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Bayley's Seafood Closes After 30-Year Run in Scarborough
Bayley’s Seafood Restaurant in Scarborough has closed after 30 years in operation, with its last day of service on Aug. 20; the eatery, which opened in 1995, was a longtime staple for fried seafood enjoyed by locals and summer visitors.
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Chick-fil-A marks 80th anniversary with all-day chicken & waffles and s'mores desserts
Chick-fil-A is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a limited-time fall lineup, including all-day Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches starting Aug. 24 (with a smaller chicken filet for breakfast 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and a larger version for lunch/dinner 10:30 a.m.–close), available in original, spicy or grilled. The menu also brings back S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee for all-day enjoyment, as part of a Newstalgia celebration that plugs nostalgic fall flavors into a limited-time lineup.
Berry Chantilly Cake Turns Grocery Chain Favorite Into Cult Classic
Whole Foods' Berry Chantilly Cake — a vanilla cake layered with Chantilly cream and berries — is the retailer's top-selling cake and a nationwide cult favorite praised on Reddit and social media for years, with origins in a New Orleans bakery and a 2024 controversy over recipe tweaks that led to a reintroduction of the classic single-slice option; this August, 1% of Berry Chantilly Cake sales supports the Next Generation Farmer Fund.
Welsh Michelin-starred Ynyshir bounces back with five-star hygiene rating
Ynyshir Restaurant near Machynlleth, Wales, recovered from a low hygiene score in 2025 (1/5) after the FSA ordered a halt to serving raw lobster. In February 2026 it earned a five-star food hygiene rating on reinspection, with the updated score published in March 2026. The restaurant has held two Michelin stars since 2022, and chef-owner Gareth Ward defended his specialized approach during the controversy.
Starbucks kicks off fall with PSL return, Chaider, and banana-bread drinks
Starbucks launches its fall lineup on Aug. 25, reintroducing Pumpkin Spice Latte alongside a broadened menu that adds new pumpkin-spice drinks (Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha) and brings back Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, while adding Banana Bread beverages and a new Chaider; the rollout also includes Pecan options, new savory bites (Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket) and pastries (Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin), plus PSL-themed merchandise and grocery products.
Loyalty perks unlock a free Cane’s finger on National Chicken Finger Day
Raising Cane’s is offering a free chicken finger with a Box Combo on National Chicken Finger Day (July 27) to Caniac Club members and Hot Fresh News subscribers; non-members can join in-store to receive the offer, which loads to accounts and can be redeemed in-restaurant or online when linked to a Caniac account, with signup by July 25. Hot Fresh News subscribers will also receive a QR code by email. The Box Combo includes four chicken fingers, Cane’s sauce, fries, Texas toast, cole slaw and a drink. In addition, Raising Cane’s will donate $1 from every Box Combo sold on July 27 (up to $1 million) to Kickstart Kids. National Chicken Finger Day was created by Raising Cane’s founder in 2010.
World Cup Final 2026 Sparks Big Food Deals Across Fast-Food Chains
As World Cup Final 2026 kicks off, major chains launch promos and freebies: Chipotle is giving away $1 million in free food via a code revealed during the match, McDonald’s debuts the FIFA World Cup 26 Meal with collectible cups and Happy Meal swag, and other outlets like Buffalo Wild Wings, Auntie Anne’s, Hard Rock Cafe, and Grubhub are rolling out matchday menus and discounts. NYC’s $26 dining specials spotlight hundreds of eateries, all aimed at boosting watch-party meals during the event.
Buffalo Trace Turns Its Distillery Into a Bourbon Camp for Adults
Buffalo Trace is turning its Frankfort, KY campus into Camp Buffalo Trace—an adult bourbon-themed immersive experience with interactive activities, bourbon education, and optional luxury on-site camping. Highlights include a Whiskey Woodcraft Workshop, Bung Driving Relay, Blind Tasting & Buffalo Trace Trivia, and a Single Barrel Challenge, plus overnight camping in air‑conditioned canvas tents. The event takes place August 29 and September 5, with a July 14–21 sweepstakes to win day‑camp or day‑plus‑overnight passes; full rules at buffalotracedistillery.com/camp.
Olive Garden Relaunches Never-Ending Pasta Pass for 13-Week Pasta Fest
Olive Garden is reviving its Never-Ending Pasta Pass after a six-year break, selling 10,000 passes for $100 that grant unlimited pasta, sauces, and toppings for 13 weeks (Aug. 31–Nov. 22) with in-restaurant dining only, no sharing, and gratuity not included. Passholders get early access to the Pasta Bowl on Aug. 24, and two new toppings—Spicy Alfredo sauce and Crispy Shrimp Fritta—are being added this year; passes go on sale July 16 at 2 p.m. ET at PastaPass.com.
KFC’s Secret to Crisp, Juicy Fried Chicken Revealed
KFC’s signature fried chicken is tied to a secret 11-herbs-and-spices blend and a pressure-frying method that yields a crisp crust and juicy meat; the chain hand-breads each piece and uses a planned ‘racking’ layout for even cooking, with lore that the handwritten recipe is locked in a vault, and popular theories like the 7-10-7 breading technique circulate online.
Budget-friendly gateway malts: top value single malts by Scottish region
The article tours Scotland’s five official whisky regions (plus the Islands) and names a value single malt for each: Speyside — Aberlour 12; Highlands — The GlenDronach 12 Year Old; Lowlands — Auchentoshan American Oak; Islay — Ardbeg 10; Campbeltown — Glen Scotia Double Cask; Islands — Highland Park 12 Year Old, using these gateway malts to illustrate how regional flavors differ and help newcomers start exploring Scotch.