‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice

The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.

McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals

McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.

Grab your pumpkin spice whatever — it’s officially autumn

From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice instant noodles — now is officially the time to enjoy America’s favorite fall flavor.

Women charged in UWS restaurant brawl claim hostess used racial slur

An attorney for the charged women told The New York Times the hostess suggested the vaccination cards were fake, spoke condescendingly to the group, who are Black, and used a racial slur. An attorney representing Carmine’s denied the claim.

National Cheeseburger Day: The best freebies and deals

McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Red Robin, Smashburger and more have National Cheeseburger Day offers for Sept. 18.

101-year-old lobster harvester has no plans to quit

Virginia Oliver started trapping lobster when she was 8 years old. She's now 101 and is still doing it — aboard a lobster boat that bears her name.

Idled taxis transformed into mini vegetable gardens

It's a new take on the "rooftop garden" — workers from two taxi cooperatives in Thailand installed miniature veggie gardens on the roofs of cabs idled by the coronavirus crisis.

Booze rationing goes into effect in Pennsylvania due to shortages

Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system is rationing sales of some booze in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.

How buying Nunbelievable cookies helps feed more than just you

More than 42 million Americans struggle every day with food insecurity. So Nunbelievable has partnered with City Relief to not only add their sweet treat to a meal but also to give away a meal.

Robber shoots patron in leg at trendy Philippe Chow's outdoor dining area

The NYPD is searching for a pair of gunmen and a getaway driver in the shooting of a man outside Philippe Chow restaurant on the Upper East Side.

DoorDash sues NYC over new law requiring customer data sharing

DoorDash is suing New York City over a new law that requires delivery companies to share customer data with restaurants.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

Food delivery apps file suit against NYC over pandemic fee caps

Three of the nation’s largest food delivery companies are suing New York City over a limit on fees it put in place during the pandemic to protect restaurants devastated by the forced closure of their dining rooms.

'The Bravest' brew benefits 9/11 first responders

The Flagship Brewery Company on Staten Island has debuted an ale specifically brewed for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Hold the toppings! National Cheese Pizza Day falls on Sept. 5

National Cheese Pizza Day is celebrated annually on September 5, and it's time for you to celebrate in no-topping style.

McDonald’s unreliable ice cream machines reportedly under FTC investigation

It’s not a joke anymore. McDonald’s ice cream machines are broken so much of the time that the FTC is now investigating what’s going on in the kitchens of one of the world’s most popular fast-food chains, the Wall Street Journal reported.