It was ruff skies for diners on China Eastern Airlines last week. As if airlines weren’t seemingly tightening budgets enough: Passengers were shocked and revulsed after their inflight menu appeared to offer “dog food” as one of the dinner options, per a Facebook post currently blowing up online. “What is it?” inquired the poster, named … Read more
‘Tis the season for Starbucks red cups and holiday drinks. The coffee franchise is swapping out pumpkin spice for peppermint to bring in the season of joy. Customers can expect the return of fan-favorite drinks and food, some new festive drinks, and of course, the return of the iconic “red cup.” When is this year’s … Read more
This Big Mac hack seems like a ham-burglary. As inflation is seemingly sending Big Mac prices to Pluto, McDonald’s aficionados think you deserve a break today and have devised a way, among other McHacks, to save money on their trademark double-decker hamburger. The money-saving shortcut comes as the Golden Arches experienced a 14% uptick in … Read more
Fashion fans are going to eat up this Chanel diner. The Parisian luxury fashion house is opening a diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — but don’t expect to be served greasy grub like burgers and french fries. From Sept. 8-10, Chanel fans can visit the Lucky Chance Diner for a free experience to celebrate the launch … Read more
Life is gourd. Starbucks’ fall menu has allegedly leaked, and it seems like there could be some fun, new food and drink additions to make the upcoming pumpkin spice season even more delicious than usual. This week, food blogger @markie_devo took to Instagram to post the supposed scoop, which he claimed was from a Starbucks … Read more
The discovery of hundreds of genes that directly influence what we choose to eat paves the way for personalized healthy diet plans, say scientists. They believe new insights into the genetic basis for food preferences could help improve nutrition on an individual basis. In one of the first large-scale studies of genes related to diet, … Read more
You may now kiss the McBride. Fast food giant McDonald’s announced last month that it is now offering a $200 wedding plan for those who wish to have the golden arches cater their big day. According to a post on the company’s Indonesian Instagram account, the wedding package includes 100 chicken sandwiches and 100 packs of … Read more
Three in 10 Americans have “menu anxiety” when ordering food from a restaurant, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults found younger generations were far more likely to have anxiety while ordering — 41% of Gen Z and millennials (aged 18–43), compared with only 15% of Gen X and baby boomers (aged 44–77). A … Read more
When Alok Yadav moved to the UK from India, he barely spoke a lick of English. Other than basic phrases like “thank you” and “please,” the young entrepreneur was at a loss for words — literally — until he landed a janitor job at Domino’s. Now, he runs his own store. Yadav, 36, was eager … Read more
McCake anyone? McDonald’s fans are in shock and awe after learning the fast food chain sells a “Ronald Birthday Cake” in a now-viral TikTok. But employees are just shocked to learn it exists. In a 17-second clip with 5.4 million views, Kayleigh Weeks, who goes by @kayrock93 on the social media site, revealed the secret menu … Read more
Give ’em a hand. Royal fans are devising creative dishes to celebrate Saturday’s coronation of King Charles III — including a snack honoring the 74-year-old monarch’s so-called “sausage fingers.” The “sausage finger” sandwich boasts sliced cherry tomato cufflinks and even a cheese signet ring. “Just woke up to this absolute beauty mum spent most of … Read more
Fans are McLovin’ it. McDonald’s is reportedly once again bringing back the fan-favorite Oreo Frappé for a limited time in the spring and summer, according to the Fast Food Post. The chocolaty beverage will be available starting May 17 at select locations, the website said. The fast food giant has yet to officially confirm the … Read more
A Michelin star chef in Spain to looking to put an unusual delicacy on the menu — fish semen. Dabiz Muñoz, a Madrid-based chef, was invited to try the dish by Japanese chef Hiro Sato — and was blown away. The delicacy, called shirako, can be harvested from pufferfish, octopus, monkfish and cod. The semen … Read more
Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles is dishing out his opinion on his mother’s forthcoming coronation with husband King Charles. The food critic, 48, first touched upon the reported “Not My King” protests that are set to go down on May 6 in the United Kingdom — the date of the monarchs’ crownings. “Everyone has the … Read more
This cheesy cottontail is hopping again! After a three-year hiatus, Novelli’s Pork store on Staten Island is serving up their ear-resistible mozzarella bunnies. The unique Easter delights — which are decorated with green and black olives for eyes and a roasted red pepper schnoz — were a staple at the Oakwood salumeria for over two decades before … Read more
Street Urchin, a restaurant in Manchester, England, has caused some controversy after adding a dish made from squirrel to its menu. Source link
Calling all busboys, dishwashers, line cooks and more, here’s your chance to dine at a Michelin-starred chef’s restaurants with VIP treatment — “at cost.” Chef John Fraser, who has won critical raves for past efforts at Dovetail and Nix, is offering restaurant workers a 70% discount on menu prices at his Big Apple restaurants as … Read more
Taco Bell is heating up its menu this summer with the return of the fan-favorite Volcano Menu. The fast-food restaurant will reintroduce the Volcano Burrito, Volcano Taco and the option to add Lava Sauce on any item beginning in June, the company announced Thursday. “From petitions, to recreating their own DIY alternatives from home, Taco Bell fans took … Read more
I’ll have what she’s having. A wedding planner on TikTok shared a menu at a recent wedding featuring a raunchy typo that probably had people reconsidering their choice of appetizer. The menu showed two options under the “To start” section: “Chargrilled quail, local hunter valley sticky bbq marinade, petite egg noodle salad, jus” and aged … Read more
This employee is spilling the (pink) drink. A former employee of Starbucks revealed in a TikTok that the coffee brand has allegedly stolen recipes from creators — including those that are on the “secret menu.” The Tiktok, which was posted in mid-January, received nearly 182,000 views. Laschnella’s video was in response to another one asking … Read more