Food

A new viral trend has surfaced on TikTok, calling out millennial burger joints, restaurants, and cafes for their overpriced trendy food. What exactly is a millennial burger joint? They’re usually characterized by their “quirkiness,” for example, using chalkboard menus, measuring cups to serve drinks to customers, or using anything but...

There was a time when fast food chains offered fish sandwiches, but that era, which included the participation of brands like Long John Silver’s and Red Lobster, is long gone due to people’s growing dissatisfaction with seafood. The brands have either shut down or altogether discontinued Fish Sandwiches. Recently, something...

For the last couple of months, we’ve all heard Kendrick Lamar’s thunderous chant of “mustard” on the hit song: TV Off. Heinz even used the music for their mustard commercial last month. How did the perfect Hot Dog condiment begin to flourish these previous couple of years? Formerly a Greco-Roman...

If you’re thinking about baking but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for eggs, you might be surprised to find that there are many egg substitutes out there for you. If you’re making a sweet dessert, you can easily replace one egg with ¼ cup of applesauce!...

Authentic food is genuine, original, and true to its cultural and geographical origins. It’s made with real ingredients from specific places and prepared using traditional methods rather than industrialized ones.  Authenticity in food ensures its quality, freshness, and economic prosperity to the sellers. You see the word everywhere; it’s the...

The iconic Shamrock shake returns to McDonald’s menus for a limited time this St. Patrick’s Day. The fast food giant announced the arrival of the beloved seasonal item early Tuesday morning. According to the press release, McDonald’s is set to honor the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a charity that...

A new Coca-Cola flavor is heading to store shelves in the coming weeks. Coca-Cola Co. revealed on Monday that it plans to release an Orange Cream Coca-Cola flavor due to growing demand amongst its consumer base. This new addition marks the latest chapter in Coca-Cola’s ongoing efforts to engage customers...

Japanese Retailer MUJI Opens First U.S. Food Court in New York Japanese retailer MUJI has opened its first food court in the United States. According to Forbes, the MUJI Food Market opened its doors inside the Chelsea Market in New York City.  The food court seeks to serve guests a...

A new proposal by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to introduce a new rule changing the placement of nutritional labels on food packaging. According to the press release, as chronic diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease continue to rise among the U.S. population, relocating...

If you want to eat out but want a healthier option, this article is for you. When we think of fast food, the last thing we think about is health. To the surprise of many, there are several genuinely healthy options at fast food restaurants for people looking for convenience...

Food systems are crucial to human health- allowing for food harvesting, packaging and consumption. Without it, children and families are prone towards malnutrition and a subsequent failure to thrive. Food systems have additionally threatened our national ecosystems and often operate in a vicious cycle. Industrial food production results in a...

The chain restaurant industry has faced significant challenges, with 2024 marking a year of steep decline. A staggering 649 locations declared bankruptcy, leaving Americans grappling with both economic and emotional repercussions. This trend has disproportionately impacted working-class communities, particularly in regions such as Chicago, Illinois, Texas, and Washington. Iconic brands...

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