Colombian aguardiente is drawing fresh interest from U.S. bars and buyers, with Provi reporting 21% growth from 2024 to 2025 and further gains in 2026. For home cooks and drink lovers, that means a once niche anise spirit is showing up in more American glasses and cocktail programs. Continue Reading
Red Bull Italian soda has been a long-running drink style in Pacific Northwest coffee stands, and now similar customizable energy drinks are showing up more broadly. For shoppers and home drink makers, the trend helps explain why fruit-forward, fizzy afternoon drinks keep gaining menu space. Continue Reading
7UP’s Shirley Temple soda rolled out as a limited-time holiday release with cherry, pomegranate, and citrus flavors. The seasonal soda was sold in cans and 2-liter bottles, with a Zero Sugar version in select packaging. Continue Reading
Target has launched the first cookbook from its Good & Gather food brand, with 100 recipes developed by the retailer’s test kitchen team. The book is designed around ingredients shoppers can find at Target, giving home cooks a practical new way to use grocery staples from the aisle. Continue Reading
Hans “The Ramen Rater” Lienesch has published his 2026 ranking of the top instant noodle cups he has reviewed, with picks from Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, China, the United States, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. For shoppers, the list offers a useful shortcut through a crowded aisle, especially if cup convenience matters as much as broth and noodle quality. Continue Reading
Premium Halloween sweets have become a serious gifting category, with prices now stretching from luxury chocolate boxes to elaborate dessert centerpieces. Here are five of the priciest Halloween treats currently listed for sale in the U.S., based on the latest retailer pricing. Continue Reading
Nostalgia is shaping holiday menus again, but the story is bigger than any one generation. From molded gelatin to fondue and bûche de Noël, these retro favorites are returning with fresher flavors, better presentation, and a more modern sense of fun. Continue Reading
Google Maps has launched its first Fan-Favorite Dining Lists, a new set of city guides built from reviews, ratings, and direction requests. The lists spotlight popular restaurants and trending foods in 10 cities, including five in the U.S. Continue Reading
A report says Starbucks worked with advisers on an early-stage proposal to acquire Chipotle, though the deal may never happen. For diners, nothing has changed at either chain, but the possibility has already jolted restaurant watchers and investors. Continue Reading
A well-planned backyard can do more than supplement dinner. With the right mix of fast-growing greens, prolific summer vegetables, herbs, and berries, it can meaningfully cut grocery-store produce purchases. Continue Reading