The Bay Area’s latest grocery obsession is rolling into Silicon Valley — and night owls with a taste for sushi have a particularly delicious reason to celebrate. Hashi Market, a New York City-founded Japanese supermarket chain, is opening its first brand-new West Coast location in Cupertino on Friday, bringing shelves of imported snacks, premium seafood, … Read more
Cafe Charmant rocks Bleecker Street with a double-dose of scene and cuisine. Catch Hospitality Group’s latest restaurant is the biggest West Village sensation since an unknown Bob Dylan first played the coffeehouses. After the runaway success of Or’esh, The Eighty Six and Taylor Swift-favorite Corner Store, the Catch team, backed by Houston megabillionaire Tilman Fertitta, seemed … Read more
Move over, Buc-ee’s! In a shocking shift, the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI’s) latest convenience store rankings show beloved Buc-ee’s taking a tumble in customer rankings — while a surprising superstore rises to the top. America’s favorite convenience store for 2026 is Meijer, a Michigan-headquartered retailer -—beating out more than two dozen convenience stores evaluated … Read more
Those who have had a hard time nabbing a table at Soho hot spot The Corner Store may want to look to the restaurant’s new digs – coming to Las Vegas on Nov. 9. The new outpost, located at the Cosmopolitan, will be double the size of the NYC establishment that’s drawn the likes of … Read more
The Fresh Market, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, recently took home a coveted award in the supermarket space — and its CEO revealed to Fox News Digital exactly why he feels the company won. The store grabbed the No. 1 spot in the Best Grocery Store category of the 2026 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ … Read more
Erewhon isn’t the only California grocer drawing crowds. A supermarket in a quiet corner of Humboldt County has become an unlikely tourist hot spot after landing a cameo in one of last year’s most buzzed-about movies. Fans of “One Battle After Another” are flocking to the store — and even stopping traffic — for a … Read more
Fast-food chains are going old school with an innovative customer service update: human cashiers. The push for touch-screen kiosks, mobile app deals, and digital ordering has been sweeping across favorite fast-food chains for years. McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks have all offered exclusive in-app promotions to nudge customers online, while installing self-service kiosks in place … Read more
Shoppers are being Target-ed. The big box store has been tracking your shopping habits through chips planted in its shopping carts. And you can toss out your tin foil hat because an employee confirmed the freaky tech in a recent TikTok. The employee — who goes by the moniker Elijah P on the platform — … Read more
It seems discount shopping is a family affair. Some fans of members-only retail chain BJ’s Wholesale Club are only just finding out what the initials in the store’s name stand for. Although customers of the wholesale giant may assume it comes from its exclusive private-label brand, Berkley Jensen, there is actually a heartwarming story behind … Read more
Costco’s new arrival is taking the cake. This week, sweet-seeking shoppers have spotted the chain’s popular pumpkin cheesecake, a squash-ed superstore delicacy with whipped pumpkin topping and a hefty sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and other fall-forward spices. The reissue of Costco’s beloved dessert comes as pumpkin spice flavoring enters its peak season, with the ubiquitous … Read more
The freezer can help food last longer, but some kitchen staples may be better off stored elsewhere. Some foods can lose their texture, flavor or overall quality after being frozen and thawed, according to a recent list from food and cooking publication Food & Wine. New Jersey-based Chef Dennis Littley, a culinary educator and founder of … Read more
That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look. Nearly three-quarters of American adults take dietary supplements, with more than half reaching for them regularly. But behind the glossy labels and bold promises, some products aren’t what they seem. Experts say three supplement categories are particularly prone to problems flagged by third-party testing … Read more
Mike Breen might have been a little too starstruck when he was in the Mets locker room during the halcyon days of 1986. Breen, the avid Mets fan and Knicks play-by-play announcer on MSG Network, joined the SNY booth in the middle innings of Wednesday’s game against the Brewers and told the tale of how … Read more
Videos of people eating at Korean convenience stores are racking up millions of views on YouTube, with new quirky products constantly hitting shelves, turning each visit into a treasure hunt. Now, that viral convenience-store culture has arrived in Los Angeles with the just-opened Mokja in Highland Park. Mokja is a cafe, restaurant, market, and neighborhood … Read more
You don’t always get what you pay for. An expensive Los Angeles brand was recently roasted after a homeless man was caught catching Z’s inside the store. The California lifestyle brand — Aviator Nation — is known for its 1970s style hoodies, matching sets and sweatpants that will set you back $165. Lizzy Benichou, who … Read more
A cake sold by Whole Foods Market is so beloved by customers, it’s served at birthdays and weddings — and some people attest to eating it weekly. The market’s Berry Chantilly Cake “features layers of delicate vanilla cake, fluffy Chantilly cream frosting and fresh berries,” the Whole Foods website says. “It’s so irresistible, in fact, that … Read more
The arrival of fresh summer corn at grocery stores and farmers’ markets across the country is reviving a long-running debate: Should shoppers shuck corn before buying it? Shucking corn involves peeling off the outer green husks and removing the corn silk to get to the edible kernels underneath. Some shoppers shuck ears of corn before they buy it … Read more
The North Face made billions. Berkeley lost its last store. The outdoor retailer has quietly shuttered its final location in the California city that helped transform the once-small brand into a global powerhouse estimated by analysts to be worth more than $10 billion. The longtime Fifth Street outlet permanently closed on July 12, ending The … Read more
“Overwhelmed in Ohio” seeks advice on dealing with a new, intrusive neighbor constantly asking for items. “In a Dilemma in Pennsylvania” asks how to handle her husband’s brother dating his past one-night stand. A 17-year-old in the West worries about his thumb-sucking habit being exposed in college. DEAR ABBY: I moved into my apartment four … Read more
Say goodbye to your local pet supply. Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, just announced in an earnings call that dozens of its pet stores will be shutting down for good. Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer within the company’s portfolio and as of late June had 209 … Read more