They cooked the competition. Shake Shack fries aren’t just hot and tasty — they’re also the best bang for a fast-foodie’s buck, according to new data that dubs the eatery, born in New York City, king of the “best-value fries in America.” It’s quite the finger-licking (and affordable) accolade. NYC’s very own Shake Shack is being lauded … Read more
Cases of gout are rising in younger individuals, according to a global study. The condition, which is a type of inflammatory arthritis, steadily increased in people aged 15 to 39 between 1990 and 2021, researchers in China announced. Although rates vary widely between countries, the total number of young people with the condition is expected to … Read more
Summer looks good on Kate Middleton. The beloved princess, 43, has debuted a striking new look as she stepped out for a joint official engagement with her husband, Prince William. The Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles Thursday during their visit to the Natural History Museum’s newly transformed gardens in London. Kate Middleton … Read more
Game, set, mangia! US Open stars are loading up on the carbs before their matches at a tony Midtown Italian joint — where they dine near each other at night before trying to take one another down in Flushing. “Jannik Sinner, he like the pasta with the bolognese sauce,” said Gustavo Hodzic, a co-owner of … Read more
While gas stations are few and far between in New York City, amazing food is not. New York has always been known as one of the food capitals of the world — bagels, pizza, pastrami, halal — you name it. But now, we’ve got another title to brag about: having one of the best gas … Read more
Rick and Chelsea are clearing the air. “The White Lotus” stars Walton Goggins, 53, and Aimee Lou Wood, 31, addressed rumors about their alleged feud in a joint Variety interview published on Wednesday, June 4. “There is no feud. I adore, I love this woman madly, and she is so important to me,” Goggins said. … Read more
The joint IHOP-Applebee’s concept that Dine Brands has been developing will arrive in America in early 2025. The corporate parent of the two chains said its inaugural U.S. dual-branded restaurant will be in Seguin, Texas. It is expected to open its doors in the first quarter of 2025. Seguin is about 40 minutes northeast of San Antonio and … Read more
Artem Chigvintsev is reportedly demanding his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella), grant him joint custody of their son and provide spousal support. The former “Dancing With The Stars” pro made his demands in court documents he filed Friday, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. Chigvintsev was responding to Bella’s divorce petition which … Read more
Call it go-go a-go-go. Tesla Cybertrucks are being used for all sorts of unusual purposes, it turns out — New Jersey pizzaiolo turned his futuristic electric vehicle into a mobile oven, while the affluent city of Irvine, California created waves after dropping major ducats on a souped up version to add to their police fleet. But … Read more
When Frank Kabatas first came to the United States in 1997 when he was 23, he’d only ever seen pizza in the movies. A quarter of a century later, the Turkish immigrant, now 49, is the proud owner and operator of one of Manhattan’s most beloved pizza joints — the same one that fired him … Read more
New Yorkers who remember Starbucks in the 1990s — along with anybody who has seen the 1999 film “You’ve Got Mail,” which features one of the Seattle-based coffee giant’s earlier, comparatively lavish Manhattan stores — know that the days of the caffeine pusher as an upscale retreat from the stress of city life are long over. Now, … Read more
What happened in Bushwick didn’t stay in Bushwick. It took fabled Roberta’s 15 years, but the pizza paradise’s wood-fired ovens landed with a blast in the Penn Station/Madison Square Garden zone last month — a culinary and cultural upheaval that might change perceptions of the area’s fast-food commuter hell. Amazingly, the pizza, pasta and other Italian dishes that … Read more
Call it a joints effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite snacks to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch and dark chocolate at night. “I do find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my joints happier and less … Read more
The Sussexes are on the move. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have filmed a sit-down interview with Jane Pauley for “CBS Sunday Morning.” “Jane Pauley catches up with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to talk about their new project, an organization called ‘The Parents Network,’ in association with their … Read more
Lettuce celebrate! Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in Maryland, is sharing a cheap, unconventional hack for joint pain — wrapping cabbage leaves around the afflicted area. “Cabbage leaves have been used in some cultures as a topical application to reduce both inflammation and pain,” Sood explained in a TikTok last week. “It is … Read more
E tu, Ronald? At what once was the heart of the Roman Empire sits an American conquest: Italy’s first-ever McDonald’s. However, the Rome location, just steps from the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, is strikingly different from any stateside Golden Arches outpost. Guests are first greeted with a grand array of traditional sculptures, marble … Read more
It was the delivery. A Brooklyn pizza joint already considered one of the city’s best has watched its popularity explode after rapper Kendrick Lamar name-checked it in a new Drake diss track – adding legions of new fans to the pizzeria’s already solid following. The restaurant – Lucali on Henry Street in Carroll Gardens – … Read more
Ever crave Applebee’s and IHOP at the same time? US consumers could potentially get their fix of both at dual-branded restaurants in the future. Dine Brands Global, the corporate parent of the two chains, is “contemplat[ing] introducing this concept” of joint IHOP-Applebee’s restaurants in America, CEO John Peyton told analysts and investors last week. The concept for the … Read more
“The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri has claws! Years before Edebiri, 28, won an Emmy for the uber-popular Hulu show, she appeared on the “Scam Goddess” podcast in 2020 where she claimed Jennifer Lopez’s career is “one long scam.” While she probably didn’t ever think she would have to defend her comment, it may cause awkward … Read more
The more the merrier! New York City musician, Zeddy Will, 22, recently hosted a joint baby shower for his five pregnant baby mommas, one of his partners Lizzy Ashliegh claimed on TikTok. Ashleigh, 29, revealed the startling achievement by showing off the party invitations, which showed the shower being hosted in Queens on Jan. 14. … Read more