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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
After more than 30 years of operations in the country, McDonald’s Corporation announced it will exit the Russian market permanently and has initiated a process to sell all of its restaurants, which totals about 850 locations across the country. This follows McDonald’s announcement on March 8, that it had temporarily closed restaurants in Russia and […]
Taco Bell fans, rejoice: The beloved Mexican Pizza has returned. The popular menu item had been removed from Taco Bell’s menu for two years but was relaunched after fans begged the restaurant chain to bring the popular dish back. Last month, Taco Bell announced it was bringing back the Mexican Pizza after removing it in 2020 as part of broader […]
Just like white truffles and caviar, escargot (which in French means, “edible snails”) is one of the finest delicacies in the world—and similarly to other specialty foods, it’s considered by many to be a bit peculiar. Escargot the dish, is cooked land snails, and this delicacy is prepared and enjoyed across the whole world. Snails are an excellent form […]
Candy lovers need to check the labels of some products from popular brands. On May 13, Mars Wrigley issued a voluntary recall of gummies released under the Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers brand names due to the potential presence of metal fragments. Importantly, none of the recalled items are traditional Skittles, Starbursts, or Life Savers candies. Instead, they are […]