Food
Hot dog eating champion Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery, gets probation
Joey Chestnut, the 17-time winner of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and been sentenced to probation following a bar altercation in Indiana earlier this year.
New Jell-O products swap fruit juice for artificial colors
Jell-O - long known for its bright rainbow of artificially colored gelatins - is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.
Panda Express calls police on customer wearing MAGA hat, vlogger says
A conservative vlogger claims Panda Express staff called police on him after he wore a MAGA hat and gave a thumbs-up to a cook at the restaurant.
Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons recalled over salmonella risk in 17 states
Shoppers in 17 states who purchased Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons should check their pantries after Sugar Foods LLC issued a voluntary recall over potential salmonella contamination.
D.C.-area developer builds free app mapping 700+ happy hours across the DMV
A Washington-area resident who says they have lived in the District for more than a decade has turned longstanding frustration with the city's scattered happy hour scene into a free app that maps more than 700 drink and food deals across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Red Lobster’s longest-running location to shut doors Sunday after 56 years
Red Lobster's oldest continuously operating restaurant -- a Tallahassee, Florida, location that survived the seafood chain's 2024 bankruptcy -- will permanently close Sunday, ending a 56-year run.
Greens, grains and fried egg works for any meal
Eggs are better with carbs, and they're particularly good with grains like rice, farro and quinoa, which can soak up a runny yolk. The herby-green grains here, from my cookbook, "Cook90," are good for more than just breakfast, though - you could pair them with sauteed fish, skin-on chicken breasts and almost any roasted vegetable.
Slow-cooked, sticky-glazed pork ribs go with cucumber slaw in Sam Way’s recipe
Slow-cooked pork ribs, grilled with a sticky glaze... you just can't beat it! This recipe is from the "Quick Prep, Slow Cook" chapter of my cookbook, "Sam's Eats." It's a very versatile chapter.
The avocado price gap: What restaurants aren’t telling you
That avocado on your sandwich costs you about $2 extra. New industry data finds U.S. restaurant dishes featuring avocado carry a median price of $14.98, roughly $2 higher than comparable dishes without it.
Chicken and Waffles add a sweet-salty twist to Mother’s Day
If you are a brunch person, then you may have noticed a new dish in town, sitting comfortably in recent years alongside longtime favorites like Eggs Benedict and French Toast. It's Chicken and Waffles, current darling of the brunch crowd.
Utz recalls Zapp’s, Dirty brand potato chips over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling several varieties of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips sold nationwide over concerns that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Restaurants roll out Cinco de Mayo deals for Tuesday holiday
Chains from coast to coast are marking Cinco de Mayo, which falls on a Tuesday this year, doubling as Taco Tuesday, with a wave of discounts, freebies, and limited-time promotions on food and drinks.
The quiche that made Michael Anthony love leeks in Paris cooking school
I didn't understand leeks when I was growing up; in fact, I never ate them. It took living in France for me to fall for them.
Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the U.S.
Hundreds of years ago, Yemen helped introduce the world to coffee. Lately, the mountainous, war-ravaged country that borders Saudi Arabia and Oman is exporting something else: its coffee culture.
Half-smokes, go-go music and a ribbon cutting: Iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl throws a grand reopening
The original U Street NW location of Ben's Chili Bowl, known for its half-smoke hot dogs and chili, reopened Friday following months of repair work.
Austin’s oldest candy company, Lammes Candies, closes after 141 years
Austin's oldest continuously operating family business is shutting its doors after 141 years of selling pralines, chocolates and holiday treats to generations of Central Texas families.
The Kentucky Derby will serve 125,000 mint juleps this weekend — here’s how to make one at home
Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.
Go out or stay in? Mother’s Day brunch at home beats restaurant reservations
More than 3 out of 4 Americans plan to dine out this Mother's Day, making it the busiest day of the year for restaurants. Behind that staggering number is a holiday tradition that has become more stressful, more expensive and less meaningful than the occasion deserves.
A tangy dressing flavors this recipe for Mex-Italian chicken thighs with roasted tomatillos
My kids love this dish from my cookbook "Familia" because of the crispy chicken skin. You are essentially creating a confit where the chicken cooks in its own fat.
Kitchen hack: How you store produce can make it last longer
A few small changes to how you store fruits and vegetables can have big benefits for the planet - and your wallet.
