Food & Drink
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This Common Starbucks Hack Is Going to Cost You
The money-saving Starbucks Refreshers hack won’t be so cheap going forward. The coffee chain said it will begin charging an extra $1 for customers who ask for Refreshers to be made without water. So, don’t say no to ice unless you’re prepared…
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‘Put This on the Menu’: Taco Bell Worker Transforms Cinnamon Twists Into Mac and Cheese
Taco Bell’s menu is constantly evolving and changing, so much so that it’s turned into a fast-food roulette every time you pull up to the drive-thru. Will that million-calorie, quadruple XL burrito fried with cheese on the outside of the…
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Let’s Talk About Costco’s New Confetti Cookies
Cheapism staffers Jenn Magid and Lacey Muszynski got their hands on Costco’s newest bakery sensation, confetti cookies. Are they worth the hype? Here’s what they had to say about it. (Be sure to see what they had to say about…
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From Chicken Strips to Sandwiches, Here Are All the Sonic Chicken Dishes, Ranked
If you’re a fan of Sonic Drive-In, it’s probably not because of the burgers. Sorry to take such a hard swing right off the bat, but we need to start somewhere. Chicken is what really shines on the Sonic menu,…
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I Tried To Make a Healthier Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade, and It Was Not Fooling Anyone
Does anyone not love an ice cold lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot summer’s day? What about a frozen lemonade? Even better: What about Chick-fil-A’s frosted lemonade? If, for some reason, you’ve never had this glass of deliciousness,…
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Moldy Baked Goods From Costco Infuriate Shoppers — But Redditors Say This Trick Keeps Them Fresh
There are plenty of reasons to adore Costco: a food court that slings pizza slices bigger than your head and offers the best deal on the planet for a hot-dog-soft-drink combo; rotisserie chickens in the deli that are as cheap as they…
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Should You Buy a Pink Pineapple or Just Light a $10 Bill on Fire? The Choice Is Yours
New, exotic fruits are popping up in grocery stores all over the U.S., giving boring old apples and bananas a run for their money. I ran across the latest debutante,…
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Drive-Thru Etiquette: Should Kids Be Allowed to Order For Themselves? Many Say — Emphatically — No
We’ve all heard the phrase, “That’s a face only a mother can love,” right? Well, it’s widely applicable to other situations in motherhood, too. What Mom might think is adorable,…
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Angry Mom ‘Reprimanded’ For Sending Her Son To School With Food For Hungry Friend
If you saw someone choking and you knew the Heimlich, you’d jump into action, right? If you were sitting next to your friend at an outdoor event during a rainstorm…
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Bartenders Reveal What They Do To Customers That Don’t Tip Well
Hell hath no fury like a bartender scorned. Next time you’re at the bar tipping back drinks, make sure you tip on your tab, too — or the drink slinger…
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Get Hooked: Try These Amazing Seafood Shacks Across America
It’s summertime and you need this: the freshest catch from the sea and an ice cold beer from a charming dockside seafood shack. There’s no shortage of low-key and friendly…
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Costco Fail: TikToker Gets a Blank Cake and Learns About Bakery Policy the Hard Way
The next time the siren song of Costco’s half-sheet cake with the to-die-for (and drool-over) mousse filling calls out to you, remember: The wholesale club’s bakery does not do special…
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Best Emerging Restaurant Chains the Rest of the Country Needs Right Now
Hankering to try something different? Despite tough times in the restaurant industry, entrepreneurs continue to innovate, thinking up exciting new chains — often with delicious results. Unsurprisingly, most are the…
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6 Things to Order Off the Wawa Secret Menu
Of all the restaurants with names that sound like a baby’s first words, Wawa is probably the most beloved. You may know that Wawa’s locations are only found in Pennsylvania,…
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Summer Lovin’ at Trader Joe’s: Fans Can’t Get Enough of These 8 Seasonal Favorites
There can’t be a season more suited for snacking than summer. We’ve got sun, we’ve got patios, and we’ve got cold beverages. Trader Joe’s, known for its ability to rejuvenate…
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Enraged Grocery Customer Hits Worker in Head With 4-Pound Frozen Fish
Let the fish puns commence! In Michigan, a customer at a grocery store became so furious he could not buy fish (the fish counter had closed 13 minutes earlier), he…
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Eat Your Leafy Greens: Here Are the Best (and Worst) Trader Joe’s Salads
Trader Joe’s is a lot of things, and while quick isn’t one of them, you may still find yourself popping in for lunch. There are a constant slew of seasonal,…
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“Barbaric”: Popeyes Customers Assault Workers, Vandalize Store Over Missing Jalapeños
Fast-food restaurants exist to provide convenient, (usually) affordable sustenance to customers. These establishments are supposed to attract humble patrons who realize they are not dining at a Michelin star-laden restaurant.…
