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Someone Criticized Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken And TikTok Is Not Pleased calimedia/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 21, 2022 1:40 pm EST Few things are as dear to Costco members as the store’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken. So when FlavCity, a healthy recipe blog run by Food Network winner Bobby Parrish, tried to show the issues he has with the chicken, people were distinctly unimpressed. Yesterday, FlavCity uploaded a video to TikTok. In it, Parrish explains that he has managed to snag the last of the incredibly popular rotisserie chickens at Costco....

Street Food USA Co-Creator Brian McGinn On What Defines Street Food - Exclusive Leon Bennett/Getty Images By Helena Nichols/Aug. 16, 2022 11:44 am EST From the co-creator of the Netflix show “Chef’s Table,” Brian McGinn is back in the food world, this time documenting street food. The show, appropriately titled “Street Food,” showcases chefs and restaurants all over the world that are serving up quick and accessible cuisine. The most recent iteration of the “Street Food” series is “Street Food USA,” which focuses on ready-to-eat cuisine across the United States....

Survey Reveals Most Americans Prefer This Pizza Style Chatham172/Shutterstock By Adam Vosding/March 26, 2022 8:35 pm EST When History says something has a long history, it must have a long history. Pizza, or flatbread as it first resembled, is a food said to have been enjoyed thousands of years ago by ancient Egyptians and Romans. Today pizza is a food that is enjoyed all around modern-day America. Needless to say, there has been a lot of time for people to come up with different styles of this historic pie....

The Big Complaint Some Trader Joe’s Shoppers Have About Its Gyro Slices rawf8/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 18, 2022 6:43 am EST Trader Joe’s has a particularly enthusiastic fan base, with dozens of Instagram accounts dedicated solely to posting about new products at the grocery chain. Its items release to much acclaim: This year alone, shoppers have vied to get their hands on new and returning items, like heart-shaped pasta leading up to Valentine’s Day and even what some Trader Joe’s customers consider joy in a can: smoked mussels....

The Creamy New Trader Joe’s Dessert That Has Instagram Drooling Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 1, 2022 9:58 pm EST There are several foods associated with the summer season, like hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the cob. But these cookout staples are just the beginning. Summertime also means a number of fruits are finally back in season, including watermelon, peaches, and blueberries – the latter of which is apparently exceptionally popular among those that do their grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s....

The Dedicated Fan Who Invented Taco Bell’s Doritos Locos Tacos rblfmr/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 28, 2022 10:56 am EST It’s 2012. You pull up to your local Taco Bell, thinking about getting your usual order of a hardshell taco, a Baja Blast, and some cinnamon twists. But when you pull up to the drive-thru, you notice there are a lot more cars than usual and the drive-thru lane is almost bumper-to-bumper....

The Hilarious Way A Restaurant Called Out A Man’s Relationship Status For A 1-Star Review Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock By Ossiana Tepfenhart/June 21, 2022 12:37 pm EST In the world of restaurants, few things matter as much as your reputation. Bad reviews can do serious damage. This is particularly true in areas that are known for being “foodie-friendly,” where everyone is chasing the best of the best. Restaurants can try to ameliorate the situation by offering discounts to people who had bad experiences, which survey data suggests is an effective response(via Marketing Charts)....

The Popular Fast-Food Menu Item Arby’s Is Finally Offering Facebook By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:15 pm EST While some of the most popular Arby’s menu items include its beef and cheddar sandwich, curly fries, milkshakes, and mozzarella sticks, Arby’s offers far more that just those items. According to Arby’s website, the chain also serves gyros, French dip sandwiches, chicken tenders, various lunch meat sandwiches, wraps, sliders, mac ’n cheese, and jalapeno bites....

The Rock Just Revealed One Of His Favorite Cereals Amy Sussman/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/March 1, 2022 4:49 pm EST Wrestler turned actor and entrepreneur Dwayne Johnson — also known by his former wrestling moniker, The Rock — frequently thrills his 300 million Instagram followers with glimpses of what he eats. The focus is typically on The Rock’s decadent cheat meals, which serve as tantalizing fare for social media. As Food Network reports, he’s posted snaps of gigantic meals that might consist of 5 pints of ice cream or eight slices of French toast topped with half an apple pie (yes, literally, half an apple pie)....

The Unexpected Ingredients Martha Stewart Uses In Tuna Salad Paul Morigi/Getty By Sophia Lo/Updated: June 27, 2022 11:50 am EST If you like to keep your pantry well-stocked, there’s a good chance that you’ve got a can or two of tuna sitting on the shelf. Wondering what exactly to do with that tuna before it goes bad? Jazz things up with an ingredient swap that will upgrade your canned tuna, or stick to the classics and whip up an easy tuna salad sandwich for lunch....

TikTok Is Feeling Sick After IHOP’s Minions Meal Goes Totally Wrong Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 7, 2022 9:22 pm EST It’s time once again that we talk about those little yellow fellows known as the Minions. For those who aren’t Minion maniacs, Illumination’s popular characters are part of the “Despicable Me” film series, with the overall-wearing minions serving as “henchman” to the budding supervillain Gru. The newest Minion feature, “Minions: The Rise of Gru was released on July 1 and exploded in the media in more ways than one....

Twitter Is Torn Over Bernie Sanders’ Dunkin’ Parody Win Mcnamee/Getty By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 23, 2022 5:40 am EST For a long time, Dunkin’ was known as a convenient haven for donut fans. But it would renew its image with a focus on coffee as well. The company slogan “America runs on Dunkin” was introduced in 2006, according to Dunkin’s website. It has become a recognizable representation of the brand since then, symbolizing Dunkin’s apparent goals to be seen as a trusted food and beverage source for all Americans and to appeal to the many workers that make the country run....

We Tried Taco Bell’s Steak White Hot Ranch Nacho Fries. Here’s How It Went. Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/May 3, 2022 8:52 am EST Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries are a bit of a cult fast food item, and it’s exciting whenever they reappear on the chain’s menu. It’s even more exciting when Taco Bell decides to mix things up and offer versions of the fries with fun toppings. In April 2022, the chain announced it would start selling a new loaded French fry dish nationwide: the Steak White Hot Ranch Nacho Fries....

Why Restaurants Are Struggling To Sell Chicken Wings Right Now Ratov Maxim/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson AND Elaina Friedman/Updated: May 20, 2022 2:13 pm EST At the start of the pandemic, chicken wings underwent what some might call a cultural reset. What once was seen as an occasional appetizer became an everyday meal as people turned to cheap, reliable delivery food to eat from the comfort of their homes. Per Bloomberg, in the first quarter of 2020 sales at popular wing chain Wingstop went up by nearly 31....

Why You Might See More Imported Baby Formula In Stores Soon New Africa/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/July 7, 2022 7:23 pm EST If you have a child, or even a social media account, you’ve heard about the nationwide baby formula shortage. The issues began within the global supply chain due to COVID-19 and have continued to worsen because of labor shortages and a formula recall, according to Good Housekeeping. With 40% of baby formula supplies out of stock, frightened parents have been hopping between stores to find formula and reaching out to the community for help....

Yes, Prince William And Princess Charlotte Attend Classmates Pizza Parties Too 360b/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 10, 2022 10:45 am EST Pizza has the power to unite everyone, including the rich and famous. Us Weekly reports that stars ranging from Kylie and Kendall Jenner, all the way to John Legend and Tina Fey can’t get enough of this food. The allure of pizza also has the power to bridge worlds, and the appearance of Prince William and Princess Charlotte at a schoolmate’s pizza party further nailed home how this Italian classic can unite diners from across the spectrum....

25 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Ranked From Worst To Best Instagram By Molly Delmore/Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 3:38 pm EST Krispy Kreme strives to make the most incredible doughnuts on the planet daily, and that’s why they have not changed the way they make the Original Glazed Doughnut since the beginning. The brand believes things are better enjoyed together, and doughnuts are no exception. When you think of doughnuts, there’s a good chance your mind goes to Krispy Kreme....

29% Said This Is Their Favorite Celebrity Cookbook KucherAV/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/April 19, 2022 9:31 am EST People love Anthony Bourdain’s recipes If you’re in the market for a new cookbook, many people recommend “Appetites” by Anthony Bourdain. According to Mashed’s poll results, it’s the most popular celebrity cookbook, raking in 29.29% of respondents’ votes. Bourdain was revered for his show “No Reservations,” where the chef traveled the world to explore different countries and try unique dishes....

31% Agree This Is The Worst Brand Of Ketchup innakreativ/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 6, 2022 4:00 pm EST How do you feel about ketchup? It’s one of America’s top condiments and is without a doubt a classic combo with certain food items like burgers and fries. (When it comes to ketchup on Chicago’s hot dogs, however, there’s still plenty of doubt.) While ketchup can be made with different vegetables or even fruits, the version we’re all familiar with is slightly tomato-y, a little bit sweet, and a little bit vinegary....

Eric Ripert Fights Hunger And Poverty With The City Harvest Gala - Exclusive Interview Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/April 19, 2022 12:02 pm EST You probably know Chef Eric Ripert from his appearances on Food Network, his prestigious New York City restaurant Le Bernardin, or even his long-standing friendship with Anthony Bourdain. However, you might not have known that the award winning modernist French chef is also deeply passionate about giving back to the community, and in big ways....