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Employees Quit Over This Bar’s ‘Catch The Virus’ Deal Anton Bannov/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Feb. 1, 2022 2:50 pm EST When COVID-19 vaccination opportunities started rolling out nationwide in the U.S., many restaurants opted to make it mandatory for employees to be fully vaccinated and, in some cases, the rule applied to patrons too, who have been asked at many spots around the country to show proof of vaccination to dine-in. Others chose to take it a step further, offering attractive incentives and deals to customers that held a vaccine card....

Exclusive Food Tour Of Universal’s Mardi Gras-Themed Food Festival Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 12:22 pm EST The beads are flowing, the aromatic smells of Cajun cuisine are in the air, and the foot-tapping rhythms of blues and jazz tunes are blasting … it’s Mardi Gras, baby! Of the many bucket lists trips that are out there, we would almost guarantee that a visit to the iconic Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans is high up on the list....

Fans Of Wendy’s Made To Crave Menu Might Want To Brace Themselves digitalreflections/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 29, 2021 5:21 pm EST Love Wendy’s? We’ve gone ahead and ranked the most popular items on their menu, from worst to best. While there are some staples on Wendy’s menu that we don’t expect to see leave anytime soon, there might be bad news for customers who love pub items on the Made to Crave menu....

Finalist Shota Nakajima Shares How His Life Has Changed Since Top Chef - Exclusive Austin Quach By Molly Allen/Sept. 15, 2021 9:03 am EST Winning a cooking competition on national television certainly comes with plenty of praise, and that also means plenty of press. But even if you don’t quite go home with the winning title, you’re still front and center. Chef Shota Nakajima shared both his incredible cooking skills and charming personality on Season 18 of “Top Chef....

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Throw Out Leftover Pickle Juice Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 pm EST If you’re anything like celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli, you have a lot of pickles in your fridge. (Seriously. She has jars and jars of pickles in her home kitchen, and that’s exactly what should be in a fridge.) Most of us probably eat the pickles and dump the juice. Maybe, if we’re feeling extra resourceful, we might refill the jar a time or two with some sliced carrots, beets, or a few pieces of garlic left over from cooking....

How This Wine Brand Is Using Oysters To Aid Sustainability Facebook By Emily Cappiello/Jan. 8, 2022 12:15 pm EST As sustainability continues to be top-of-mind in modern times, brands around the world are finding ways to make a difference. In particular, Villa Maria Wines is using the classic pairing of Sauvignon Blanc and oysters to make a difference by partnering with the Billion Oyster Project to turn a spotlight on regenerating the waterways of New York City....

Is Costco Open On New Year’s Day 2022? Juan Llauro/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Dec. 16, 2021 9:38 am EST It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’ve gone to a big party to dance, drink, eat and watch the ball drop at the strike of midnight. 2021 is behind us and you’re ready to turn the calendar over to a shiny new year full of opportunities and possibilities. The next morning, you wake up — or maybe it’s noon, so not quite “morning” — and as you debate the best way to launch this fresh new year, you may consider running some errands, such as stocking up the pantry with good wholesome food and lots of it at your nearest membership-only warehouse, known for everything in big quantities....

McDonald’s Salad: What To Know Before Ordering Twitter By James Lewis/Sept. 16, 2021 7:19 pm EST Even mighty corporations such as McDonald’s have to constantly examine how customers respond to their menu items and tweak their offerings to make sure everyone gets the meals they crave. It is therefore no great surprise that McDonald’s products have changed significantly from their introduction in the 1940s, and have been altered many times since then....

Muffuletta Olive Salad Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 9:06 am EST As Italians know, and according to recipe developer Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare, “Muffuletta is the name of a type of bread in Italy. There, they make a sandwich on muffuletta bread with meat, cheese, and olive salad.” She notes that muffuletta is also a type of sandwich (which is native to New Orleans, Louisiana, according to Olivia’s Cuisine)....

Now Is Your Chance To Get A Free Reusable Red Cup From Starbucks Starbucks By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 17, 2021 8:13 pm EST Starbucks has been getting us ready for the fall and winter holidays ever since August, when it released its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew (via People). Then, on November 4, things at Starbucks started to get all red-and-green festive with its lineup of holiday drinks, per the coffee chain’s Stories page, and four new holiday to-go cups (via Delish)....

PETA Is Unimpressed With Salt Bae’s Restaurants For Obvious Reasons Daniele Venturelli/Getty By Felix Behr/Dec. 4, 2021 8:40 am EST People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has added their name to the growing list of detractors of Salt Bae, the viral salt sprinkler that has managed to establish restaurants across the globe. As opposed to his employees who have sued him for allegedly exploitative practices, PETA’s complaint should not come across as a revelation....

Reddit Can’t Believe This Starbucks Sandwich Missing Its Key Ingredient monticello/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Dec. 9, 2021 12:53 am EST Some eateries try to cram as many toppings into a sandwich as possible — to the point where it’s a feat of physics to even take a bite of the towering culinary creation. It makes you appreciate simplicity, such as that found in a perfectly executed grilled cheese sandwich or a nostalgic PB&J made just the way you like it....

Reddit Suspects This Deleted Pic Could Be A MasterChef Spoiler Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Oct. 21, 2021 3:43 pm EST A ton of rumors have swirled about since “MasterChef” hit the airwaves. According to The Mirror, drama and bad blood grew between Gordon Ramsay and “MasterChef: The Professionals” star Marcus Wareing that allegedly almost caused fistfights between the two chefs. Meanwhile, users on the Subreddit r/MasterChef have speculated about the possibility of junior MasterChefs joining the fray in the upcoming seasons of the show....

Spicy Egg Salad Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 10:35 am EST Egg salad, or egg salad sandwiches, are often served up at bridal showers, baby showers, Easter gatherings, and afternoon tea parties. (You know — events with cute little sandwiches and adorable bite-size snacks.) The flavor profiles of these events, and thus the egg salad present at them, is light, delicate, and totally fresh, which we love!...

The Big Problem Some Costco Fans Have With Its Recycling Initiative Mihai_Andritoiu/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Oct. 15, 2021 9:48 am EST Discount warehouse club Costco may be known for its incredibly low prices and bulk items, but it also has a really popular food court that many shoppers make a point of stopping at after every Costco run, to take advantage of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combos and a variety of other snacks, including pizza....

The Biggest Mistake People Make When They Go On Diets, According To The Today Show’s Joy Bauer - Exclusive Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Feb. 7, 2022 4:17 pm EST Joy Bauer may be one of the few people who’s truly had a front-row seat to every major diet craze that’s overtaken our nation in the past decade or so. As the health and wellness correspondent on “The Today Show” for more than 16 years, Bauer has reported on pretty much every weight-loss trend, from low-fat to low-carb....

The Mysterious Case Of Hawaii’s Beer-Scented Stream rookie8505/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Dec. 15, 2021 12:31 pm EST Beer mavens may want to reroute their upcoming vacation itinerary to inhale their favorite aroma in the dreamy valleys of Hawaii. The Aloha State is notorious for endless coastlines, Spam-forward dishes, and embracing island time, but the valleys of Waipio in Honolulu are getting a new reputation. An eco-activist, Carroll Cox, was relaxing by a stream in Waipio when his nose sniffed out a distinctive odor, reveals Hawaii News Now....

The Real Reason You Should Never Buy Water In Rome Volodymyr Nik/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Sept. 8, 2021 3:33 pm EST Anyone else remember when bottled water became a thing? As hard as it is to believe nowadays — in an era when the beverage is the most-consumed drink in the United States (via Beverage Marketing Corporation) — bottled water was a niche product for many, many years. In the 1970s, according to Serious Eats, Americans drank only about one and a half gallons of bottled water per person per year....

The Truth About Eddie Anderson From Worst Cooks In America Season 24 Facebook By Molly Clark/Jan. 17, 2022 2:51 pm EST Food Network’s hit competition series, “Worst Cooks in America,” is back for Season 24 — and the cooks are just as terrible as ever. This season, the 12 contestants are coached by mentors Anne Burrell and Cliff Crooks, competing for a grand prize of $25,000 and (hopefully) improving their cooking skills to take back to their home kitchens....

The Truth About Richard Akers-Barrows From Holiday Baking Championship Season 8 Instagram By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:56 am EST When you read about Richard Akers-Barrows, a competitor on “Holiday Baking Championship” Season 8, you learn two things: First, he has worked as a pastry chef at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Boston. Second, he likes to bake for his husband, daughter, and grandson, according to the Food Network. While the quick bio on the network’s “meet the competitors” article is accurate, it leaves most of Akers-Barrows’ path to pastry success to the imagination....