Food Trends & Trivia
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This Rapidly Expanding Fast-Food Chain Started in a Parking Lot
If you haven’t heard of Dave’s Hot Chicken, we can’t blame you. Started just five years ago as a pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot, the chain of spicy fried-chicken restaurants has seen explosive growth. It owes that growth…
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Foods That Sold for Big Money at Auction
It may be hard to believe, but food and beverages sell for exorbitant prices at auctions all the time. The reasons for the sky-high bids vary. Sometimes the item is a luxury food that commands high prices in restaurants. It may…
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White Castle Slides Into ‘Fine Dining’ for Valentine’s Day
Trying to decide where to take your sweetheart out for Valentine’s Day dinner? Here’s another restaurant to consider: White Castle. No, that’s not a mistake. White Castle is turning itself into a tongue-in-cheek fine dining establishment on the night of…
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Pepsi Says Goodbye to Sierra Mist and Introduces New Sprite Rival
Imagine Coca-Cola kissing Sprite goodbye. Sure, it’s not as popular as Coke, but fans of the lemon-lime flavored soda might raise an uproar if it was suddenly axed. PepsiCo, on the other hand, has voted its lemon-lime flavored soft drink,…
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Celebrity Chef David Chang Says Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Is ‘Disgusting’
After visiting Costco for the third time ever, celebrity chef David Chang of Momofuku fame dished out hot take after hot take on a new episode of his podcast. His most controversial statement: “Costco chicken is the worst rotisserie chicken.”…
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Beloved Burger Chain Finally Expanding Beyond West Coast
In-N-Out, a staunchly West Coast fast-food burger chain with a fervent cult following, is finally expanding east of the Mississippi River. The California chain is opening its first territory office for the Eastern U.S. in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of…
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Crazy Taco Bell Menu Items Dreamed Up by Superfans
Taco Bell food has a certain je ne sais quois that’s impossible to replicate. Tacos at home, even made with Taco Bell-branded ingredients from the supermarket, don’t even come close. So…
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A New Girl Scout Cookie Is Here To Ruin Your New Year’s Resolution
When faced with an adorable herd of Girl Scouts slinging cookies at the local supermarket, I can’t help shelling out Lincoln after Lincoln for Thin Mints and Samoas. Some of…
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Will Gas Stoves Be Banned in the US?
Home cooks might have to say goodbye to the satisfying “click, click whoosh” of their stovetop burners igniting courtesy of a ban on gas stoves proposed by the U.S. Consumer…
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New Coffee Creamer Conjures Up ‘Friends’ Central Perk
As one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1990s, “Friends” has remained popular despite having ended its decade-long run nearly 20 years ago. Fans can even visit the Friends…
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Fast Foods and Treats We Lost in 2022
The calendar has rolled over to another year, so it’s time to look back on what we lost in 2022. There may be some fast-food favorites or snacks on this…
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Trader Joe’s Hall of Fame Features Shoppers’ All-Time Favorites
With a large, cult-like fanbase, Trader Joe’s values the opinions of its customers so much that at the beginning of each year, the grocer reaches out to collect votes on…
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Trader Joe’s Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Dry January, According to Shoppers
Dry January doesn’t have to be boring, especially if you shop at Trader Joe’s. With its panoply of unique juices, imported fizzy drinks, and refreshing lemonades, Trader Joe’s can help…
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Food Hacks From TikTok That Live Up to Hype
TikTok’s influence is both real and powerful, inspiring trends, ideas, and purchases that are so viral they lead to retail shortages. The social media site is also riddled with cooking…
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Costco’s ‘Cheesy Blaster’ Hack Combines Two Food Court Favorites
TikTok’s “glizzy gladiators” have found a new foe: Costco’s cheesy blaster. The artery-clogging, unofficial food court hack involves swaddling Costco’s $1.50 hot dog in a cheesy pizza blanket. Although the…
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Fun and Delicious Facts About Instant Ramen
Instant ramen is not just a dorm-room staple but has long been a thrifty meal for budget watchers around the world. There’s much more to this comforting dish than just…
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The Most Delicious ‘Dirty Sodas’ You Can Make at Home
If there’s something that Mormons and voracious TikTokers have in common, it’s their love and appreciation of “dirty sodas.” These non-alcoholic mixed soda drinks — which are typically spiked with…
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Decadent and Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers
You’re the one hosting this year, aren’t you? If so, it’s time to start getting the menu together. (Or maybe you’re a guest and need to throw something together to…
