Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

Why are flags flying at half-staff? Nationwide order serves as a somber, lesser-known tribute

Across the country, United States flags were lowered to half-staff in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day of observance honoring officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. As part of the nation’s Police Week, flags at half-staff are meant to remember fallen officers and the families they left behind, according … Read more

Padma Lakshmi serves ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ with a side of gorgeous jewels

Padma Lakshmi serves ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ with a side of gorgeous jewels

Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the triumph of making a show … Read more

Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend

Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend

Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los … Read more

Thanksgiving dinner prices are soaring — but Costco has a ready-made meal that serves 8 for $40

Thanksgiving dinner prices are soaring — but Costco has a ready-made meal that serves 8 for

Give thanks for a good deal. Holiday grocery staples have seen price hikes compared to last year — but Costco has an affordable shortcut to Thanksgiving dinner that comes with a lot less stress. Many Costco shoppers have probably already heard of their Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, which costs $269.99 and feeds eight people … Read more

Michelin-starred restaurant serves yogurt with ‘ancient recipe’ using this ingredient

Michelin-starred restaurant serves yogurt with ‘ancient recipe’ using this ingredient

Yogurt made with ANTS was served at a Michelin-starred restaurant after scientists recreated an ancient recipe. Yogurt ice-cream sandwiches in the shape of an ant, mascarpone-like cheeses, and cocktails – all inspired by using the insect as a key ingredient – were dished up to diners as part of the experiment. The yogurt tasted “slightly … Read more

VIP hairstylist Julien Farel serves style at US Open pop-up

VIP hairstylist Julien Farel serves style at US Open pop-up

If Julien Farel’s plane hadn’t been late, Carlos Alcatraz might still have a luxurious mop. “I was scheduled to cut his hair,” says the debonair French stylist, whose flight from Palm Beach was delayed. “And then his brother took care of it. I came back and I was like, ‘Okay!’” Alcaraz’ startlingly short buzz cut … Read more

Cattle rancher claims restaurant serves ‘fake steak’ — here’s how they get away with scamming customers

Cattle rancher claims restaurant serves ‘fake steak’ — here’s how they get away with scamming customers

Get that meat outta here. In a world of various kinds of meat alternatives — it can be hard to tell what’s real or not these days. A cattle rancher recently took to social media to share what he discovered to be a “glued meat product” and is instructing others how to spot one when … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ bartender Wells Adams spills on contestant drink requests—and what he serves wife Sarah Hyland

Exclusive | ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ bartender Wells Adams spills on contestant drink requests—and what he serves wife Sarah Hyland

They’re old-fashioned. “Bachelor in Paradise” bartender Wells Adams revealed the drink requests he received from senior contestants competing on the show this season. “They drink like old people drink, which is like, ‘I need two fingers of Glenlivet. I need some Chablis mixed in with some Mylanta,’” he told The Post. Wells Adams has been … Read more

Exclusive | NYC restaurant out of seating serves customers in apartment next door

Exclusive | NYC restaurant out of seating serves customers in apartment next door

Now this is home cooking! Upper East Side Italian restaurant Caffe Buon Gusto has been quietly seating customers in an apartment next door when their dining room is full, cramming them into its two bedrooms, living room and even hallway — stunning the unsuspecting. “I had zero idea. They have a main dining room, that’s … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott serves up the year’s most dazzling jewelry

Exclusive | ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott serves up the year’s most dazzling jewelry

Actress Abby Elliott is basking in the afterglow of a much needed mini vacation. After wrapping the fourth season of “The Bear” in Chicago, she headed straight to New York to catch up with old friends, see a Broadway show and model piles of gorgeous jewels as our cover star. She was dazzled by all … Read more

Secret McDonald’s serves up fare you won’t find elsewhere — and it’s hiding in plain sight in the middle of this major city

Secret McDonald’s serves up fare you won’t find elsewhere — and it’s hiding in plain sight in the middle of this major city

Big Macs are basic — this Midwest McDonald’s is serving up global eats with major street cred. Tucked into Chicago’s bustling West Loop, beneath the golden arches of corporate HQ and its elite Hamburger University training ground, lies a Mickey D’s unlike any other in the country.  This secret-ish spot, officially dubbed the McDonald’s Global … Read more

Wegmans serves up its first NYC eatery to lure devoted shoppers

Wegmans serves up its first NYC eatery to lure devoted shoppers

Wegmans is betting that the cult-like devotion of its shoppers will carry over from the supermarket aisles to its first restaurant in the Big Apple. The Rochester, NY-based chain –  which opened in Astor Place in 2023, with lines that began to form at 4 a.m. – will launch a Japanese-themed eatery adjacent to the … Read more

McDonald’s fans shocked to learn chain serves beer overseas: ‘America could never’

McDonald’s fans shocked to learn chain serves beer overseas: ‘America could never’

They’re salty. American McDonald’s customers are shocked to learn that ordering beer at the chain overseas is quite common. “I’ve eaten at an Italian McDonald’s in Florence and Venice, just to see what it would be like… America could never,” one X user posted Monday. They noted washing down their meal with a beer was … Read more

Inside the Tony Awards afterparties: Angelina Jolie serves McDonald’s, Billy Porter protests

Inside the Tony Awards afterparties: Angelina Jolie serves McDonald’s, Billy Porter protests

“No more Carlyle! No more Carlyle!,” shouted Billy Porter.  It’s not so often you witness a protest inside the ritzy Carlyle Hotel, but the “Kinky Boots” actor was furious.  “Everybody leave right the f—k now!,” he said. The “Pose” star and a slew of others — including yours truly, Corey Cott (“The Heart of Rock … Read more

Designer Laura Kim serves new tabletop and furniture collab with Crate & Barrel

Designer Laura Kim serves new tabletop and furniture collab with Crate & Barrel

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Laura Kim is known for her twin passions: fashion and food. So it makes perfect sense that the co-founder of Monse, co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta and famously elegant host has launched her own line of … Read more

Serena Williams serves up her new makeup line named (what else?) Wyn Beauty

Serena Williams serves up her new makeup line named (what else?) Wyn Beauty

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. While it would be next to impossible to find a female tennis player who whacks the ball harder than Serena Williams, the 37-time Grand Slam champ (yes, you read that right; 23 singles titles and 14 doubles, the … Read more

Spring Break’s hottest shot: Bartender serves drink along with a slap to the face, makes $6K nightly

Spring Break’s hottest shot: Bartender serves drink along with a slap to the face, makes K nightly

This takes punch-drunk to a new level. Spring Breakers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are cramming into a local bar for shots and slaps — but it’s not a bar fight. Spring Breakers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are cramming into a local bar for shots and slaps — but it’s not a bar fight. Instagram/hurricaneaiyana Bartender Aiyana Callas, … Read more

Tree hidden in Central Park serves as special pet memorial: ‘Warms my heart’

Tree hidden in Central Park serves as special pet memorial: ‘Warms my heart’

A tree in Central Park, Manhattan, appears to be leaving a lasting impression on visitors for an unexpected and heartwarming reason. Central Park, located in the heart of New York City, occupies 840 acres and is home to over 18,000 trees, according to the Central Park Conservancy.  One tree in the park, however, is catching … Read more

NYC’s most thrilling new restaurant serves delicious kangaroo — hop to it!

NYC’s most thrilling new restaurant serves delicious kangaroo — hop to it!

The city’s most thrilling new restaurant is a narrow, 28-seat spot on Avenue A where kangaroo’s the name of the game. Foxface Natural opened last spring, and its wild-and-woolly menu has been polarizing. Most critics and diners have loved it, but some have been quite negative, likening dishes to “elaborate jokes.” In addition to kangaroo … Read more