America’s biggest quick-service brands are still everywhere, but several are quietly shrinking, losing traffic, or closing stores. From Subway to Wendy’s, the warning signs are getting harder to ignore. Continue Reading
Some kitchen projects deliver better flavor, lower cost, and tighter control over ingredients. Others are best left to the factory, where safety, consistency, and convenience matter more than DIY pride. Continue Reading
The smartest grocery list does not start with a recipe search. It starts in your own kitchen, where checking the pantry, fridge, freezer, and what is already close to expiring can cut waste, lower costs, and make meal planning far more practical. Continue Reading
A new interview with Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman says human appetite evolved to seek calorie-dense foods, a pattern that can work against modern dieting. The research-backed explanation helps clarify why cutting back on rich foods is often harder than standard diet advice suggests. Continue Reading
Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, a long-running Mid-City restaurant in Los Angeles, is set to close its Pico Boulevard location after 34 years in business. Owner Barbara Burrell said rising costs, weaker foot traffic, and competition from ghost kitchens drove the decision. Continue Reading
Chicken Salad Chick ranked No. 1 in YouGov’s first U.S. emerging dining brands study, outpacing Cook Out, Just Salad, and other fast-growing chains. The ranking adds fresh momentum to a brand that has expanded well beyond its Southern base in 2026. Continue Reading
These old-school meals turned stale bread, dried beans, potatoes, and pantry scraps into deeply satisfying comfort food. They endure because thrift, flavor, and technique still matter. Continue Reading
Researchers at Imperial College London reported on August 6 that they produced myoglobin, a key meat protein, in lettuce and tobacco chloroplasts. The work points to a new way to make ingredients for meat alternatives using crop plants instead of conventional bioreactors. Continue Reading
Hackney’s said it will permanently close its Lake Avenue restaurant in Glenview in early September after 71 years. The family-owned business said it is consolidating operations at its Harms Road location as dining habits change. Continue Reading
Chick-fil-A is no longer the highest-rated quick-service restaurant in the American Customer Satisfaction Index after an 11-year run. Jersey Mike’s took the top spot in the 2026 rankings, while Chick-fil-A’s score held steady. Continue Reading