Food & Drink

Dry January is officially over, and as we approach the innevitable Super Bowl party, some might mark the end of the month-long challenge by kicking back with a favorite drink. Others, however, may not be in such a rush to break their streak. Whether focusing on their health goals, want to save money or just

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When you think of beer in terms of Valentine’s Day gifts, the words “luxury” or “high end” don’t usually come to mind. But maybe they should! From immersive beer trips to Europe with beer experts to hand blown glass barware, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time

I never thought of eggs as a luxury. They were always in the fridge or on the counter if they were from a nearby farm—cracked into cake batter, over easy on sleepy Sunday mornings, or the base for my mom’s egg salad. They were the quiet workhorses of the kitchen. But now, with eggs stolen

No, Eggland’s Best eggs weren’t recalled—but here’s why so many people believed they were. Was There a Recall on Eggland’s Best Eggs? Here’s What We Know If you’ve seen posts claiming Eggland’s Best eggs have been recalled, you’re not alone. Over the past week, rumors have spread across social media, with people warning others to

The London-based operator of Caffe Nero said that it managed to grow its sales to a record high of £310 million ($388 million) in the first half of its financial year despite having to contend with rising costs. The Nero Group’s founder and CEO Gerry Ford said, “We delivered record sales at both group and

The Plant and Animal Genomics scientific conference was held in San Diego from January 10th to 15th. This was the 32nd time this meeting had been held, and this year it was attended by nearly 2,400 people from 65 countries (see table below). Attendees at the 32nd Plant and Animal Genomics Conference (Data provided by

Food recalls often start as minor advisories—but some become public health emergencies overnight. That’s exactly what happened with Walmart’s Marketside Broccoli Florets. What began as a routine advisory quickly escalated to a Class 1 recall, the FDA’s most serious classification, reserved for food safety threats that can cause severe illness or death. And it isn’t

That bag of broccoli in your freezer could be a serious health risk. The FDA has escalated a recall of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart to Class 1, its most urgent category—reserved for food safety threats that can cause severe illness or death. The concern? Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can thrive in

Every year, Trader Joe’s shoppers eagerly await the Customer Choice Awards, when devoted fans of the grocery chain vote for their favorite products. The 2025 results are in, and for the fourth year in a row, one snack has dominated them all: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips. The snack aisle has always

New Orleans is known for the po’ boy. So, for Super Bowl LIX, the Superdome turns into po’ boy central, complete with a stepped-up array of in-stadium menu items meant to give the global clientele of a Super Bowl a true taste of the city. That taste may include one of a few po’ boy

From tequila-infused fast food to pop culture-driven menu drops, food collaborations in 2025 are more than just marketing stunts—they’re shaping the way we eat, drink, and experience food. Whether it’s tapping into nostalgia, fueling FOMO, or redefining indulgence, these partnerships reveal a lot about what matters in food culture today. The Don Julio x Popeyes

There isn’t a bad time to come to Mexico City, but Mexico City Art Week should be on every art lover’s bucket list. From Februarty 5 to 9, 2025, dozens of galleries and museums across the city will host shows and events featuring artists from around the world for a serious feast for the senses.

Well, January’s been a long year, hasn’t it? Some might suggest decades long—and by some, I mean those of us who managed to get through Dry January without regret. Either way, it’s time to start the month as we continue to go on; eating well, drinking well, and being well. Which every single restaurant I’ve

If you are gearing up for the Super Bowl, you are obviously looking at your food list. What will you be eating? If you are like many Americans, wings are on the menu. And of course, beers are on the menu as well. But what beer styles work best with wings, especially with all the

The current consumer outcries regarding the price of eggs, on average Garde A large for $4.15 a dozen is warranted. Last year, this time the same eggs cost $2.52 a dozen, that is a 36.8% increase. To understand the economics of eggs, you must acknowledge that the chicken comes first. Headlines are solely focused on

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What a week to be reporting from Washington, D.C.—between the inspector general of the Agriculture Department getting fired, the confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and tariffs about to hit, it’s been quite a rollercoaster. And the news keeps coming. Another thread that I’ve been

PathSpot, a health tech company cofounded by Christine Schindler, is modernizing food safety with its innovative hand hygiene and food safety management platform. Born from Schindler’s public health experience and desire to address the alarming rise in foodborne illnesses, PathSpot’s technology helps restaurants and food suppliers prevent outbreaks, improve hygiene standards, and protect public health.

We all need a reason to get up in the morning. Ikigai is the term the Japanese created centuries ago to describe the idea of a meaningful life. What is Ikigai? In Japanese, “iki” means to live; “gai” means the value that you expect to realize. Combining the two, ikigai refers to a purpose to

Consumers no longer simply make purchases. They look for experiences that align with their lifestyles, values, and aspirations. This trend shows up in both hospitality and retail sectors—and according to a report from STR Global, “lifestyle hotels” are projected to account for 23% of the global hotel development pipeline by 2025. Why? Because they’re more

Private-label grocery brands are bigger than ever, and Wegmans is at the forefront of that growth. With private-label sales hitting a record $271 billion in 2024, more than half of U.S. shoppers now buy store-brand products more often than national brands, according to recent industry data. So when Wegmans issued a public health alert for