Food Trends & Trivia
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Feel Like You’re Getting Asked for Tips More Often? You’re Not Alone
Touch-screen kiosks and payment apps have made it a breeze to check out at shops and pay for food at restaurants. But those near-ubiquitous payment screens are also increasingly putting some customers on the spot by asking for a higher…
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McDonald’s Adds an Under $3 Triple Cheeseburger to the Menu
If you ache for an extra patty or two on your McDonald’s hamburger, ache no more. The ubiquitous burger chain has added a Triple Cheeseburger to the menu in some U.S. markets for a limited time (though it’s been available…
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KFC Doubles Down, Welcomes Back Fan-Favorite Menu Item After 9-Year Hiatus
Many fast-food menu items have cult-like followings, but few are as celebrated as KFC’s extra-meaty, cheese-draped Double Down fried chicken sandwich. Fast-food fanatics pining for the return of the bread-free sandwich can now relish in gluttonous glory because, for the first…
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12 Items To Try From the McDonald’s Secret Menu
As arguably the most famous fast food chain in history, McDonald’s has a foothold on customer loyalty that most restaurants can’t meet. What happens, then, when the critters of TikTok and Yelp decide that McDonald’s has a fully secret menu,…
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Krispy Kreme May Be Coming to a McDonald’s Near You
Soon you might be able to grab an egg McMuffin and satisfy your sweet tooth with a Krispy Kreme doughnut on a single McDonald’s drive-thru stop. The fast-food giant said it plans to sell those crave-worthy Krispy Kreme treats at…
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Transform Stale Costco Croissants Into Tasty Treats With This TikTok Hack
The only problem with Costco’s airy, flaky, golden-brown croissants is that you have to buy them by the dozen. However delicious they are, that’s far too much butter and dough for one person to eat before they lose their springiness…
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Chipotle Adds Viral TikTok Hack Quesadilla to Menu, and Employees Hate It
A Chipotle hack that went viral on TikTok became so popular that the burrito chain is officially adding it to the menu, much to the chagrin of its employees. The…
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Would You Pay $400 for the Most Expensive Coffee in the World?
How much would you pay for a cup of coffee? I’m guessing you usually pay somewhere between one and five dollars. Any interest in cranking that price way, way up?…
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Would You Eat Fake Salmon Even if It’s Cheaper?
Fake salmon may soon be coming to a restaurant near you — if you’re willing to eat it. New School Foods is launching plant-based salmon sold in whole, raw pieces unlike…
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Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp at Home? Red Lobster Unveils a Cheaper Way to Enjoy Its Menu Favorites
Red Lobster fans who have been silencing their cravings to save money by avoiding takeout or dining out can now satisfy their taste buds with cheaper alternatives from the grocery…
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Wondering Where the Priciest Eggs Are? A Map Tracks the Cost at Walmart Stores Across the US
Egg prices continue to crack household budgets, and many shoppers have become accustomed to the run-up in prices. Shoppers might take some solace in knowing that they could be paying…
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For Once, Shake Shack Has a Good Deal, and It Includes Endless Wine
Fast-casual restaurant chain Shake Shack has a reputation for many things, like fantastic smash burgers, but being affordable isn’t on the list. A basic burger, fries, and shake add up…
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Volcano Menu?! Taco Bell Just Hinted It’s Coming Back — Here’s Why Fans Are PSYCHED
A Taco Bell executive dropped a fiery bombshell during a video meeting this week: Some beloved items from the Volcano menu — a spicy but discontinued lineup — may return…
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TikTok Sommelier Says This Cheap Costco Wine Is Fit for Royalty
If you’re a wine snob and you’ve got a Costco membership, then you may have to plan a trip to the warehouse this week. The retailer is selling a bottle…
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Starbucks Wants To Put Olive Oil in Your Coffee
Ever thought of dumping a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in your coffee? Starbucks has, and the chain has begun selling it too. Starbucks’ new line of Oleato drinks sport…
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Wegmans Expands Online Ordering Options for SNAP Customers
East Coast grocery chain Wegmans is expanding online ordering for customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and electronic benefit transfer cards to include its website and mobile app —…
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A Chicken Fried Steak Meal for $5? You’ll Never Guess Where
One fast-food chain is beefing up its menu — literally — and it’s probably the chain you’d least expect. KFC has added a chicken fried steak meal to its menu. In…
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New Costco Food Court Sandwich Costs the Same as a Whole Pizza
Costco might have sworn to sell its hot dog and soft drink combo for $1.50 “forever,” but adhering to cheapness isn’t the name of the game when it comes to…
