Joey Chestnut has proved his competitive eating skills once again. The 38-year-old snagged his 15th win at the 4th of July Nathan’s Famous Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York. On Monday, Chestnut managed to eat a total of 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Though the feat is certainly […]
It’s no secret that many “new” fast food items involve reconfigurations of existing ingredients. So it’s interesting that, since introducing the Impossible Whopper three years ago, Burger King hasn’t officially expanded their use of its plant-based Impossible patty to other menu items. Sure, customers could customize an Impossible Whopper into something different — adding cheese or bacon or swapping around […]
Founded in 1996 during the prime of craft brewing’s first great expansion, Stone Brewing has long been one of America’s most outspoken independent brewers. These are the folks that built their reputation with a beer called Arrogant Bastard — and they didn’t shy from having a similar public persona. According to Food and Wine magazine, in […]
The meal kit delivery service Daily Harvest sets itself apart from competitors like HelloFresh and Blue Apron by focusing on vegan foods prepared only with organic fruits and vegetables. But as Food and Wine reports, despite its healthy claims, the company is now dealing with a severe health scare, recalling their recently-released French Lentil + Leek Crumbles after customers complained of […]
Oreo cookies come in many flavors and varieties. In 2019 Food & Wine ranked “every Oreo flavor we could get our hands on” — meaning what was only available at the time — which featured 17 different Oreo iterations, and that was four years ago! The sandwich cookie brand has continued to roll out new […]
It has been a big month for the Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C. The historic landmark has officially reopened as a luxe Waldorf Astoria hotel, and its clock tower — complete with an incredible 360-degree view of the city — is welcoming visitors for the first time since we all added phrases like “social distancing” and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]