Adults are lovin’ it. McDonald’s is collaborating with Crocs on a new Happy Meal that’s grabbing plenty of grownup attention — even though it’s supposedly aimed at kids. Instagram food news account @snackolator shared that the Crocs Happy Meal will include “Exclusive Croc Clips,” which are mini keychains in the shape of the iconic rubber clogs. … Read more
No one tell Plankton. Wendy’s is reportedly coming out with their own Krabby Patty burger – an iconic item from the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants.” The under-the-sea delicacy, which is cooked up by SpongeBob at the Krusty Krab, will reportedly become available on Oct. 8 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show, per … Read more
You never know what you’ll get with an in-flight meal — but this one came with an extra shocking surprise. Earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport due to “spoiled food” that made passengers sick. Though experts have said food … Read more
Blown appetit. One traveler on TikTok took to the platform to share her shock between the advertised in-flight food that she ordered and the actual food she received. User @daisy_travels posted a video that has garnered 937,800 views as of Thursday morning explaining that she ordered a “penne pomodoro” on an EasyJet flight. The traveler … Read more
Despite years of inflation and rising food costs, McDonald’s customers can expect good value from their Value Meals again. As the prices of fast food rise, McDonald’s, which prides itself on value, is launching its hotly anticipated $5 Meal Deal next week, as the chain begins offering more ways to save exclusively for app users. … Read more
This summer’s “It” meal might just be the new “girl dinner.” Comprised of chic cult classics — a Caesar salad, order of french fries and dirty martini — the holy trinity of summer noshing has taken the internet, and local eateries, by storm. The trifecta, dubbed a “NYC happy meal,” has been touted by a bevy of … Read more
Whether it’s failing to get enough rest or indulging in unhealthy foods, Americans are deeply resistant to what’s good for us. Case in point — we’ve long been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, a metabolic boost that provides the cornerstone of nutrition. Yet, according to the American Journal of … Read more
Restaurant Brands International-owned Burger King is launching its own $5 meal deal ahead of McDonald’s, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing an internal memo, as burger wars heat up. US fast food chains are in a tussle to attract customers at a time when cost-of-living crisis has forced them to eat more meals at home, prompting companies to turn their focus … Read more
It’s a beloved treat for kids, complete with a hamburger or chicken nuggets, fries, apple slices, a drink, and a toy. But did you know there’s a secret feature in the Happy Meal box that even some McDonald’s staff are unaware of? Mom-of-two Kirsty Fox recently discovered the hack, which sees the packaging turn into a plate for … Read more
No need to turn that frown upside down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, McDonald’s is acknowledging that sometimes a Happy Meal is actually a Sad Meal. TMZ reported Wednesday that the UK division of the company is emphasizing mental health from May 13-19 with a major rebrand of their iconic Happy Meal, dropping … Read more
Going vegan or vegetarian for just one meal can lower levels of harmful ammonia in adults whose livers are permanently damaged by cirrhosis, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and Richmond VA Medical Center presented a burger containing 20 grams of protein to 30 carnivorous adults being treated at the … Read more
Love that chicken from Popeyes but on a diet? A New Jersey personal trainer and nutritionist is sharing how to make a meal at the national chicken chain for less than 500 calories. “Follow me,” Michael Ballantine implores his 85,600 TikTok followers in a January clip. He enters a Popeyes in Paramus and asks for … Read more
The customer nose best. McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands have debuted a revolutionary way to turn consumers onto their iconic burgers and fries — by launching the “world’s first billboard” that smells like their food. “This is the first time that a billboard has been used to diffuse the McDonald’s scent,” Golden Arches reps described in … Read more
Talk about some clean protein. A delicious-looking meal a mother tirelessly crafted for her family was ruined after she mistakenly used one ingredient that spoiled the entire dish — shower gel. “Okay, I feel so bad; look at what my poor mother did,” Kameron Jane said in the viral TikTok. Kameron Jane shared that her … Read more
Is there anything worse than fish in a Tube? A UK subway passenger recently earned the wrath of fellow commuters after unsealing a package of smelly fish with his bare hands aboard the London Underground, as seen in a TikTok video with more than 375,000 views. “Not someone eating reduced mackerel on the tube in … Read more
It’s no longer hip to be a square. Over half of Gen Z diners don’t think table etiquette is relevant anymore, according to a survey by restaurant group Prezzo. The survey found that 77% of Gen Z diners didn’t care if people put their elbows on the table and 60% couldn’t care less about how … Read more
Call it a sad-wich. A vegetarian voyager flew off the handle after an unnamed airline left them high and hangry at 30,000 feet with a meal that truly managed to put the “plain” in airplane. Now, the miffed meat eschewer is roasting the allegedly careless carrier via a Reddit post that’s currently taking off with … Read more
Qantas Airlines says a meal slammed online for looking like “prison food” or “dog food” fell well short of the airline’s standards. A customer posted a photo of the economy meal to a subreddit dedicated to the airline this week, sparking a Qantas pile-on. The traveler accidentally captioned the picture “meal I was survived”, revealing … Read more
This meal is out of this world. Having a Michelin-starred meal in space already would be an astronomical feat — and it comes at a sky-high price. SpaceVIP, one of the first luxury space-tourism companies, will host an immersive dining experience in space with Michelin-starred Denmark chef Rasmus Munk. Six explorers “will be making history … Read more
That takeout sushi you like could be seriously sus. When a pricey takeout dinner arrives late and cold, it’s more than just another annoyance at the end of a long day — your meal could also wind up making you sick, experts warn. That’s because the longer prepared food sits around waiting to be collected by … Read more