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Food Trends November 26

How restaurant reservation platform OpenTable tracks customer dining habits

OpenTable now uses AI to track your dining habits and share insights with restaurants. Learn what data they collect and how to protect your privacy.

Food-Drink November 22

Thanksgiving dinner costs by the numbers reveal what's cheaper, what's still pricey

Food inflation eases for Thanksgiving as improved turkey supply and retailer competition drive down holiday meal costs, though produce prices remain high.

Food-Drink November 15

'Streateries' face steep new rules in major US city; will others follow?

Cities nationwide are cracking down on outdoor dining as pandemic freedoms end, with Washington, D.C., reportedly joining New York and Philadelphia in imposing steep fees.

Food Trends November 14

Cooking in her work clothes saves woman $60 a week, has millions rethinking dinner

A viral TikTok hack with 3.7 million views reveals a simple trick to cook more at home. A Michigan woman claims it's helped her save at least $60 a week.

Lifestyle November 1

Retro dinnertime favorite is trending again, and it's taking over American homes

As streaming culture and remote work reshape American homes, TV trays are coming back, transforming kitschy convenience into modern multifunctional furniture.

FOOD October 30

Fried chicken buckets fading as Americans flock to tenders and sandwiches: Here's why

Fried chicken buckets are disappearing from American dinner tables as busy consumers choose convenient tenders and sandwiches over messy family meals.

Food-Drink October 25

Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it

Fine dining restaurants now charge up to $95 for premium bottled water with dedicated sommeliers. The luxury water trend is growing as eateries offer elaborate menus.

Food-Drink October 16

Beef industry slams lab-grown hybrid meat as scientists promise greener steaks

Researchers have found that blending animal cells with plant ingredients and other protein alternatives produces hybrid foods that more closely match the taste and feel of real meat.

Food-Drink October 16

Forget sugar and cream: A viral coffee hack might transform your morning brew

Salt in coffee, practiced in Turkey, Vietnam and Taiwan for generations, is gaining popularity as users rediscover this traditional method to balance flavor and reduce bitterness.

Fast Food October 11

Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction

Fast-food drive-thrus average five minutes and 35 seconds with 87% accuracy, and a study reveals friendliness and order accuracy drive customer satisfaction more than speed.

Food-Drink October 11

Pumpkin bread crushes the competition as fall favorites are revealed across America

Pumpkin food searches across 50 states reveal regional tastes, from cookies in Arizona to seeds in Hawaii, as favorite seasonal flavors return this fall.