June 5, 2026 86-year-old 'Taco Bell Queen' feared she wouldn't live to see her town's grand opening after cancer diagnosis Pauline Monk got her wish to see the restaurant open after her son fought to bring Taco Bell to their local Sissionville, West Virginia town. Monk has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Taco Bell’ by her local community after her ribbon cutting presence.
June 5, 2026 Popeyes takes over famous $150 chicken tender tower at Hamptons celebrity hotspot The Surf Lodge's $150 chicken tender tower now features Popeyes in a first-of-its-kind partnership that lasts all summer long in the Hamptons.
June 5, 2026 Seattle mayor admits breaking Starbucks boycott after urging residents to shun coffee giant Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson admits she broke her Starbucks boycott after visiting Pike Place Market, declining to say if others should shun the company.
June 5, 2026 Restaurant owner says tip screens are turning coffee runs into 'awkward' moments Texas restaurateur Derek Simms says high-pressure tip prompts can make even industry insiders pause, arguing that 20, 22 and 25% suggestions feel manipulative and may cost businesses repeat customers.
June 5, 2026 Researchers explore smarter meat sell-by dates to reduce food waste Researchers at Auburn University highlight findings showing significant household food losses and reveal how advanced modeling techniques may improve estimates of when meat products actually begin to spoil.
June 5, 2026 Scientists say you've been throwing away perfectly good meat because of one common mistake A group of scientists says sell-by dates on meat are overly conservative and are using predictive microbial modeling to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
June 4, 2026 George Washington's beer recipe returns for America's 250th birthday The New York Public Library partnered with TALEA Beer Co. to recreate a drink recorded in George Washington's military journal, providing a rare opportunity to sample a beverage tied to early American history.
June 4, 2026 George Washington's 1757 beer recipe brought back to life ahead of America's 250th birthday The New York Public Library recreated George Washington's 1757 beer recipe from his military journal, partnering with TALEA Beer Co. to bring it to life.
June 4, 2026 Martha Stewart's $97 baked potato is so good one diner at her restaurant ordered it twice Martha Stewart's new restaurant at Foxwoods serves a $97 smashed baked potato with caviar that one content creator loved so much he ordered two of them.
June 3, 2026 Floating ice cream truck turns heads while serving treats on Florida bay A family-owned Florida business is drawing attention with a boat built to look like an ice cream truck, bringing frozen desserts, beverages and snacks directly to customers on the water.
