A new initiative dedicated to the victims of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel aims to keep their memory alive by sharing their favorite dishes, Side Dish has learned. The tribute to the 1,400 people killed by Hamas terrorists is the brainchild of the Culinary Institute of Israel, called ASIF, which is creating an online … Read more
Back-to-school season is hectic enough — that’s why dinner is on Wendy’s. The fast-food company is honoring classes going back in session by offering a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any premium combo meal. Wendy’s is offering a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any premium combo meal. Bloomberg via Getty Images … Read more
Here’s a tip that’s taking off. A flight attendant admitted that there is a “seating strategy” behind meal service on a plane — and that some rows hold an advantage over others. “Often meal service will begin at the front of the cabin and progress to the back,” Joyce Chan of Cathay Pacific airline recently … Read more
Dinner at the drive-thru — it’s as American as fried apple pie. McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A and other popular fast food joints like Taco Bell and Wendy’s are a purely part of life for a nation of on-the-go eaters — no matter how fervently some like to pretend otherwise. And some experts say it’s totally fine to give … Read more
Talk about a plain meal. After “spoiled” meals on a Delta Airlines flight forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing at JFK International Airport on Wednesday, the carrier is sticking to pasta only for many of its international flights, CNBC reported. An estimated 70 people on the trip from Detroit to Amsterdam fell ill … Read more
Would you like some eyes with that? People may soon simply look at a restaurant checkout screen to pay as the novel, biometric technology is becoming increasingly widespread. One facial ID payment company PopID, is inking more and more deals across the U.S. to introduce this state-of-the-art technology into everyday establishments. Users simply take a … Read more
As dietary preferences continue to rise, it seems so do tensions around the family dinner table. One woman who’s currently navigating this issue took to an online forum to ask for advice after her sister-in-law recently turned vegan. The vegan conundrum Every week, Jo* (names changed) puts her hand up to host her extended family at her house for Sunday dinner, … Read more
Yes, you read that right. The idea of healthy fast food might sound paradoxical; however, certain chains, including Chick-Fil-A and Subway, now claim to have more such alternatives for children. Recently, nutrition scientist Lauryna Nelkine decided to see if they put their money where young customers’ mouths are by rounding up the top 10 lowest-calorie … Read more
You’ll flip for this news. This NYC hot spot sells high-end, boozy adult hamburger happy meals — but only the first lucky few can place an order. Michelin-starred chef Doug Brixton and his team at the Golden Swan in the West Village craft only 20 Brixton Burgers each night, a limited menu option served on … Read more
They’re tired of passengers treating their planes like a Sweetgreen in the sky. Flight attends for Lufthansa Airlines have proposed charging flyers for special meals, saying they’ve been inundated by an “excessive amount” of unique menu requests. “We are aware of the issue that the staff representatives for cabin crew complain about too many special … Read more
ChatGPT can do virtually anything — including getting you unlimited free McDonald’s meals. A so-called “millionaire” businessman bragged on a podcast that he’s used ChatGPT to scam McDonald’s into giving him 100 free meals by using the artificial intelligence system to generate fake complaints. Gage, co-host of All Things The Podcast and owner of re-selling … Read more
How many meals is too many, or even too less? Experts argue that eating up to 10 meals per day — contrary to the modern culture’s preaching of splitting one’s diet into breakfast, lunch, and dinner — might be more suitable for those who want to better their health. People who have stomach issues like … Read more
A recent college graduate from Virginia is attracting attention from true crime lovers on social media, as he cooks and tastes the final meals that were requested by well-known death row inmates. Since Sept. 1, Josh Slavin, 23, has shared 26 different Instagram Reels featuring his ratings of death row meal requests. The first one he posted … Read more
Celebrating the winter holidays for many means buying presents, arranging travel and planning hefty menus for meals with loved ones. However, this year those preparations may include skipping medications popularly used to facilitate weight loss. Reasons ranging from wanting to consume more holiday food without post-meal discomfort to aiming to save money have prompted some to look … Read more
A restaurant in Japan is leaving customers a bit slaphappy. Patrons at an eatery called Shachihoko-ya in Nagoya, Japan, can pay waitresses to slap them in the face, as revealed in a hilarious video. For the price of 300 Japanese Yen (about $2 USD), Kimono-wearing, stone-faced women will slap the eager customer’s cheeks with a … Read more
Adults are going to be lovin’ this news. Happy Meals for the 18-and-up cohort are back at McDonald’s, complete with collectible toys that cater to patrons’ nostalgia. The fast food giant promises a “childlike joy” that accompanies prying open the hallmark red-and-yellow Happy Meal box and unearthing a collectible toy under the rubble of rogue … Read more
They’re lovin’ it. Americans are turning down turkey in favor of fast food this Thanksgiving, surprising new research shows. While a big bird and lovingly cooked sides have long been at the heart of the holiday table, a survey of 2,000 US residents by Casino.org found many are now set to buck tradition — heading … Read more
‘Tis the season… in September? Mom-of-two Tahnee Beck has already made multiple dishes for this year’s Christmas dinner in order to have a “no stress” day. She began the prep on September 16 and has stashed much of it in the freezer. “In the past, I’ve been preoccupied with getting lunch ready and the day … Read more
(Image Credit: https://pixabay.com) “considering 95% folks snack, and that almost 1 / 4 of our energy come from snacks, swapping bad snacks which includes cookies, crisps and cakes to wholesome snacks like fruit and nuts is a genuinely easy way to enhance your fitness,” stated senior author Sarah berry, a researcher at king’s university London, … Read more
Is ‘lazy girl’ the new ‘it girl’? The idle archetype has been all the rage this summer, with ‘lazy girl’ lunches and ‘lazy girl’ pilates workouts gaining extreme internet popularity. Amy, a wife, mother and school teacher, has been documenting her weight loss journey on TikTok and claims that low-effort meals have been crucial in … Read more