To-go alcohol returning in NY, governor promises
To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.
To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.
KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken debuts nationwide on Jan. 10
After years of testing, KFC is ready to make its Beyond Fried Chicken available to customers on Jan. 10.
After years of testing, KFC is ready to make its Beyond Fried Chicken available to customers on Jan. 10.
Girl Scouts' new brownie cookie to debut January 2022
Girl Scouts of the USA is launching "Adventureful," a salted caramel brownie cookie, on Jan. 11, 2022.
Girl Scouts of the USA is launching "Adventureful," a salted caramel brownie cookie, on Jan. 11, 2022.
North Korea claims dictator invented burrito
Move over Mexico, North Korea is the real birthplace of the burrito, at least if you believe the state media.
Move over Mexico, North Korea is the real birthplace of the burrito, at least if you believe the state media.
Crystal Pepsi 2022: '90s soda makes comeback with 30th-anniversary contest
Fans of Crystal Pepsi can win the iconic clear soda from the 1990s as part of a new contest to mark its 30th anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
Fans of Crystal Pepsi can win the iconic clear soda from the 1990s as part of a new contest to mark its 30th anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
Little Caesars raises price of famous $5 pizza for first time in 25 years
Little Caesars' latest version of Hot-N-Ready pizza will have more pepperoni
Little Caesars' latest version of Hot-N-Ready pizza will have more pepperoni
Chipotle adds plant-based chorizo to menu for limited time
Some ingredients of Chipotle’s meatless chorizo, which gets its protein from peas, include chipotle peppers, tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra virgin olive oil.
Some ingredients of Chipotle’s meatless chorizo, which gets its protein from peas, include chipotle peppers, tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra virgin olive oil.
President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices
President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.
President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.
California enacts statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
CDC reports E. coli outbreak across six U.S. states, linked to salad
An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.
An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.
Supply-chain problems hit Champagne industry
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Supply-chain issues have hit the wine industry hard. Retailers are reporting a shortage of sparkling wine, including champagne.
Olive Garden may not bring back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Man who defied Michigan pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
He kept the restaurant open in December 2020 in violation of orders from the Michigan health department to help pay his wife's medical bills.
He kept the restaurant open in December 2020 in violation of orders from the Michigan health department to help pay his wife's medical bills.
Dole salad recall: Products sold in 26 states at risk of listeria
Dole is recalling salads items that were sold in several U.S. states due to possible listeria contamination.
Dole is recalling salads items that were sold in several U.S. states due to possible listeria contamination.
Fresh Express recall: Salad products sold in 19 states recalled over listeria risk
Fresh Express announced that it is recalling some of its branded and private label salad products distributed to 19 states due to a listeria risk.
Fresh Express announced that it is recalling some of its branded and private label salad products distributed to 19 states due to a listeria risk.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Seafood inflation means a pricier Feast of the Seven Fishes
Fish markets such as Syosset Seafood have had to raise prices this year to reflect higher costs from suppliers. That means some families are scaling back their holiday meals.
Fish markets such as Syosset Seafood have had to raise prices this year to reflect higher costs from suppliers. That means some families are scaling back their holiday meals.



















