Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz said the folded egg used on some breakfast sandwiches is the one McDonald’s item he would avoid ordering, pointing instead to the round egg on McMuffin sandwiches as the fresher option. His comments, resurfaced in recent coverage, land as McDonald’s continues to emphasize value and menu flexibility in the U.S. Continue Reading
A new Consumer Reports analysis found inorganic arsenic in all 52 rice products it tested from U.S. store shelves. The findings add to long-running concerns about a staple food found in kitchens nationwide and renewed calls for federal limits beyond infant rice cereal. Continue Reading
Buc-ee’s continues to enforce a strict appearance policy that bars visible tattoos for store employees while they are on the clock. The rule is part of a broader dress and grooming standard the company lists in its careers guidance. Continue Reading
The 2026 World Beer Cup awarded 353 medals across 118 categories in Philadelphia, with breweries from the U.S. and abroad taking gold in some of the competition’s biggest classes. For drinkers, the results offer a snapshot of which beers and brewing styles stood out at one of the industry’s largest global tastings. Continue Reading
Stetson has launched its first bourbon, a 100-proof Kentucky straight whiskey priced at $70 and initially sold online and through select Texas retailers. The new release extends the iconic hat brand into spirits with a blend sourced from Bardstown Bourbon Company and Green River Distilling Co. Continue Reading
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