Many Costco members pay for a household that could already qualify for a second card at no extra cost. Costco’s current membership rules say most Gold Star, Business, and Executive accounts include one free Household Card for someone age 16 or older who lives at the same address. Continue Reading
New research is adding detail to a familiar mystery: the same capsaicin-driven burn that signals pain can also reduce other pain and, for some eaters, register as pleasant. Recent studies suggest the effect depends on how the brain processes expectation, habit, and competing pain signals. Continue Reading
Manor Delicatessen in Woodhaven, Queens, served its last customers on August 21, ending a run of more than 100 years. The closure removes one of New York City’s longest-running neighborhood delis from Jamaica Avenue. Continue Reading
Regulars often get the best advice in a diner because servers know which dishes shine and which ones can disappoint. The quiet warnings usually come down to freshness, holding time, and whether a kitchen’s strengths match the menu. Continue Reading
Grocery bills are rising again, but higher prices are only part of the story. Food safety recalls, supply shocks, and fragile farm economics are creating a more complicated and riskier food landscape for American households. Continue Reading
WK Kellogg has permanently closed its Omaha cereal plant after more than six decades, ending operations at a longtime Nebraska food manufacturing site. State WARN records show 451 jobs were affected as production shifts to other facilities in the company’s network. Continue Reading
Panda Express has brought back Hot Orange Chicken for a limited-time run nationwide, reviving one of the chain’s most in-demand seasonal items. The return began July 11, 2026, just ahead of National Orange Chicken Day. Continue Reading
Pizza Hut has permanently closed its Concord and Dover restaurants, ending decades-long runs in two New Hampshire communities. The closures come during a broader period of change for the chain following Yum Brands’ 2026 sale of the business. Continue Reading
Andrew Zimmern has identified a chilled Sichuan dish called mouthwatering chicken as the one white-meat chicken preparation he traditionally eats. The technique relies on gently poached chicken breast, ice-water shocking, and a bold sauce built around Sichuan peppercorns. Continue Reading
The term “foodie call” has moved from dating slang into restaurant conversation as more diners and operators talk openly about first-date spending, split checks and mismatched expectations. Research shows the behavior is real, but the data also shows it is not the norm. Continue Reading