A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Angeles, has been gaining cash on Kalshi, the online “prediction market” app that lets users gamble on everything from political races to Met Gala looks. According to the shop’s … Read more
The perfect time to visit America’s favorite grocery store may surprise you, and so will this hack for finding the ideal shopping window. It’s well established that Trader Joe’s has a rabid fan base, drawn by the reasonable prices, “flirtatious” checkout folks, and cult favorite mini totes. Understandably, TJ stores are often crowded, with customers … Read more
A 19-year-old thrift shopper could be in line for a massive payday after buying what turned out to be a warm-up jacket worn by late basketball icon Wilt Chamberlain for just $3.07 at a Goodwill store. The rare piece is now up for auction through Sotheby’s, where it is expected to fetch between $150,000 and … Read more
A beloved LA institution that has been slinging sandwiches for over a century has been crowned California’s most iconic sandwich shop, beating out the Golden State’s countless trendy delis and viral lunch spots. In a new nationwide roundup of the most famous sandwich destinations in every state, Business Insider tapped Philippe the Original as the … Read more
The renowned Christmas toy store where toys came to life in the Tom Hanks movie “Big” is opening a second location. For the first time in over a century, the iconic FAO Schwarz is opening a second NYC location. The retailer is setting up shop at the Nordstrom NYC Flagship on West 57th Street, making … Read more
Amazon Prime Day isn’t the only place to find member deals this week. Costco is offering a Costco Member Appreciation Event running through June 26 to compete with Amazon, Target Circle Week and Walmart Deals who are all hosting savings events this week. Members will get deals on electronics, furniture, travel and household essentials. The … Read more
Sell-by dates in New York City are spoiled rotten. A quick peek inside your refrigerator and you may see the following phrases on your food: “sell by,” “best if used by,” or “use by,” but what do they actually mean, and which one do you follow — if any? New Yorkers aren’t sure, lawmakers say. … Read more
NYC’s iconic H&H Bagels is blowing towards the Windy City. The quintessential shop’s claim to fame is its kettle-boiled water bagels. The masterful recipe — baked on burlap-covered wood boards — produces bagels with a mouthwatering chewy center. This water bagel method has since become synonymous with the New York bagel, with cameos in Sex … Read more
Costco shoppers are flocking to the shelves over a legendary Aussie snack that has finally touched down in American stores. The “Australian Oreo” is sparking a wild Costco frenzy. Tim Tams, the iconic Australian cookie, have been stocked in Costco’s across the U.S. and American shoppers have been hoarding. The Original Tim Tam is a … Read more
Skinny lattes come with a side of curves at this new coffee shop. Tanlines Coffee, a Los Angeles bikini barista coffee shop in the industrial hub of Commerce, has drawn quite the buzz thanks to its scantily clad staff. But employees are spilling the tea on the worst kind of clientele you might expect to … Read more
If only we could rollback to the cheap grocery costs of yesteryear. Paying less than $1.50 for a carton of one dozen eggs, today, seems like a frugal foodie’s fever dream. But, alas, a newly viral vintage Walmart receipt from June 3, 2006 is painfully reminding social media of the company’s once shockingly low rollback prices on … Read more
It’s the place to shop and be seen. On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, in between sips of overpriced lattes and bites of creamy frozen yogurt and zesty truffle bagels, four Upper East Side high school students gather around an outdoor table to giggle and gossip about who they might run into on their lunch break … Read more
A Philadelphia pizza shop is about to start selling slices for $55 — each. What makes this particular piece of pizza from Marina’s Pizza Co. in the Fishtown neighborhood so special is caviar, a gold plate and a mother-of-pearl spoon visitors get to keep (the plate stays at the restaurant). “Debuting on Friday, May 22, Marina’s new … Read more
The owner of the world’s oldest sweet shop says classic sweets from the 1820s are still their best sellers after 199 years in business – including pear drops, bonbons, and humbugs. The Oldest Sweet Shop was founded in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, in 1827 and has since survived two world wars and a global pandemic. … Read more
Things may not be all lovey-dovey between Stefon Diggs and Cardi B after all. But the famed rapper had an explanation for what went down on Wednesday. The two were seen in the middle of a tense argument outside a coffee shop and gym in Burtonsville, Md., just days after the wide receiver kissed Cardi … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. They wish this bunny would hop right out of town. After nearly getting booted from downtown Nantucket last summer due to a chain-store ban, popular teen and tween sleepwear/lifestyle retailer … Read more
A staple at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA, will close after 23 years to make room for a trendy shop. Smoothie chain Jamba will close on July 6 and will be replaced by bubble tea shop Bopo Go! café, according to the Orange County Register. The Jamba in Downtown Disneyland is set to close … Read more
You can now make an online return without leaving your couch — but it comes at a price. Uber Eats has rolled out a new returns feature that allows avid online shoppers to return items purchased through the delivery app and receive an instant refund. “A first for the on-demand delivery industry, customers will now … Read more
Grocery shopping shouldn’t drain your energy — or your bank account. It can be draining to sit down and make a grocery list, but going to the store without a list can also lead to overspending or buying things you won’t use. To avoid these issues, social media users are using the 5-4-3-2-1 method to … Read more
Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more