FOOD NEWS

A $400,000 shipment of lobster meat bound for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota was stolen in Massachusetts. Investigators say thieves impersonated a legitimate trucking company to pull off the heist. The FBI is investigating, following similar recent seafood thefts to see if they’re connected. When you picture a major […]

IHOP’s all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes promo runs January 5 to March 30. The deal includes select breakfast combos and is dine-in only. NFL player Malik Nabers stars in the new campaign, poking fun at fantasy football fails. I’ve never met a pancake I didn’t like, and IHOP just gave me three […]

@CostcoHotFinds spotted a new brownie walnut pie in the Costco bakery for $21.99. The dessert is described as nearly four pounds with brownie, ganache, walnuts, and a butter graham crust. Fans in the comments are already hyped, with multiple people saying they need it ASAP. Costco really said “Happy New […]

Whole Foods Market revealed its eight biggest food trend predictions for 2026. Highlights include a “tallow takeover,” freezer fine dining, and fiber-fueled products. The report leans into wellness and design-driven grocery packaging. Whole Foods has released its 2026 trend report, and this year’s list is full of surprises. Every January, […]

McDonald’s is testing two grilled chicken sandwiches in a small number of Chicago-area locations, per @snackolator. During his taste-test, he scored the Deluxe a 6.5/10 and the BBQ Bacon a 9.5/10. There’s no confirmed national release date just yet. McDonald’s might be gearing up to bring grilled chicken back into […]

Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed all stores as of December 31, according to founder Candace Nelson. Nelson said she sold the company in 2012 and called the abrupt shutdown “surreal.” Sprinkles reportedly had more than 20 locations plus roughly two dozen cupcake ATMs. Sprinkles was the cupcake place you went to […]

Shake Shack launched its Good Fit Menu, available in Shacks and online. The lineup includes high-protein (up to 52g), gluten-free, vegetarian, and GLP-1–friendly options. Menu picks include lettuce-wrapped burgers and chicken, a gluten-free Double ShackBurger, and a veggie lettuce wrap. If you’re like me and have found yourself lost in […]

Sizzler once had over 700 restaurants, but now has just 74 remaining in the U.S. The chain is undergoing major remodels, with revamped stores seeing up to a 47% increase in sales. Leadership says the brand’s comeback will focus on what made Sizzler popular. If your idea of a big […]

Trader Joe’s is launching two prebiotic sodas in Cherry Cola and Strawberry Vanilla flavors. The drinks contain apple cider vinegar, agave inulin, and real fruit for gut-friendly fizz. Fans are flooding social media with excitement as the drinks roll out nationwide soon. Trader Joe’s just added another item to your […]

Starbucks plans to close roughly 400 stores across U.S. metro areas in 2026. Closures target underperforming urban locations amid remote work and rising competition. Around 10 percent of stores will be remodeled with a refreshed design. Starbucks has been everywhere for decades—sometimes literally across the street from itself. But next […]