The boss of Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks wore a “Philly Sucks” T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks. Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario’s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers … Read more
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
The latest cult sandwich spot in Los Angeles isn’t tucked inside a trendy strip mall or an influencer trap — it’s hiding in an industrial corner of Santa Clarita, next to warehouses and storage units. Chef James Dalton — the longtime private chef to Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts — quietly opened Table 504 last week, … Read more
Firehouse Subs is handing out free sandwiches — but only if your name is “in the Mike family.” The popular sub chain, which has more than 1,200 locations in the US, revealed that it would give away medium sandwiches on May 6 to anyone named “Michael” or any variation, including “Mike,” “Mikey,” “Micheala,” “Michelle,” “Michele” … Read more
Panera Bread’s latest menu item is drawing backlash online, as employees of the chain are claiming the new item leads to perfectly good bread and extra salad being tossed in the trash. The fast-casual chain’s new Salad Stuffers, which launched April 8, are marketed as “a bread bowl for your salad.” But workers posting on Reddit claim … Read more
Burger King is sliding into the slider game. The fast-food chain announced that it will test a new “King Size Sliders Box” for a limited time — but it’s only available in two cities. From April 14 through May 4, BK will be testing the king size sliders in Portland, OR, and Columbus, OH. Burger … Read more
A Los Angeles sandwich shop has been crowned the best in California — but fans of cold cuts should cover their eyes. Maciel’s Plant Butcher, which whips up vegan-only creations in Highland Park, was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America, according to a recent ranking by Only In Your State. The … Read more
America’s favorite sandwich giant is cutting a key perk of its loyalty program — and fans aren’t happy. Subway’s Sub Club has been allowing members to earn a free footlong sandwich for every three footlongs they buy through the Sub Club’s stamp program. Starting April 1, that benefit is gone — according to a report from Restaurant … Read more
It was the hero we don’t deserve. An Irish airplane passenger has sworn off flying Aer Lingus after being served the “world’s worst sandwich,” which was almost devoid of filling and scarcely bigger than his thumb. “It lacked the basic quality of what it is to be a sandwich,” Oisín Breen, 40, who works as … Read more
The cult-favorite McRib sandwich officially returned to certain McDonald’s on Tuesday, marking another comeback for the legendary limited-time menu item that has divided fans for over four decades. The tangy barbecue sandwich — seasoned boneless pork slathered in sauce and topped with pickles and onions on a toasted bun — has been tracked by fans since its … Read more
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year. … Read more
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe’s sells have the same pie-like … Read more
Eat your hearts out, breakfast purists. The best sandwich for the morning in New York state isn’t the classic bacon, egg and cheese roll. It’s not even served on a bagel. Chowhound — a food website — listed the best breakfast sandwiches in every state based on Yelp reviews, Reddit threads, and community forums “to … Read more
Bronx Bomber fans know all about Lobel’s world-class steak sandwiches, served only at Yankee Stadium — until very recently. Now, the rest of New York — even Mets fans! — will know, too, as the historic Upper East Side butcher’s where Jackie Onassis once shopped for chops debuts its first-ever sit-down eatery, smack in the heart of Midtown. … Read more
It’s a Pope-apalooza in Chicago. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope — the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. His hometown of the Windy City in Illinois, has been celebrating the best way they know how: with food. Cardinal Robert Francis … Read more
He’s a hometown hero. Knicks All-Star point guard and clutch playoff performer Jalen Brunson handpicked his own namesake sandwich. Three local shops were asked to craft game-winning grinders in his honor for a contest hosted by the Knicks and DoorDash. Brunson sampled each and trusted his gut — declaring the turkey confit, sweet potato and … Read more
March 7 is the first Friday of Lent — and many Catholics across America will be abstaining from eating meat this Friday and all Fridays through April 18, which is Good Friday this year. Plenty of fast-food restaurant chains are capitalizing on this, offering fish sandwiches throughout the Lenten season. Here are some of the best fast-food fish sandwiches … Read more
Burger King is extending the Christmas spirit through the end of the year. The fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas as part of their “31 Days of Deals” promotion. Royal Perks rewards members just need to made a purchase of $1 or more. Bloomberg via Getty Images On … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
They’re not McLovin’ it. McDonald’s fans are ribbing the restaurant chain after learning what a McRib is actually made of. Hint: It’s not a “rib.” McDonald’s fans have been shocked to learn that the sandwich doesn’t actually contain rib meat. McDonalds The sandwich features a seasoned slab of pork, for sure — but uses a … Read more