FOOD LIFE

2 min read McDonald’s is launching a new nationwide beverage push in May with refreshers and crafted sodas. The Wall Street Journal reports the lineup will include a Dirty Dr Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher. Energy drinks are expected later this year as McDonald’s pushes harder into the trendy drinks […]

2 min read A new YouGov survey ranked Five Guys as America’s best fast-food burger chain, ahead of Burger King and In-N-Out. Five Guys has also made lists as both the country’s most expensive fast-food burger and one of its least healthy. The same report also ranked Taco Bell first […]

2 min read PBR and Grillo’s have teamed up to release a limited-edition Pickle Beer. The new 4.7 percent ABV beer starts rolling out nationwide on May 4 while supplies last. Online reactions range from “This is nuts” to labeling it “the sip of the summer.” PBR reminds me of […]

2 min read Auntie Anne’s is giving rewards members a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel on April 26 for National Pretzel Day. The chain is also selling a $50 Golden Pretzel Pass starting April 19. The pass includes one Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel every week for a year […]

2 min read Gatorade is launching a major brand overhaul focused on hydration beyond just sports. The changes include clearer packaging, new hydration products, and lower-sugar formulas with fewer artificial colors. New packaging and the updated visual identity are expected to hit store shelves in the coming weeks. I tend […]

2 min read CAVA is adding Glazed Salmon to the menu, marking its first seafood protein. The new salmon can be added to build-your-own bowls or ordered in two new seasonal bowl combinations. Fans online are already reacting with a lot of excitement, especially pescatarians who say they’ve been waiting […]

2 min read Chipotle is bringing back its Hockey Jersey BOGO on April 20 after 3 p.m. local time. Customers in the U.S. and Canada who wear a hockey jersey in-store can get a buy-one-get-one entree deal. The chain is also releasing a limited-edition Chipotle hockey jersey through the Chipotle […]

2 min read In an exclusive interview, Whitney Leavitt shares that she’s moved on from Swig and has a new favorite spot for dirty soda. She shares tips on how to create a tasty dirty beverage for those who have yet to hop on the trend. Leavitt also shares her […]

2 min read After a weekend of eating through Coachella, one dish stood out as the festival’s clear favorite: paella. Gerard’s Paella has become one of Coachella’s most popular food vendors, serving its signature chicken-and-shrimp bowl. At $22, the portion is generous enough to share, making it one of the […]

2 min read Dave’s Hot Chicken has brought back its viral Hot Mozz after a nationwide sell-out during its first launch. The mozzarella sticks come coated in the brand’s signature spice levels, ranging from Not Hot to Reaper. Fans are already reacting online and planning visits, with many saying they […]