Starlight Distillery’s Mizunara Reserve Finished Bourbon took Best Overall Bourbon at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The award put a southern Indiana producer and the Huber family team behind it in the national spotlight. Continue Reading
Amusement park food is part of the fun, but some menu staples are more likely to disappoint, spoil quickly, or leave you feeling miserable before the day is over. These nine common picks are worth reconsidering before you order. Continue Reading
A new University of Toronto study found that adults who ate three daily servings of full-fat dairy for 12 weeks did not see worse weight or cholesterol outcomes. The findings add fresh evidence to a broader shift away from judging dairy only by its saturated fat content. Continue Reading
A diner’s decision to leave no tip, followed by a waitress’s response, has renewed debate over tipping, service expectations, and restaurant pay practices. The incident spread through online reposts rather than any confirmed court filing or company statement. Continue Reading
New federal tariff moves and stubborn food inflation are keeping pressure on several grocery basics, even as some headline food prices cool. For older shoppers on fixed incomes, beef, coffee, orange juice, cooking oils and packaged seafood are among the staples most exposed. Continue Reading
Cottage cheese is moving beyond the breakfast bowl as home cooks and food outlets embrace it as a blended base for sauces, dips, and pasta dishes. That shift is being driven by its protein content, mild flavor, and wider use in recipes published over the past year. Continue Reading
A new randomized clinical trial found people following a Mediterranean-style weight loss program lost weight without counting calories, though the approach did not outperform a standard weight loss program over two years. The study adds fresh evidence on how diet quality, not just calorie tracking, may help adults manage weight. Continue Reading
New National Restaurant Association data shows beverages are shifting from add-ons to a core traffic driver for restaurants. The report points to stronger demand for customizable drinks, beverage-only visits, and off-premises improvements as operators look for growth. Continue Reading
U.S. restaurant spending increased in July, led by younger and lower-income diners, but Bank of America card data shows national chains lagged behind independents and regional operators. Pizza chains were the clearest weak spot as consumers shifted spending elsewhere. Continue Reading
Champagne’s 2026 grape harvest opened earlier than any officially recorded season in the region, with picking starting in some areas in mid-August and even earlier under special permission. Industry officials and growers say repeated heat waves, drought, and spring frost pushed grapes to ripen unusually fast. Continue Reading