Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.
Smorgasburg adds location in Central Park this year
Foodies can rejoice in the fact that Smorgasburg is adding a new location to its roster: Central Park.
Foodies can rejoice in the fact that Smorgasburg is adding a new location to its roster: Central Park.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Diets heavy in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains linked to lung cancer risk
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Researchers posited that the reason may be less what’s in those foods than what’s on them: pesticides.
Shellfish recall issued over potential norovirus contamination
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns.
Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.
Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.
Rat poison in baby food spurs recall in multiple European nations
Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries.
Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries.
These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida — See what other states have bans
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.
Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Walmart revamps Great Value packaging to highlight nutrition, boost store brand appeal
Walmart is redesigning Great Value packaging across 10,000 products to highlight key nutrition details and modernize its look.
Walmart is redesigning Great Value packaging across 10,000 products to highlight key nutrition details and modernize its look.
Michelin Guide adds 9 NYC restaurants: See the list
The Michelin Guide has added five Brooklyn restaurants and four spots in Manhattan.
The Michelin Guide has added five Brooklyn restaurants and four spots in Manhattan.
Good Brain Tonic sold nationwide and online recalled due to potential botulism
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
The maker of Good Brain Tonic recalled all bottles of the product over fears of botulism, a potentially deadly form of food poisoning.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.
McDonald’s adding energy drinks, craft sodas to US menus, reports say
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era.
Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.



















