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Harry Styles at MSG: A NYC Foodie Guide for the Residency
entertainment21 hours ago

Harry Styles at MSG: A NYC Foodie Guide for the Residency

Harry Styles is kicking off a 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, with an extensive NYC dining guide for before, during, and after the shows. The piece outlines MSG’s Styles-themed eats and drinks (including Cafe 30 and other stands with special menus and cocktails), pop-up merch shops, and a slew of nearby neighborhood spots—from R Slice and Papa San to East Village favorites—for fans and guests to enjoy around the arena during the residency.

SF Duo Lands on Bon Appétit’s 2026 Best New Restaurants List
food-and-drink3 days ago

SF Duo Lands on Bon Appétit’s 2026 Best New Restaurants List

Bon Appétit names two San Francisco spots—Jules and Maria Isabel—in its 2026 Best New Restaurants list, signaling SF’s national dining comeback; Jules earns praise for daring, free‑wheeling pizza (notably the Fun Guy with black garlic‑tamarind), while Maria Isabel is lauded for its coastal Mexican cuisine and inventive cocktail program; the feature highlights chefs with clear perspectives taking risks, and the SF scene continues to attract national attention even as it faces staffing and cost pressures.

Tiny, High-ABV Pre-Game Craze: Gen Z’s $3 BuzzBallz Go Viral
food-and-drink12 days ago

Tiny, High-ABV Pre-Game Craze: Gen Z’s $3 BuzzBallz Go Viral

Facing higher nightlife costs, Gen Z is turning to tiny BuzzBallz canned cocktails (15–20% ABV) that cost about $3–$4 to pregame, delivering a strong buzz in a small package and fueling a viral social-media trend. RTDs like BuzzBallz and Cutwater are riding this wave, while brands tout authenticity and responsible enjoyment even as some fans chase high-intensity predrinking experiences. The movement reflects broader growth in high-ABV, convenient predrinks that appeal to budget-conscious partygoers.

Chick-fil-A marks 80th anniversary with all-day chicken & waffles and s'mores desserts
food-and-drink14 days ago

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
food-and-drink19 days ago

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
food-and-drink21 days ago

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.

food-and-drink24 days ago

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
food-and-drink1 month ago

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
food-and-drink1 month ago

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
food-and-drink1 month ago

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
food-and-drink1 month ago

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.