Alright, it’s time we had a talk. If you’re still calling your favorite snack a “guilty pleasure,” I have one thing to ask you: why? Seriously, why? I don’t understand the negative connotation that comes with our favorite snacks. It’s not like you’re embezzling money or committing tax fraud....
For the past 29 days, the United States government has been shut down amid an impasse between Democrats and republicans on how the funding of the government should progress. As a result of this shutdown lasting for nearly a full month now, the second longest in American history, multiple federal...
People often joke about how often the ice cream machine is broken in a McDonald’s. It’s gotten so often that it’s become a saying or even a recurring joke of sorts, but how accurate is that saying really? Is the issue so common a problem, or has it been so...
In response to the US government shutdown, which has been ongoing for around three weeks now, the Detroit Metro Airport has decided to start a program to support its federal workers. Due to the federal government currently being shut down over funding decisions, thousands of federal workers have been furloughed,...
Tyra Banks, a famous supermodel and TV personality, has come out and announced that an expansion of one of her businesses will be opening soon in New York City, her ice cream shop named “SMiZE & DREAM”. “SMiZE & DREAM” is an ice cream shop that breaks the conventions of...
Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit...
When I was a kid, the best part of having a few bucks—or even just a handful of quarters—was knowing exactly where I was headed. The donut shop down the street was the spot. I’d save up whatever change I could find and walk down like I was going on...
Combine these two words: croissant and pizza. Sounds like an insane combination. An Italo-French dis, one might say. However, Croissant Pizza is a real thing and it’s soaring in popularity as a trendy meal in Tik Tok. Popular restaurant chain Papa John’s has been a major force in this dish....
What The Beli? Yep, that’s exactly what I said. I’m not Rob49 but most people should know what I’m talking about. But in case you didn’t know, allow me to introduce you without committing an ad-induced spiel. Believe is a new social restaurant app that’s been going strong since 2021....
The future of food is a petri dish. Or at least, that’s what proponents of lab-grown meat would have us believe. Proponents tout cellular agriculture as a solution to a host of global problems, from climate change and animal welfare to food security. But as we stand at the precipice...
Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, with high popularity driving many places solely dedicated to sushi being established. There are many ways to go out and enjoy sushi, but one of the most iconic ways people consume sushi is at rotating sushi restaurants, also known as conveyor...
A fast-food chain that’s been a staple in much of the Southeastern U.S. has recently opened its first location in New York City this week. First founded in 1977, Bojangles is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in Cajun fried chicken. With over 800 restaurants across several southeastern states, Bojangles is...
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