Shay Mitchell’s tequila seltzer brand, Onda, launches its paradise collection with four new flavors, mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and strawberry. Onda was co-founded in 2020 by Mitchell and her co-founder Kelli Adams. The pair had this vision for a 90’s surf style tequila seltzer brand after struggling to find quality ingredient canned beverages specifically in the
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McDonald’s is the second-biggest fast-food chain in the world, offering menu items that differ depending on where you are. Whether it’s the McSpicy Paneer in India or McFalafel in Sweden, McDonald’s menu items vary to fit a country’s culture. Let’s take a look at different McDonald’s menu items around the world. MORE FAST FOOD CONTENT:
We are all weary of travel restrictions, masking, distancing, and the sharp smell of hand sanitizer. But if you’re reading this, then you’re still alive! You’ve made it this far through a global pandemic, and there’s still a lot of joy to be had in travel — if you keep a few basic rules in
Just how important has loyalty become for quick-service restaurant brands? Q2 provided a clear answer: Very. Of course, loyalty programs are nothing new in the space. Millions of us had the Sub Club punch card from Subway, for example. But loyalty has since evolved into a digital differentiator–still providing an incentive for customers to come
Bang Cookies, a small New Jersey cookie business, began selling its giant organic cookies at New Jersey farmers markets, where it drew people in for its NSFW original name, Bang Me Cookies. Ever since selling out the first day, customers have lined up for a taste of its all-natural, organic cookies, made with ingredients from
A massive fire broke out on the morning of Monday, August 16th in France’s Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. It is possibly believed to have been caused by a cigarette tossed at a roadway rest area near Gonfaron (though this is still under investigation) and magnified by the intensity of the Mistral wind,
Already known for Burgundian-style Pinot Noir, producers are lightening things up with rosés made from the same grape. You probably know Oregon for its world-class Pinot Noir wines, which attract many a Burgundy drinker (and a few producers from there, too). But as of late, the state also has stepped onto the stage with a
Iberian ham, or Jamón Ibérico, is one of the most expensive meats in the world. A leg of it can cost as much as $4,500. It is made from the rear leg of the black Iberian pig, a rare breed that can be found in the southern and western regions of the Iberian Peninsula, which comprises
When Dominique Crenn first tasted Upside Chicken, she, “was transported to my grandmother’s dinner table. The chicken had such an intense and pure flavor, I just couldn’t believe it.” Crenn, who is the only female chef in the United States to have three Michelin stars, was so impressed because the chicken she was eating was
Starting this October, millions of American households on food stamps will see their benefits increase significantly. The USDA estimates that the average monthly benefit will increase more than $36 per person to aid the 42 million households struggling with food insecurity. This week, the Biden Administration announced it had recalculated the basis for food stamp
Eddie’s Sweet Shop has been a staple in the Queens borough of New York City since 1925. Though it has gone through several owners, it still remains true to its roots and serves some of the best sundaes the city has to offer. It’s known for its signature ice cream sundaes, which are piled high
Anheuser-Busch has announced a $64 million investment into Los Angeles brewing operations in an effort to drive economic recovery, expand sustainability initiatives, and bolster the brewing giant’s hard seltzer capabilities. The announcement was unveiled by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis at the brewery today (Wednesday, August 18). Highlights include new
Grab Holdings—the ride-hailing super app cofounded by tycoon Anthony Tan—expects the robust growth in its food delivery business to continue after net sales nearly doubled in the first quarter. Adjusted net sales for deliveries climbed 96% to $293 million the first quarter ended March compared to the previous year, offsetting the weakness in the group’s
Insider compiled a list of 40 Los Angeles restaurants you need to visit before you die. The list includes institutions, like Philippe the Original, and highlights up-and-comers, like Tacos 1986. Think of this as the quintessential guide to the LA restaurant scene for the adventurous eater. MORE ULTIMATE LIST: 40 Outrageous Food Mashups To Try
Growing up in the Netherlands, Rip Pruisken’s favorite treat was the stroopwafel, a near universal treat in the country. But while he was attending Brown University, he found that it was largely unknown in the US. Pruisken sat out to change that with the launch of Rip Van, which has grown into a better-for-you snack
Global warming has forced wine regions around the world to consider new grape varietals that can better withstand the forecasted rise in temperatures. One such wine grape, Marselan, appears to be gaining more traction in Bordeaux, China and Napa Valley. “We set up a test plot of Marselan in 2016,” reported Laurent Rousseau, owner of
Cabot Creamery in Vermont is a 100-year-old creamery that’s been awarded the world’s best cheese. The cooperative is made up of 800 family farms across New England who send their milk to the Cabot factory to be made into 130 million pounds of cheese a year. They’ve won awards for their cheddar cheese. —————————————————— #Cheddar
After a two year hiatus, the New York City Wine & Food Festival is set to return to the Big Apple from October 14th through October 17th, 2021. The four day extravaganza is billed as the largest of its kind in the five boroughs, encompassing walk-around tastings, celebrity chef-hosted dinners, culinary demonstrations and more. In
MacroAsia Corp.—controlled by billionaire Lucio Tan—has launched virtual kitchen services to cater to surging demand for food deliveries as the inflight caterer suffers widening losses amid prevailing travel restrictions to curb the pandemic. Pivoting to the virtual kitchen business would enable the company to tap underutilized capacity at its inflight kitchens, which are serving less
Do you ever order your main course based on the side that comes with it? I know that I do. And this time of year, if I see a corn, butterbean and tomato side dish, a.k.a. succotash, I almost always order it. Better yet, I make it myself at home. In restaurants and editorial test kitchens, succotash