Olive Garden’s fan-favorite menu item, Never Ending Pasta Bowl, is back for a limited time — and at a cheap price. In a time when food prices seem to be constantly rising, Olive Garden is doing its customers a favor by not only bringing back its beloved unlimited pasta promotion — starting Monday, Aug. 25 … Read more
He’s lovin’ it. An ex-McDonald’s employee revealed a secret menu item — and what not to do to avoid pissing off the fast food chain’s employees. During Jamie Calder’s one year working at Mickey D’s — he discovered that the seasoning the fast food giant puts on its burgers is also delicious on other food … Read more
He said “I’ll be back” — and meant it. Arnold Schwarzenegger has stayed true to his “Terminator” mantra — and has already hit Midtown’s new Planet Hollywood, a venture he invested in when it launched in the early nineties. “Arnold the Governator was in New York, just around the time that we opened earlier this … Read more
The early bird gets the burger. Restaurants across the city are increasingly offering off-menu hamburgers only available to those in the know — and often in limited quantities and only during a specified time slot. While restaurateurs want to satisfy customers’ hunger for burgers — and be seen as neighborhood spots — they’re loath to be defined … Read more
Taco Bell customers are putting on their chef hats. The fast-food company launched a new nationwide in-app experience called Fan Style that allows fans to create, name and share their custom orders for anyone else to order. When other patrons order the custom creation, the original creator receives reward points equal to the value of … Read more
Famed chef Michael Anthony has grand plans to restore the Waldorf Astoria as the epicenter of the Big Apple’s crowded dining scene – and he’s starting by reimagining the famed hotel’s iconic dishes, Side Dish has learned. Anthony, the longtime executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, helms Lex Yard, the 220-seat restaurant that hopes to satiate … Read more
Good news for coffee lovers: Starbucks is now lifting the veil on its “secret menu,” and no memorization is needed. The company announced on Monday that secret menu drinks are currently accessible on the Starbucks mobile app. “[The] Starbucks ‘secret menu’ has been a thing for years, but today, it’s official,” the announcement read. “Beginning July 14, Starbucks Rewards … Read more
These days, restaurant menus aren’t always as straightforward as you’d like them to be. If you’re eating at a fancy restaurant, chances are you’ll be met with a list of miscellaneous ingredients rather than the name of an actual meal. Or, at a themed restaurant, you’ll have to read out the most insane sentence you’ve ever seen just … Read more
Steak, chicken and fish are off the table at this plant-based party. A bride took to Reddit after a fallout with her parents over her decision to make her wedding menu meat-free. She explained that she and her fiancé are getting married on October 31, 2026 — a spooky affair on multiple fronts if you’re … Read more
Talk about a pricey “POV.” Three Gen Z sisters got a not-so-tasty surprise when they ordered steak at a coastal North Carolina restaurant — only to realize too late what “MKT” on the menu actually meant. Spoiler: it doesn’t mean “Marked down” — it means “market price.” In a TikTok video that’s racked up more … Read more
When you visit your local McDonald’s, you might notice a new addition to the menu — or if you live in Chicago, two new additions. The fast food chain has added the Daily Double to its national menu, expanding its value meal offerings. The new burger is made with two beef patties, American cheese, shredded … Read more
McDonald’s is preparing to turn up the heat this summer with the introduction of some spicy menu items. The fast-food giant says it has been serving up the “GOAT breakfast sandwich” for 50 years, and starting July 8, a new spicy variation of the Egg McMuffin will be available at participating restaurants for a limited time. “This … Read more
Starbucks’ top executive has agreed to further align its menu with the Trump administration’s health goals under its “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who has been examining the nation’s food system to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease, said in a … Read more
Starbucks’ top executive has agreed to further align its menu with the Trump administration’s health goals under its “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who has been examining the nation’s food system to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease, said in a … Read more
Chipotle has a new dip coming to its menu for the first time since 2020. Its restaurants in the U.S. and Canada will start offering a new limited-time Adobe Ranch dip beginning June 17, the company announced Monday. When it becomes available, the new Adobo Ranch will contain adobo peppers, sour cream, and a “unique blend of herbs … Read more
McDonald’s recently added McCripsy Strips to its U.S. menu and, according to one analyst, they might not be hitting the mark with all customers. The fast-food giant first launched the McCrispy Strips in late April, with all participating restaurants across the country selling them by May 5. The company said in an April 24 press release that … Read more
Land ho! You’ve heard of fresh-caught salmon and even farm-raised — but what about lab-grown? San Francisco cellular agriculture company Wildtype is the latest company to get FDA approval for its lab-grown salmon Only three other companies have gotten the stamp of approval to sell cultivated salmon so far. The company made waves in the … Read more
The fast-food chain is adding two brand-new variations of the beloved Whopper burger to its menu: the Barbecue Rodeo and the Classic Rodeo. Although these sandwiches sound like they would make a killing in Burger King locations throughout the US, they’ll only be available in Japan restaurants for a limited time — at least for … Read more
It’s a wrap battle. Fans who can’t wait for McDonald’s beloved Snack Wrap to return now have another option: Popeyes is introducing Chicken Wraps to its menu. On Monday, June 2, the fried chicken chain announced that the new item will be available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Starting June 2, Popeyes … Read more
Three fascinating new restaurants have opened their doors in New York City, just in time for summer. One elevates the pre-theater dinner dining scene for those looking for a great meal before Broadway, another lifts any occasion to the point of the divine, and the third is a new steakhouse from famed chef Daniel Boulud. … Read more