The chaos caused by President Trump’s tariffs have been a bitter pill to swallow for those planning to open a restaurant in the Big Apple – including a sweets shop from the scion of the famed Zabar family. For now the candy prices are stable and comparable to other hotspots as foodie entrepreneurs appear to … Read more
Like many of us nowadays, I needed a reason to laugh. My mistake — encouraged by the offbeat bona fides of the British performers Tom Basden and Tim Key — was expecting “The Ballad of Wallis Island” to provide one. Bereft of chuckles or even a substantial story, this maudlin musical fable never escapes the … Read more
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream usually draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker headquartered in New York slips in what it calls a “shock flavor,” like Hidden Valley Ranch or pizza. Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos — … Read more
Oreo has released a new cookie flavor — and fans have had a sour reaction toward the unconventional collab. Oreo has teamed up with Sour Patch Kids to reveal the brand’s first-ever sour cookie, the new limited-edition aptly named Oreo Sour Patch Kid Cookies. Oreo and Sour Patch Kids have collaborated on a new cookie. … Read more
Some McDonald’s fans have soured on a popular dip. Add Sweet ‘N Sour Sauce to the list of foods some people shun after knowing how it’s made since they learned the main ingredient is apricot. While not new knowledge per se, this culinary bombshell blew up not long after the Golden Arches announced it was … Read more
When life gives you lemons, combine them with melons and make an all-new Frankenfruit. Japanese farmers are now selling Lemon Melons that were grown across five farms in the city of Furano, Hokkaido. According to its creators at Suntory, the Lemon Melon “is characterized by its strong sweetness with a slight acidity that makes it … Read more