Cheez-It is buffing up. The toddler-approved snack is getting a “wellness” makeover as Cheez-It releases a protein-packed version meant to amp up its original nutrient value. Thew swap comes amidst the latest “protein maxxing” craze driven by GLP-1 patients, who need to preserve muscle mass while losing (and losing, and losing…) fat. Cheez-It’s newest variation … Read more
It’s not such sweet news. Diet and mental health are linked, with research showing that what we eat is linked to the development of issues like depression and anxiety. And one study in particular has found early exposure to a popular food could cause anxiety later in life. Diet and mental health are linked, and … 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
Just an extra 3½ ounces of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a day was linked to a higher risk of chronic disease, according to a new large-scale analysis. The study, published Sept. 22 in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health, looked at nearly 8.8 million adults who participated in studies across the Americas, Europe, Asia and … Read more
The tamale was once a familiar presence on Mexican restaurant menus in the United States, sharing space with tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Increasingly, though, diners looking for one may have to search. Tamale entrées have dropped 7.8% from menus over the past five years, according to Technomic’s Ignite Menu data comparing the second quarters of … Read more