It’s dill-icious. On Tuesday, Shake Shack announced they were adding fried pickles to their menu, the first-ever side that isn’t crinkle-cut fries. The new item features dill pickles in the restaurant’s “proprietary brine,” fried “to perfection” with a crispy outer layer, and served with a side of house-made Shack Ranch. Shake Shack’s fried pickles are … Read more
One of America’s most nostalgic restaurant chains is getting a facelift. TGI Fridays announced a menu overhaul on Tuesday as part of what they’re calling “TGI Fridays’ ongoing comeback story.” The plan for bankruptcy bounce-back involves changes to a whopping 85% of its menu, with multiple new items launching nationwide Wednesday, May 14. When making … Read more
What if your crisp, fountain Sprite tasted like a sweet treat? TikTokkers have discovered a hack to get a secret menu item at McDonald’s: Cotton Candy Sprite. TikTokkers have discovered Cotton Candy Sprite at McDonald’s. radub85 – stock.adobe.com The trick to getting the carnival-like twist on a regular soda is to order a Sprite and … Read more
Talk about a Happy Meal. McDonald’s announced the addition of chicken strips to its menu, and fans are certainly lovin’ it. The fast-food chain is launching McCrispy Strips, made with 100% white meat strips and coated with a new black pepper-flavored breading. McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips to its menu. “We’ve been listening … Read more
Más nugs, please. When Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets first debuted in December as a limited-time offering, the menu item was an instant hit — and ever since, fans have been begging the fast-food chain to bring them back. The fast-food chain is taking the hint: the beloved offering will return on April 24 as … Read more
Starbucks is getting into summer mode. The coffee giant revealed its 2025 summer menu — and customers will be able to get it sooner than they think. Launching in May, Starbucks confirmed two seasonal drinks will be returning to the menu, as well as some new food and drink items. One new menu item will … Read more
Disney is elevating its game when it comes to theme park dining, using artistry, real-world experiences, trends and inspiration from its classic movies to push boundaries. “From Mickey bars to Michelin stars” was a phrase commonly used during a demonstration at Walt Disney World on Tuesday featuring food and beverage directors. While they understand the … Read more
It’s food for thought. Next time you look at a restaurant menu, you may notice several traits that make you more willing to spend extra money. In a phenomenon that Delish calls “menu psychology,” eateries entice hungry customers into spending more on a meal through key traits. “For most restaurants, the goal is to drive … Read more
They’re pretty clucking unhappy. Chick-fil-A fans are feeling uncharacteristically salty toward the fast food chain after finding out their fave has been tinkering with the waffle fry recipe. “We recently made a slight adjustment to our Waffle Potato Fries recipe, which offers the same great taste while also making our Waffle Potato Fries stay crispier, … Read more
A picture isn’t worth a thousand burgs. While most fast-food chains plaster their menus with food pics, Five Guys keeps its munchies list free of food porn — and it’s not by accident. In a viral TikTok clip with thousands of views, an employee at a branch in Ireland claimed that the barebones approach is … Read more
Chick-fil-A is introducing some new menu items — but only certain customers will be able to get them. Food blogger Snackbetch posted a roundup of new exclusive menu items that are only available at Truett’s Chick-fil-A locations. Truett’s Chick-fil-A restaurants, scattered throughout Georgia, are dedicated to the life and legacy of founder Truett Cathy. These … Read more
Border-line genius. Taco Bell is adding chicken nuggets to menus nationwide starting on Thursday — as the chain attempts to appeal to younger consumers said to increasingly prefer poultry over beef. Expect all-white meat bites in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor — dusted with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs for a Mexican-infused chicken explosion, Today.com reported. Customers can … Read more
Fans of a favorite fast food chain are bitter over the restaurant’s price hikes. Chipotle frequenters are now vowing to swear off the fast-casual Mexican grill after the company announced a price increase of approximately 2% on its menu offerings nationwide to “offset inflation.” But the eatery’s regulars are not pleased by the soaring costs … Read more
McDonald’s Snack Wrap is officially making a comeback. In a new interview with “Good Morning America,” McDonald’s USA president Joe Erlinger confirmed that the cult-favorite menu item that was once discontinued will be returning in 2025. “The Snack Wrap will be back in 2025,” Erlinger said. “This has a cult following. I get so many … Read more
McDonald’s has gone all in on the meal deal wars — but a former corporate chef from the Golden Arches doesn’t think it will bring back customers. Mike Haracz, who worked at McD’s until 2019, shared on TikTok that the $5 value meal won’t turn a profit for the company. The $5 Meal Deal includes … Read more
Cheese please! As we prepare for Thanksgiving, our national day of gratitude and gluttony, plenty of people are cooking up menus packed with dairy goodness — but how do we whey the health scales in our favor? Some cheeses are better for you than others, and picking the right ones can mean getting a tasty … Read more
These salad haters deserve to be tossed. A humiliated bride was “completely upstaged” at her own wedding after hungry guests snubbed the upscale vegan dinner menu — and ordered pizza for delivery instead. Taking to Reddit, the emotionally distraught bride — whose missive was deployed while crying in the bathroom as the events unfurled — … Read more
This bridesmaid refused to say “I do.” Tiele Azambuja, a Brazilian bodybuilder and booty model, has backed out of her bestie’s bridal party after being told she “wasn’t allowed” to bring her own food to the fête. “I take my lifestyle very seriously,” carb-conscious Azambuja, 29, told NeedtoKnow. As a fitness fox, Azambuja is not … Read more
Sweetgreen will now lettuce fully indulge ourselves. The healthy salad chain has tossed a classic fast-food staple into the mix joining in a potential bid to capitalize on the growing “girl dinner” trend. Customers at select stores can now add a side of fries to their order, allowing them to get one step closer to … Read more
Starbucks is brewing up the holiday spirit. The coffee chain officially dropped its holiday menu on Thursday, Nov. 7 — but customers in the US are thirsting for two drink options only available overseas. The 2024 holiday menu sees the return of many fan favorites, including the iconic Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline … Read more