Krispy Kreme is sugarcoating its long-running vaccination doughnut deal by doubling the freebies. In the original deal, announced back in March, anyone who shows their COVID-19 vaccination card at participating Krispy Kreme locations receives a free Original Glazed doughnut. Customers…
For many eaters, waffles are about as American as a food gets. But Belgian waffles, the kind featured in recent years at more great breakfast restaurants across the country, are a relatively new phenomenon. They debuted at the 1964 World’s Fair…
Oatmeal is the ultimate budget-friendly breakfast, and it’s packed with nutrients. When you can’t stock up on other breakfast options because the coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in your shopping, it’s a great staple to have on hand. But…
When it comes to the best jarred pasta sauce, Rao’s Homemade wins plenty of taste tests. It also costs upward of $10 per jar. So what about store-brand offerings from Walmart, Target, or Aldi? Can any of their pasta sauces…
For many of us, prosecco is a cheaper alternative to Champagne, and choosing a bottle often comes down to which label appeals to us when we’re in the liquor store. But is there that much difference between proseccos? For the…
New York — both the city and the state at large — is often touted as a popular destination for food lovers thanks to its range of culinary offerings. Besides its hidden restaurants, New York is also brimming with hole-in-the-wall…
We once took for granted the sweet confection we spread across toast in our morning meals, and for most of us, knowledge of jams and jellies didn’t go beyond what…
There is a pleasure to browsing the racks of a truly great wine store and getting lost amid the vintages as you daydream of sipping wine at some secluded vineyard.…
If food trucks became a popular trend 10 or so years ago, food truck parks seem to be a big trend for 2021. Just in the last few months, parks…
There’s little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry forever. From innovative ways restaurants managed to stay relevant and bring in customers to chains that closed locations across…
The late English author Gilbert Chesterton once wrote: “Let a man walk 10 miles steadily on a hot summer’s day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover…
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending on where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your…
Nothing signals summer like the sound of an ice cream truck slowly rolling down the street, its walls plastered with pictures of treats like snow cones, choco tacos, and ice…
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the…
Warm weather calls for rum-based mai tais, mojitos, daiquiris, and other refreshing summer drinks. But store shelves are crowded, and plenty of rums good enough for sipping neat or on…
There’s nothing like good fried chicken — that crispy exterior and a juicy, tender interior is the holy grail of textural marriages. But, unless you’re a Southern grandma (and maybe…
Nobody wants limp, soggy fries or pizza crust that disintegrates during delivery or after pickup. The good news is that we’ve come a long way from wax paper and foil…
Summer means finding ways to stay cool, and refreshing beverages are always a good start. What better antidote to the dog days of summer than cold, crisp wine? Many of the…