Diners at Outback Steakhouse and other major restaurant chains in California are about to see a permanent shakeup on their menus — and it isn’t a new cut of beef. Starting July 1, the chain will be required to clearly disclose if each menu item contains any of the nation’s nine major food allergens, thanks … Read more
Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more than 3,000 calories in a single sitting, with Americans piling their plates high with seasonal favorites loaded with sugar, fat and salt. But by taking a cue from the … Read more
Gordon Ramsay never minces words. The famous chef, 59, recently did an interview with The Sunday Times and had a sharp response to being asked if he’d modify his menus for people who have smaller appetites from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro. The interviewer who spoke to Ramsay specifically brought up how fellow British chef Heston … Read more
Pumpkin spice wasn’t always so nice. The iconic pumpkin-spiced latte from Starbucks that went on to create a whole pumpkin spice industry almost didn’t make the cut. In 2003, the coffee giant set out to create a fall-inspired drink that featured flavors that were comfortable and warm. The iconic PSL from Starbucks almost didn’t make … Read more
Fans are lovin’ the latest McDonald’s menu updates. The fast-food giant announced plans to add select drinks from its beverage-forward concept CosMc’s to regular menus later this year. During an earnings call on Tuesday, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the company gained “interesting learnings” about the rollout of the wacky new concept that launched … Read more
Some food trends have deep roots, some are fleeting, some are outright silly and some are just plain fun. I am putting the “just plain fun” label on this one: pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth. Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods. … Read more
Inflation-battered diners are putting aside less time and money for extravagant chefs’ tasting menus – leading many Big Apple restaurants to ditch the pricey concept in favor of a la carte options that can be shared, Side Dish has learned. Industry insiders say new restaurants are not launching tasting menus, and many who do have … Read more
McDonald’s has long been known for their affordable menu prices — hello, Dollar Menu — but in recent years, customers have been increasingly complaining of pricing discrepancies. A man recently went viral on TikTok complaining about how his McDonald’s app offered him a Steak, Egg and Cheese Bagel for $7.99 á la carte and $12.19 … Read more
Rosé, no way. Pink is so passé — orange is the preferred wine color at this summer’s smartest poolside soirees, as the ancient, skin contact, skin-fermented glug makes grape strides towards global popularity. The UK-based retailer Ocado has seen a 99% increase in orange wine sales since last year, according to The Guardian, and in … Read more
Restaurant patrons have had their fill of menu QR codes. Once a new-age innovation to easily and quickly access menus on your smartphone, the existence of the humble barcode plastered to the table is now the hallmark of a tacky eatery. “It’s like self-checkout or putting your own IKEA stuff together,” Oz du Soleil, a 59-year-old software … Read more
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. The stand-up comedian took to social media saying a restaurant he dined at should get rid of the “COVID fee” he said it charged him. The fee was $3, according to Maniscalco. “I went to a restaurant last night, and I got the … Read more
Do better, Dave. Wendy’s has whipped up yet another social media storm with the announcement of a new orange creamsicle-flavored Frosty, available at US locations from Mar. 19 — but fans are demanding more than just a taste of the vast variety of sweet treats available exclusively overseas. The controversy-courting fast foodery, which found itself under … Read more