5 Black innovators who reshaped American gardening and farming
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
National Margarita Day falls on 'Twosday'
The annual day to celebrate the tequila drink is held on Feb. 22. This year is extra special because it falls on 2/22/22.
The annual day to celebrate the tequila drink is held on Feb. 22. This year is extra special because it falls on 2/22/22.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is back
It’s Shamrock Shake season at McDonald's!
It’s Shamrock Shake season at McDonald's!
Coca-Cola introducing new limited-time product called 'Coca-Cola Starlight'
Coca-Cola's new "Starlight" drink will hit shelves on Monday, February 21.
Coca-Cola's new "Starlight" drink will hit shelves on Monday, February 21.
Mexican avocado ban lifted, US Embassy announces
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume.
National Drink Wine Day: Wine by the numbers
Americans from coast to coast are raising their glasses for National Drink Wine Day on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Americans from coast to coast are raising their glasses for National Drink Wine Day on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
$49,000 worth of food, electronics, bikes stolen from Fridge No More in NYC
The NYPD wants to find two robbers behind a string of thefts in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. The suspects struck at least eight times targeting Fridge No More locations.
The NYPD wants to find two robbers behind a string of thefts in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. The suspects struck at least eight times targeting Fridge No More locations.
Skyline Chili recalled due to misbranding, allergy concerns
Over 2,000 pounds of chili were recalled.
Over 2,000 pounds of chili were recalled.
Austin-based tequila brand files lawsuit against Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila
According to a report from TMZ, Austin-based company Tequila 512 is suing Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila for "brazenly" ripping them off.
According to a report from TMZ, Austin-based company Tequila 512 is suing Kendall Jenner's 818 Tequila for "brazenly" ripping them off.
Hostess announces caffeinated doughnuts
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
Hostess says each Boost Jumbo Donette contains almost as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (50-70 milligrams). Each doughnut is three times larger than a regular-sized donette.
World's heaviest strawberry officially gets title from Guinness
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Weighing a whopping 10.19 ounces – more than half a pound – the titanic berry this week was declared the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Restaurants selling alcohol to go will 'destroy' us, NY liquor stores say
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
New York allowed bars and restaurants to take alcohol-to-go orders during the start of the pandemic. That program ended in 2021 but could be coming back. Wine and liquor shops call it an attack on their industry.
NYC restaurants slammed by skyrocketing power bills
Some restaurants owners say that their electric bills have skyrocketed by as much as 300% without any warning.
Some restaurants owners say that their electric bills have skyrocketed by as much as 300% without any warning.
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken makes a comeback with Upper West Side location
Three decades ago, Chef Charles Gabriel first set up a table on a Harlem sidewalk to sell his made-with-love fried chicken. He eventually transitioned to a food truck and then a Harlem storefront before the pandemic temporarily put his dreams on hold. Now he and his fried chicken are back.
Three decades ago, Chef Charles Gabriel first set up a table on a Harlem sidewalk to sell his made-with-love fried chicken. He eventually transitioned to a food truck and then a Harlem storefront before the pandemic temporarily put his dreams on hold. Now he and his fried chicken are back.
While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.
US suspends avocado imports from Mexico
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
The suspension of avocado imports from Mexico has to do with a threat a safety inspector in Mexico received, as avocado exports are becoming the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles.
Your Super Bowl Sunday chicken wings will cost an arm and a leg
Industry experts say the coveted Super Bowl fare should be available, but customers should be ready to pony up more
Industry experts say the coveted Super Bowl fare should be available, but customers should be ready to pony up more
Arizona restaurant forced to close after almost all of its staff members were poached by another restaurant
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
A Phoenix restaurant owner is criticizing what he calls a "dirty move," after another restaurant managed to poach almost all staff members, prompting the restaurant to close its doors since Thanksgiving.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake to return
McDonald's has announced the return date of its iconic Shamrock Shake, which stays on the menu for a limited time every year at participating restaurants.
McDonald's has announced the return date of its iconic Shamrock Shake, which stays on the menu for a limited time every year at participating restaurants.