Category: Food & Drink

Carmelo Anthony Is Teaming Up with a Rhone Winemaker for His Own Label

From Busch Stadium to Coors Field, baseball and beer have a long established history. But with basketball, though you’ll certainly see fans drinking beers, as far as the players are concerned, the NBA has become a league of wine enthusiasts. According to Food & Wine, LeBron James — arguably the NBA’s biggest star — has been outspoken about his […]

Not a Supply Chain Issue: Extreme Weather to Blame for Shortage of popular Sriracha hot sauce

The maker of one of the United States’ most beloved condiments has been forced to suspend production of its iconic spicy sauces until at least Labor Day. A worsening drought and rising temperatures are to blame. In a letter sent out to customers in mid-April, the company said it is facing a severe shortage of chili and […]

Wendy’s Is Introducing a Strawberry Frosty for the First Time Ever This Summer

We live in a world of limited-time-offer overload. Major brands like Krispy Kreme and Oreo constantly parade out limited time items to keep people excited. And Mountain Dew recently announced six new flavors on one day! Frankly, sometimes it can feel like a bit much. So not to say that Wendy’s hasn’t been guilty of taking LTOs too far. This […]

Krispy Kreme Is Giving Away Free Doughnuts Every Day, All Summer Long

If you missed picking up your free doughnut at Krispy Kreme for National Doughnut Day last week, don’t worry: the chain is also giving everyone ample opportunities to score free doughnuts every day, all summer long. From now until Labor Day, the brand is offering what they’re calling their “Sweet New Deal,” a chance to score […]

An Official ‘Golden Girls’ Cafe Is Coming to Los Angeles This Summer

Derek Berry has certainly found his niche in the hospitality industry, specializing in pop culture (and typically nostalgia-tinged) themed pop-up restaurants. His projects have been inspired by the likes of 90210‘s Peach Pit, Breaking Bad, and, most famously, Saved by the Bell. According to Food and Wine, that latter “Saved by the Max” restaurant proved so popular it traveled […]

Want to Bring the Flavor of Miller Lite to Your BBQ this Summer? Try this Beer-Infused Charcoal!

Miller Lite beer can propped up in a sandy beach

Proponents of charcoal grilling argue that the cooking method infuses more flavor into your barbecue. But it doesn’t stop there: Charcoal itself can be infused with flavors that hopefully get imparted to your food. Options range from simple additions like mesquite and applewood to more complicated concoctions like the spice-infused briquets Kingsford launched earlier this […]

Where to Score Freebies & Deals for National Doughnut Day

Doughnuts (a.k.a. Donuts) are among the most beloved handheld treats — they’re literally full of possibilities! Doughnuts also appeal to all sorts of taste preferences, and come in everything from frosted to glazed to jelly-filled. With so much to love about them, it’s only fair that we honor this circular pastry with its own special […]

There’s a Viral TikTok Hack for Keeping Avocados Fresh, but FDA Warns it could make you Sick

No one likes wasting avocados. They’re as delicious as they are pricey. But a popular hack for keeping your avocados fresh that has continued to make the rounds on social media might not be as ideal as advertised — and even the FDA has repeatedly warned against it. On Friday, Newsweek covered a viral TikTok […]

Starbucks joins McDonald’s in Permanently Closing All of its Stores in Russia

Starbucks announced that it would be leaving Russia for good, and “will no longer have a brand presence” in the country. The Seattle-based company revealed its exit in three concise sentences on its website, adding that it would pay its 2,000 Russian employees for six months and would also provide assistance as they looked for […]

Everything Is Getting More Expensive… Except Rotisserie Chickens and Costco’s Hot Dog & Soda Combo

Soaring inflation has driven up the price of nearly everything at the grocery store, from name brands like Oreos, Ritz, and Cheerios to shopping staples like milk and meat. But supermarkets seem insistent on keeping the price of at least one category of items from increasing: signature deals like cheap rotisserie chickens or, for Costco […]