This Olive Garden guest had unlimited suspicions. A customer recently worried Olive Gardens’s corporate team when they shared what they discovered on their breadstick. The breadsticks are one of the most devoured items on the menu largely thanks to the “Never Ending First Course” deal. Bloomberg via Getty Images TikTokker @fartbubble69420 posted a video showing … Read more
An Australian woman has shared a “disgusting” find in a steak she ordered at a restaurant, with footage showing live maggots wriggling inside the meat. The woman had headed out for a meal on Nov. 10 with her husband and son. They chose to dine at Lone Star Rib House Penrith, where depending on the … Read more
Want to sample the world’s most expensive Michelin-starred tasting menu? First, take off your shoes —and sit down on the floor. Guests hoping to dine at the one-star Ginza Kitafuku in Tokyo will have to adhere to house rules before paying $2,130 per head for the restaurant’s costliest meal — composed entirely of a kind … Read more
More and more Americans are complaining about dating amid inflation, so what’s a cash-strapped singleton to do? Well, it turns out that in the age of casual dating, most people are fine with casual dining. Not only does it lighten your financial load, but it also sets a super relaxed tone for getting to know … Read more
A new report from Resy digs into the food and dining trends of the past year — as well as which restaurants in the Big Apple take the cake as the most beloved. The reservation platform, which analyzed booking data and diner surveys to compile the report, dished the New York City hotspots that are rebooked … Read more
It left diners sleepless in Seattle. Fob Sushi Bar’s Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee’s video review of the restaurant. “In response to recent food safety concerns, we have decided to close our Fob sushi locations in Seattle and Bellevue until further … Read more
Shake Shack is cleared to fry. Delta Airlines has announced a partnership to serve the New York-based burger joint on long-haul flights — to a lucky, moneyed few. That’s right, an all-beef cheeseburger with Shake Shack’s special sauce, plus lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomato on a potato bun, can be yours at cruising altitude — as long as … Read more
A lot of fancy New York restaurants have opened outposts in Miami. But what happens when a fancy South Beach place takes the plunge in Manhattan? Casa Tua, a Miami Italian-ish joint that has been a magnet for boldfacers in the Sunshine State, leapfrogged to the Upper East Side this month. While the original has … Read more
A lot of fancy New York restaurants have opened outposts in Miami. But what happens when a fancy South Beach place takes the plunge in Manhattan? Casa Tua, a Miami Italian-ish joint that has been a magnet for boldfacers in the Sunshine State, leapfrogged to the Upper East Side this month. While the original has … Read more
As the winter chill sets in, New York City transforms into a cozy haven with plenty of ways to warm up and unwind beyond your couch. From rooftop saunas to slurping soup, explore these hidden winter wonders as the city offers a perfect mix of comfort and charm. Whether you’re seeking something to eat or … Read more
The famed Garden restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel looks like it was stuck in a time warp as the iconic property finally reopened its doors Friday after being shuttered for four years. The exact same 20-foot-tall acacia trees still soared majestically among the identical 86 seats that made the Garden a favorite destination for … Read more
If you ever get the opportunity to dine with the viral Pasta Queen Nadia Caterina Munno, don’t even think about ordering a cocktail with your meal. “Wine goes with dinner,” she proclaimed during a visit to Patsy’s Italian Restaurant in Midtown. “Cocktails are always for aperitivo beforehand, and then to sip if you go out … Read more
My first lunch at Michael’s was in 1995. Playboy magazine had flown me in from Moscow where I had snagged an exclusive interview with the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who was then running for president of Russia. It felt like everybody who was anybody was in the room, which glowed with its minimalist design, spectacular flower … Read more
Applebee’s is making sure their customers are eatin’ good. The restaurant chain has officially placed its hat in the ring for both the chicken sandwich and meal deal wars. In celebration of the rollout of their new Big Cluckin’ hand-breaded chicken sandwich, Applebee’s has unveiled a $10 value meal. In celebration of the rollout of … Read more
Are you brave enough to try this dish? Maybe when pigs fry. New York City epicures are devouring a “special” Ecuadorian delicacy, guinea pigs — better known stateside as a potential pet for kids — and hailing them as a “very delicious” feast. At least that is the experience at the restaurant La Casa Del … Read more
Thank you for your service. That’s the message restaurants across the country are serving up on Veterans Day this year. On Monday, Nov. 11 and in some cases beyond, popular chains from coast to coast are offering irresistible deals and free meals to our fierce defenders of freedom, as a small token of appreciation. From … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Remedy Place debuts in Soho, Francesco Clemente sets the table … Read more
The joint IHOP-Applebee’s concept that Dine Brands has been developing will arrive in America in early 2025. The corporate parent of the two chains said its inaugural U.S. dual-branded restaurant will be in Seguin, Texas. It is expected to open its doors in the first quarter of 2025. Seguin is about 40 minutes northeast of San Antonio and … Read more
Mark Wahlberg recently entered uncharted territory. The 53-year-old actor’s restaurant suffered a large fire on its patio due to a flat, outdoor fire pit on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Flecha Cantina told People that a fire started after “a defective fire pit caught fire on the bottom of it.” “The fire crew came and put it out … Read more
I can’t wait to return to Borgo (124 E. 27th Street). Neither will you after your first meal at the best new Italian restaurant for grown-ups in many a Neapolitan, Abbruzzese or Roman moon. Its accessible, regions-roaming menu scored high on all but one of fourteen dishes I had in every category. It offers a … Read more