Wednesday 30 September 2020

Man pranks friend on first date by calling restaurant, ordering ‘will you marry me’ dessert to the table


Man pranks friend on first date by calling restaurant, ordering ‘will you marry me’ dessert to the table



Be careful who you give dinner date details to.

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Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' court says


Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' court says



Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”

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Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money


Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money



Avast senior researcher Martin Hron found a way to hack into a smart coffee maker and use the machine to ask for money.

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Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers


Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers



World Central Kitchen will target polling locations that have historically had long lines, where large turnouts are expected or that have limited facilities.

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WebMD slammed for 'chai latte' recipe


WebMD slammed for 'chai latte' recipe



The recipe video was roasted on social media for using nontraditional ingredients.

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Fat squirrel spotted eating McDonald's cheeseburger outside Florida location


Fat squirrel spotted eating McDonald's cheeseburger outside Florida location



Burgers are probably tastier than acorns.

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New Mexico server surprised with $1,200 tip through Venmo Challenge: 'I love my community'


New Mexico server surprised with $1,200 tip through Venmo Challenge: 'I love my community'



A waitress in New Mexico was shocked to receive a $1,200 tip, the latest generous gratuity to make headlines through the feel-good Venmo Challenge that’s sweeping social media.

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Burger King Belgium is angling for a Michelin star


Burger King Belgium is angling for a Michelin star



For restaurants across the world, one of the greatest honors is to receive a star from the Michelin Guide. Typically, these stars are awarded to high-end restaurants run by accomplished chefs, but one fast-food chain is hoping to change that.

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Subway customer filmed ranting at worker over 'right' to not wear mask: 'I am free'


Subway customer filmed ranting at worker over 'right' to not wear mask: 'I am free'



Getting a sandwich shouldn’t be this stressful.

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Renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley burns in California wildfire


Renowned Michelin-starred restaurant in Napa Valley burns in California wildfire



The Restaurant at Meadowood, or TRAM, was consumed in the Glass Fire.

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Tuesday 29 September 2020

California restaurant uses 'Godfather' quote on anti-mask billboard


California restaurant uses 'Godfather' quote on anti-mask billboard



Basilico’s Pasta e Vino put up an anti-mask billboard inspired by the 1972 film “The Godfather” earlier this week.

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Yuengling brewery and Hershey's team up for chocolate porter


Yuengling brewery and Hershey's team up for chocolate porter



Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter contains 4.7% ABV and "smooth chocolate tones," according to the brand.

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Most coffee-drinking Americans say iced coffee season is year-round: study


Most coffee-drinking Americans say iced coffee season is year-round: study



Iced is just nice.

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Burger King trolls McDonald's by leaving responses to their customers' complaints


Burger King trolls McDonald's by leaving responses to their customers' complaints



Apparently, anyone can respond to customer complaints.

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Utah pumpkin growers break record with 8 gourds over 1,000 pounds


Utah pumpkin growers break record with 8 gourds over 1,000 pounds



Cue the “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” jokes.

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McDonald's fan with HMBRGLR license plate spotted in restaurant's drive-thru, much to the internet's delight


McDonald's fan with HMBRGLR license plate spotted in restaurant's drive-thru, much to the internet's delight



For someone who burgles hams, she sure isn’t being discreet about it.

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National Coffee Day: How to get free coffee


National Coffee Day: How to get free coffee



Don’t even talk to us until we’ve had our coffee.

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Monday 28 September 2020

Massive whiskey collection put together by novice may earn millions at auction


Massive whiskey collection put together by novice may earn millions at auction



If there was ever a year to try to sell 9,000 bottles of booze, 2020 would be it.

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National Restaurant Association offering conflict-resolution courses on face mask feuds for foodservice workers


National Restaurant Association offering conflict-resolution courses on face mask feuds for foodservice workers



Restaurants were not made for fighting.

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McDonald's worker who fulfilled good-deed quota by paying for customer's food says she does it all the time


McDonald's worker who fulfilled good-deed quota by paying for customer's food says she does it all the time



It literally pays to be nice to people.

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Salt Bae's Boston steakhouse shut down for violating coronavirus protocol, fire safety regulations


Salt Bae's Boston steakhouse shut down for violating coronavirus protocol, fire safety regulations



Like salt through the fingers of a sunglasses-wearing butcher, Salt Bae’s latest restaurant violations have only added to the beef with locals and city officials.

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Subway employees asked to describe the 'strangest orders' they've ever fulfilled


Subway employees asked to describe the 'strangest orders' they've ever fulfilled



Is there no combination of Subway sandwich ingredients that would completely terrify a Subway Sandwich Artist?

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Sunday 27 September 2020

Texas man builds candy-shooting cannon and robot to keep trick-or-treating alive


Texas man builds candy-shooting cannon and robot to keep trick-or-treating alive



As Halloween draws closer, people across the country are still asking what the holiday will look like this year. Some areas have discussed canceling events like trick-or-treating, while it appears that others are looking to invent new ways to keep the tradition alive.

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Taco Bell customer suffers heart attack in drive-thru, saved by firefighters, restaurant staff


Taco Bell customer suffers heart attack in drive-thru, saved by firefighters, restaurant staff



A Taco Bell customer in Arizona reportedly suffered a heart attack while placing his order at the drive-thru.

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Over 10,000 gallons of red wine floods winery after tank breaks, social media reacts: 'Holy God, what a waste'


Over 10,000 gallons of red wine floods winery after tank breaks, social media reacts: 'Holy God, what a waste'



Red pine does not pair well with dirt and grass.

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Saturday 26 September 2020

Cheesecake Factory shares Lemon-Ricotta Pancake recipe for National Pancake Day


Cheesecake Factory shares Lemon-Ricotta Pancake recipe for National Pancake Day



Cheesecake Factory wants you to eat pancakes on National Pancake Day, whether you buy them from the restaurant or not.

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Friday 25 September 2020

NYC outdoor dining will be 'permanent and year-round,' de Blasio says


NYC outdoor dining will be 'permanent and year-round,' de Blasio says



New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that the city’s Open Restaurants Program would become permanent.

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McDonald's offering 'rare' Travis Scott action figures as part of 'Cactus Jack Sweepstakes'


McDonald's offering 'rare' Travis Scott action figures as part of 'Cactus Jack Sweepstakes'



Man, McDonald’s really went all-in on this Travis Scott promotion, huh?

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Baking show contestant accidentally destroys competitor's cakes in viral moment


Baking show contestant accidentally destroys competitor's cakes in viral moment



You can have your cake, but you can’t eat this one, too.

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Grubhub reveals trending dishes for fall, and of course they're decadent


Grubhub reveals trending dishes for fall, and of course they're decadent



Aside from maybe our own stomachs and colons, no one knows more about what we’ve been eating than online delivery services.

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'Restaurants for Biden': Famous chefs, restaurateurs claim Trump 'failed' their industry: report


'Restaurants for Biden': Famous chefs, restaurateurs claim Trump 'failed' their industry: report



More than 150 chefs and restaurant owners have signed a letter backing the Democrat

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Thursday 24 September 2020

Costco sells Kirkland-brand hard seltzer, joining trendy drink market


Costco sells Kirkland-brand hard seltzer, joining trendy drink market



Costco has released its own brand of hard seltzer in four flavors: mango, grapefruit, black cherry and lime.

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Iowa meatpacking plant fined $957 following outbreak that sickened hundreds


Iowa meatpacking plant fined $957 following outbreak that sickened hundreds



The Iowa Premium Beef plant in Tama, Iowa, paused operations earlier this year after 338 of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. 

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General Mills releases 'Elf' holiday cereal inspired by 2003 movie


General Mills releases 'Elf' holiday cereal inspired by 2003 movie



The new cereal will be available for a limited time this season.

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California wineries unlikely to sell smoky wines post-wildfires, expert says


California wineries unlikely to sell smoky wines post-wildfires, expert says



Smoke from California wildfires can taint the flavor of wine grapes, but flawed harvests are unlikely to make it into the hands of consumers.

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Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June


Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June



“While research indicates the image may be based upon an actual Chicago chef named Frank White, it reminds some consumers of earlier depictions they find offensive,” a spokesperson for Cream of Wheat maker B&G Foods told Fox News.

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Baker makes lifelike 'selfie' cake, slices off piece of her 'face'


Baker makes lifelike 'selfie' cake, slices off piece of her 'face'



You are what you eat and, apparently, this woman eats a lot of cake.

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Kraft releases pumpkin spice mac and cheese


Kraft releases pumpkin spice mac and cheese



The pumpkin spice craze is just getting cheesy.

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Nebraska fast food manager sent to prison for stealing $30G from chain's owner


Nebraska fast food manager sent to prison for stealing $30G from chain's owner



This is not how you become employee of the month.

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Kind McDonald's worker pays for meal after customer calls mom while ordering


Kind McDonald's worker pays for meal after customer calls mom while ordering



Call your mom – she’d love to hear from you.

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Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget


Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget



This was a pretty unhappy meal.

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New Orleans woman shocks server with $800 tip: 'Today is your day'


New Orleans woman shocks server with $800 tip: 'Today is your day'



Now that’s a generous tip.

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Wednesday 23 September 2020

Supermarket shopper filmed smashing wine bottles after being reminded of coronavirus policy


Supermarket shopper filmed smashing wine bottles after being reminded of coronavirus policy



The footage was released amid calls for the U.K. government to impose harsher punishments for customers who assault retail workers.

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Burger King selling Snack Box feast for just $2: 'We miss you'


Burger King selling Snack Box feast for just $2: 'We miss you'



Burger King customers can get the Snack Box for $2 by redeeming the coupon on the chain's app.

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Return to school during coronavirus prompts parents to feed kids healthier meals, study claims


Return to school during coronavirus prompts parents to feed kids healthier meals, study claims



Parents are making healthier choices for kids during the school year after comfort food fueled them during the quarantine.

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Pizza delivery man, 89, charms Internet and earns $12G tip


Pizza delivery man, 89, charms Internet and earns $12G tip



You’d have to deliver a lot of pizzas to make this kind of money.

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McDonald's all-day breakfast menu may be gone for good 


McDonald's all-day breakfast menu may be gone for good 



Customers plead for McDonald's to bring back its all-day breakfast menu, but some franchisees are reluctant.

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Reese's to sell 'salty' peanut butter cups with pretzels: 'How we're all feeling in 2020'


Reese's to sell 'salty' peanut butter cups with pretzels: 'How we're all feeling in 2020'



You are what you eat.

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Taco Bell employee stunned by customer's act of kindness: 'I'm gonna cry'


Taco Bell employee stunned by customer's act of kindness: 'I'm gonna cry'



It always pays to be kind.

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'Kit Kat Flavor Club': Candy brand is offering chance to sample new flavors before they hit stores


'Kit Kat Flavor Club': Candy brand is offering chance to sample new flavors before they hit stores



Kit Kat is giving 200 fans the chance to become members of an exclusive “Kit Kat Flavor Club."

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