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America's late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback — here's why

May 23, 2026

America's late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback — here's why

Rising costs, staffing challenges and post-pandemic habit shifts have made late-night fast food harder to justify, but some chains are expanding their hours for customers.

Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices

May 21, 2026

Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices

Walmart is an excellent place to buy USDA Prime beef, with pricing competitive with Costco stores, says a James Beard Award winner and former executive chef.

America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds

May 19, 2026

America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds

A YouGov survey of over 44,000 diners finds Pizza Hut edges out Domino's as America's best-tasting fast-food pizza, with Papa Johns ranking third in the list.

May 17, 2026

Before Barnum's took over, another retro animal cracker brand ruled America

Nabisco's Barnum's box is iconic, but a Pennsylvania bakery called Stauffers was producing animal crackers decades earlier, starting back in 1871.

Coca-Cola quietly axed one Reagan-era drink that disappeared from store shelves

May 16, 2026

Coca-Cola quietly axed one Reagan-era drink that disappeared from store shelves

Coca-Cola quietly discontinued the Five Alive citrus drink around 1995, but the Minute Maid beverage still sparks nostalgic social media posts from fans who miss it.

Costco fans erupt after beloved food court item replaced by high-calorie newcomer

May 10, 2026

Costco fans erupt after beloved food court item replaced by high-calorie newcomer

Costco's new chicken tenders are gaining attention on TikTok for their massive portion size and 1,640-calorie count, drawing mixed reactions online.

Drone delivers 2 pizzas in minutes

May 10, 2026

Drone delivers 2 pizzas in minutes

Flytrex and Little Caesars partner to deliver hot pizza by drone in just over four minutes, launching the service in Wylie, Texas for nearby residents.

Mother's Day brunch reservations surge as new ranking shows many Americans shut out of top restaurants

May 10, 2026

Mother's Day brunch reservations surge as new ranking shows many Americans shut out of top restaurants

Brunch has evolved from a simple meal into an experience economy moment, with Mother's Day driving reservations up 30-40% or more, restaurant experts say.

Young entrepreneur turns humble dessert shop into rapidly expanding empire

May 9, 2026

Young entrepreneur turns humble dessert shop into rapidly expanding empire

Neil Hershman's dissatisfaction with his corporate desk job led him to pursue a more hands-on business that has grown into a frozen-yogurt franchise empire.

Beet demand explodes as Americans chase health benefits in superfood boom

May 9, 2026

Beet demand explodes as Americans chase health benefits in superfood boom

Thanks to their disease-fighting nutrients and blood pressure benefits, table beets are surging in popularity and now have a growing presence on restaurant menus.